Senior Analyst, Trade Accounting

Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.  *Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.    Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels!

Senior Analyst, Trade Accounting at a Glance….

Our Trade Accounting team is looking for a Senior Analyst in the North America Controller’s Group to assist in the $20B Revenue and $7B Trade Promotions Group.  As a Senior Analyst, you will prepare weekly reporting for Business Unit Leadership and interface with Business Unit Finance and Sales Finance personnel to review and understand trade promotion events and strategies and oversee the North America portfolio of events including payment timing and accrual analysis.  You will also help ensure the appropriate execution of internal controls and policy/procedures governing operational and transactional accounting.  But above all, looking for someone to challenge the status quo to make the space more efficient and more accurate.

What’s on the menu?

• Assist with the accurate preparation of weekly reporting supporting Business Unit Leadership
• Preparation of monthly event analyses and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support all financial related audits including compliance, client, internal and external audits and SOX
• Assist with the development of new processes, systems and/or policies (from an accounting/controls perspective) as needed by the business to support growth, business change, and/or “continuous improvement” initiatives
• Involvement in various multi-disciplinary teams and/or projects to support the business, including operational planning, strategy and pricing

Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Finance or Accounting required, CPA preferred
• Minimum 2+ years of related experience required
• SEC and US GAAP knowledge
• Advanced abilities in Excel and PowerPoint
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to produce high quality work in ambiguous environments, analytically interpret financial information and improve business processes
• Highly conscientious and proactively seeks to add value
• Optimistic attitude and creative problem solver
• Technology savvy with demonstrated ability to learn systems and processes quickly

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com.