Senior Accountant, Goodwill & Intangibles

Job Description

What do we bring to the table?

• Benefits begin immediately upon hire (salaried)
• Fully customizable medical plans (HRA, HSA, FSA), up to 5 carrier choices by location
• Prescription (Rx) card
• Full suite of additional plans: vision, dental, life, disability, adoption/family planning reimbursement, childcare, parental leave
• LiveWell lifestyle/well-being discount and rewards program (for example, $50 subsidy for fitness tracker)
• 401(k) matching + extra 3% freebie company contribution
• Business Resource Groups (BRGs)
• Award-winning Ownerversity learning & development resource library
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health support
• Learn more about life #hereatKraftHeinz on our YouTube channel!

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant, Goodwill & Intangibles owns accounting and reporting related to Kraft Heinz’s global portfolio of iconic brands and goodwill, which total more than $75 billion. This role is key contributor to the annual impairment testing process and requires significant collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, strong analytical skills, keen attention to detail, and the ability to manage shifting priorities and deliver on tight deadlines. In this role, you will also assist with or lead ad hoc projects related to M&A activity, process improvements, and system implementation. Strong financial systems knowledge or experience with deals or valuations is a bonus. Your ability to understand the flow of financial information across systems and teams, collaborate effectively with internal business partners and external specialists, and drive projects to completion will be critical to your success in this role. This is an exciting role in an elite accounting team with high visibility, and it is an excellent opportunity to learn the business and build relationships to catapult your career with Kraft Heinz.

Primary Responsibilities

• Participate in performance of the annual goodwill and other intangible asset impairment testing
• Perform quarterly trigger and transition impairment tests, as applicable
• Liaise with the third-party valuation firm to coordinate deliverables and review inputs and assumptions
• Review and analyze historical results, long-term forecasts, and forecast support used in valuations
• Research technical accounting issues and develop positions to ensure compliance with accounting rules
• Execute monthly goodwill and intangible asset routines (journal entries, account reconciliations, etc.)
• Prepare quarterly accounting analyses and related memoranda
• Draft disclosures related to goodwill and intangible assets in quarterly and annual SEC filings
• Maintain strong internal controls and related documentation
• Support internal and external audit work
• Conduct special projects, as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required, CPA highly preferred
• 2+ years of relevant Accounting experience required
• Audit experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm with an emphasis in SEC engagements preferred
• Industry experience at a large, public multi-national company
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC rules and regulations surrounding Goodwill & Other Intangible Assets
• Detail-oriented with a high sense of urgency and exceptional organizational skills
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict management skills with the ability to operate with a team, customer service, and leadership mentality
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, and prioritize multiple projects, while operating in a fast-paced, complex global organization with shifting schedules and priorities

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 NATAI@kraftheinz.com .