Controller- Snacking North America

Reposted 3 Hours Ago
Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
170K-234K Annually
Expert/Leader
Food
The Role
Lead North America controllership team to ensure accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and audit readiness. Implement accounting standards, drive governance and continuous improvement, collaborate with global controllership and auditors, provide financial insights, and develop talent as a member of the region Finance Leadership Team.
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Job Description:

The Mars Snacking North America Controller influences accountability, performance and controls/governance through the North America Controllership team as well as through each of the S&F functional business partners (i.e. Demand Finance Director and Supply Finance Director). This associate must work closely with the MGS-F/ICTC functional leads to drive quality performance and continuous improvement and must maintain strong relationships with both the Mars Snacking Global Controllership team to ensure appropriate interpretation and application of accounting guidelines for a fast-paced business environment. This role is also responsible for the delivering clean external and internal audits.

What are we looking for?

  • BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or related is required.
  • Graduate level degree (Preferred)
  • CPA or other professional certification (Preferred)
  • 10+ years of accounting or financial audit experience (Required)
  • 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 will be your key responsibilities?

  • Lead a diverse team of Accounting & Reporting associates
  • Perform periodic business performance reviews to ascertain the quality of the financial statements
  • Implement new accounting standards or new Finance Manual guidelines cross-functionally and/or ensure appropriate accounting treatment within the region
  • Ensure appropriate tone and the top for governance and appropriate controls execution in the region
  • Certification and reporting of financials and controls execution for Senior Management at Mars, Inc. and Mars Snacking Global;
  • Collaborate with PwC and Internal Audit for efficient and effective audit results;
  • Provide valuable insights to improve processes and operate more efficiently/effectively;
  • Performance management between MGS-F/ICTC and the region including driving accountability and continuous improvement for both stakeholders
  • Member of the region’s Finance Leadership Team

What can you expect from Mars?

  • Work with over 130,000 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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The base pay range for this position at commencement of employment is between the range listed below, however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including but not limited to job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position will include variable pay, medical and dental benefits, participation in 401k plan, and paid time off benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an applicant receives an offer of employment.

The pay range shown is applicable to all US locations listed within the job posting:USD 169,840.00 - USD 233,530.00

Skills Required

  • BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, or related
  • Graduate level degree
  • CPA or other professional certification
  • 10+ years of accounting or financial audit experience
  • Consumer Product Goods industry experience
  • SAP experience or equivalent ERP system
  • Experience leading teams, talent development and succession planning
  • Expertise in technical accounting, financial process and internal controls
  • Experience with scale and complexity in CPG industry

Mars Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Mars and has not been reviewed or approved by Mars.

  • Healthcare Strength The benefits package is positioned as comprehensive, with broad medical coverage and additional protections like life insurance and short- and long-term disability. Mental health support is emphasized, including free mental health services and wellbeing programming under initiatives such as Mars Be Well.
  • Parental & Family Support Paid parental leave is highlighted as market-leading in the U.S., with an example of 18 weeks fully paid for both parents. Additional family-related leave types such as sick time for caregiving and bereavement leave are also described as part of the overall package.
  • Retirement Support Retirement offerings are described as strong, including 401(k) matching (with a 6% match cited) and pension plans in some cases. The broader package also references retirement savings options and contributions aligned to local market practice, supporting long-term financial security.

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The Company
HQ: Mc Lean, VA
41,866 Employees
Year Founded: 1911

What We Do

For more than a century, Mars, Incorporated has been driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. This idea is at the center of who we have always been as a global, family-owned business. Today, Mars is transforming, innovating and evolving in ways that affirm our commitment to making a positive impact on the world around us. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of confectionery, food, and petcare products and services, we employ 133,000 dedicated Associates who are all moving in the same direction: forward. With $40 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world’s best-loved brands including DOVE®, EXTRA®, M&M’s®, MILKY WAY®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, ORBIT®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, SKITTLES®, WHISKAS®, COCOAVIA®, and 5™; and take care of half of the world’s pets through our pet health services AniCura, Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, Pet Partners™, and VCA™. We know we can only be truly successful if our partners and the communities in which we operate prosper as well. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our Associates to take action every day to help create a world tomorrow in which the planet, its people and pets can thrive.

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