Assistant Controller

The Mars Wrigley North America Assistant Controller is a critical role within our North American Controllership team, responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements. This position supports timely financial close processes, implements new accounting standards, and collaborates with both internal and external audit teams to drive continuous improvement and operational efficiency. The role requires a deep understanding of accounting under U.S. GAAP, expertise in technical accounting, and experience in the Consumer Product Goods (CPG) industry. 

What are we looking for?

• Deep understanding of accounting under U.S. GAAP and Internal Controls
• Expertise in technical accounting with experience in the Consumer Product Goods (CPG) industry
• Proven track record of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements with prior experience in business performance reviews and financial close processes and working with shared service centers
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to deliver challenging feedback and drive change
• Experience in implementing new accounting standards and ensuring compliance with Finance Manual guidelines
• Leadership experience in guiding and mentoring accounting and reporting associates

What will be your key responsibilities?

• Technical Accounting: Provide expertise and guidance on technical accounting issues, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. You will oversee the review and determination of appropriate accounting treatment for new contractual agreements, leases, and business arrangements and perform initial review over technical accounting consultations
• Financial Close Processes: Ensure timely delivery and accuracy of period close financials and submissions, supporting period, quarter, and year-end activities
• Internal Controls and Process Improvement: Develop and maintain robust internal controls. You will also need to provide valuable insights to improve financial processes, driving efficiency and effectiveness
• Audit Collaboration: Work with external and internal audit teams to ensure an efficient and effective audit process

Education & Professional Qualification 

• University degree in Accounting or Finance (Required) 
• Graduate level degree (Preferred) 
• CPA or other professional certification (Required)
• Must have at least 8 years of experience in a corporate environment and/or public accounting firm. 

Knowledge/Experience

• Accounting under U.S. GAAP 
• Consumer Product Goods industry experience (Required) 
• SAP Experience or Equivalent ERP system (Preferred) 
• Experience leading teams – talent development and succession planning 
• Expertise in technical accounting, financial process and internal controls 
• Scale and complexity in CPG industry 

What can you expect from Mars?

• Work with over 140,000 diverse and talented Associates, all guided by the Five Principles.
• Join a purpose driven company, where we’re striving to build the world we want tomorrow, today.
• Best-in-class learning and development support from day one, including access to our in-house Mars University.
• An industry competitive salary and benefits package, including company bonus.

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Mars is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, it is available upon request. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.