Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller

Since its founding in 1937, Krispy Kreme’s focus has remained the same - making fresh doughnuts using our founder’s original recipe. The brand’s iconic Hot Light lets consumers know when doughnuts are being made in the shop so they can stop in and enjoy them hot, right off the line.

Krispy Kreme’s Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller, is a strategic leader with a passion for accounting, financial analysis, process improvement, internal controls, and people development. This role leads several high-performing teams that direct the Corporate and US accounting functions and provides financial support to all of the Company’s reporting segments, business units, brands, geographies, and legal entities.

A TASTE OF WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

Close Process

• Make an impact by supporting the vision and mission of the Company through analytical insights and efficient accounting/reporting processes
• Provide leadership in all areas of accounting that support our operations, including Domestic Company Shops, Global Supply Chain, Domestic/International Franchises, omnichannel revenue recognition, loyalty rewards, gift cards, domestic and international shipping, and inventory
• Strive for excellence in all areas of accounting that support our Corporate functions, including cash, treasury, prepaids, debt instruments, derivatives, accruals, legal contingencies, insurance accounting, global lease accounting, fixed asset accounting, project accounting
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting by executing the global processes involving consolidations, eliminations, and translations of multiple international and domestic subsidiaries and equity investments with precision
• Assist the CAO and other finance teams in the preparation and review of SEC filings, bank covenants, and Board/Audit Committee presentations

Process Improvements

• Seek to continuously learn and make things better by collaborating with industry peers and internal business partners (e.g. Segment/Division CFOs) to evaluate how others are addressing current topics and trends and implement best practices
• Actively participate in the adoption and implementation of new accounting standards and other technical accounting guidance

Compliance & Controls

• Strengthen the Company’s internal controls while driving efficiencies through automation and optimized processes
• Monitor and update the Company’s significant accounting policies and ensure global compliance

Audit Management

·        Coordinate with internal and external auditors to develop efficient audit plans and resolve audit findings

Team Leadership & Management

• Ensure the finance team is well-prepared for change and growth by actively developing new skillsets and capabilities
• Unite people to support common goals by leading various projects, including the cross-functional acquisition and integration workstreams for the finance function · Ensure consistent messaging across the organization by partnering with functional leaders on key changes and issues
• Ensure consistent messaging across the organization by partnering with functional leaders on key changes and issues

YOUR RECIPE FOR SUCCESS:

• Bachelors Degree. CPA with public accounting and publicly traded company experience
• 12+ years experience
• Excellent analytical skills and demonstrated ability to solve problems
• Hands-on experience and working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance in a public company environment
• Experience with large ERPs and financial reporting tools (Oracle/OneStream preferred)
• Deep knowledge of full picture of business cycle (e.g. procure-to-pay, order-to cash record-to-report), from transactional subledger accounting to the consolidated financial statements, disclosures, and MD&A
• An experienced leader of leaders that cares about others
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects with tight deadlines
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work performed by the employees assigned to this job and are not the official job description for the position. The official job description will be provided during the application/interview process.

BENEFITS: 

• Comprehensive benefits (medical, vision, and dental insurance) 
• Employee discount program 
• 401K plan 
• Generous PTO Plan 
• Company events 
• Education Reimbursement 
• Adoption Assistance 
• Life Insurance 
• FSA/HSA Plans