Description & Requirements
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 Accountant, Manufacturing at a Glance....
The Senior Accountant, Manufacturing Financial Reporting and Analytics reports to the Manager, Manufacturing Financial Reporting and Analytics, and will support financial reporting and internal controls for manufacturing operations throughout the North America zone. This role calls for strong business partnership with finance, operations, and manufacturing contacts at a variety of levels, including corporate supply chain planning, manufacturing plant controllers, maintenance teams, and inventory controls. Key opportunities for enhancement include partnership with data engineers to develop Snowflake data tables and Tableau visualizations of key risk areas, influencing efforts with finance to simplify reporting and ways of working, and building actionable partnerships with the finance teams located in manufacturing facilities in the US and Canada.
What's on the menu?
The following are key projects that will be owned and executed:

• Develop new reporting mechanisms, using Tableau, Snowflake, Power Query, Alteryx, or other advanced analytics platforms, to identify and effectively communicate manufacturing risks/insights for the zone.
  • Function as the liaison between data engineers/data visualization resources and business partners to ensure reporting mechanisms are accurate, useful, and become a positive return on investment.
  • Cultivate an ever-evolving list of future analytics projects to allow for timely budget requests and addressing risk areas as soon as possible.
• Refine, execute, and communicate the impact to business partners on a wide array of journal entries, covering topics such as maintenance spend, supply chain losses, inventory reserves, and quality defects.
  • Provide accounting guidance to both accounting and non-accounting colleagues.
  • Define and implement process improvements for closing with accuracy and efficiency.
• Improve the clarity of documentation and insights gained from account reconciliations and Sarbanes-Oxley controls pertaining to maintenance materials and plant journal entry reviews.
• Oversight of plant financial controls to include at least the following:
  • Audit manufacturing accounting entries performed by individuals outside the North America Controllership department.
  • Participate in occasional plant visits to learn local processes and propose improvements for standardization and efficiency.
  • Facilitate periodic meetings with plant controllers and plant financial analysts to build partnerships and assist with open areas of concern.
  • Drive discussion and highlight areas of concern during plant balance sheet review meetings.
• Review accounting policies and propose revisions or additional content to clarify requirements and guidance based on US generally accepted accounting principles and the operations of North American manufacturing facilities.

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

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; CPA preferred
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SEC rules and regulations
• Minimum of four years of experience, with preference for public accounting, manufacturing accounting, or analytics reporting experience
• Ability to effectively lead, manage, and prioritize multiple projects, while effectively operating in a fast-paced, complex, global organization
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills
• Outstanding analytical, teamwork, business partnership, and leadership skills
• Experience with SAP preferred
• Experience with Tableau preferred
• Willingness to travel up to three times annually to various US and Canada manufacturing facilities

About Us
Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We're on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We're proud of where we've been - and even more thrilled about where we're headed - as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
Why Us
We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures - as we work together to lead the future of food.
Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we're growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
Office Collaboration & Hybrid Work Environment
We believe our office environment fuels our collaboration, connection & community as an organization and allows our employees to grow toward greatness. We also believe providing a more flexible and agile model is essential in today's workplace. A majority of our office-based employees will be able to work remotely for up to two days each week. Additionally, employees who are subject to this hybrid model will be eligible to work from anywhere for up to six weeks in a rolling 12-month period (in maximum two-week increments and according to benefits and tax guidelines). Some jobs may be required to be performed fully in office depending on the role's responsibilities and requirements.
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 [email protected].