SCOPE
The high-profile position reports to the VP & Global Controller and will be responsible for preparation of monthly financial reporting and MD&A, accounting policy research, and certain general ledger accounting in the North America Region, and certain International holding companies.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare financial statements and supporting schedules according to the monthly close schedule, including balance sheet, income statement, cash flows, and shareholders’ equity statement.
- Drafting and supporting quarterly financial statements, MD&A, and annual report as well as covenant compliance certificate for filing with the lenders.
- Facilitate and complete monthly close procedures for certain holding company entities.
- Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations within Blackline.
- Consolidation and close of our international organization in our consolidation software, Adaptive, including reviewing Intercompany activity is in balance and eliminated.
- Document, research and draft accounting policies and procedures, and implement changes related to new accounting policies.
- Assist with analyzing financial statements on a monthly basis and report on variances to budget.
- Identify areas of improvement and automation efficiency, including documenting and perform testing of internal controls within the Company’s policies and procedures
- Assist with external audit preparation, including providing and reviewing schedules and support.
- Assist and support the FP&A team in preparation of the Budget and forecast.
- Supporting in special projects as they arise such as M&A due diligence, business combinations, automation projects, and other process improvements.
- Other projects as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP
- CPA designation preferred
- 8+ years accounting/finance experience.
- Previous Controller or Internal/External Audit experience utilizing an ERP system a plus.
- Public accounting and consumer products industry experience preferred.
- Highly detail oriented and organized in work
- Ability to meet assigned deadlines
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer service focus, MUST be fluent in English. Spanish speaking skills is a plus, but not required.
- Ability to act and operate independently and work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management, and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, problem solving, and results.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's or higher degree in Accounting or Finance
- Strong understanding of accounting under USGAAP
- CPA designation
- 8+ years accounting/finance experience
- Previous Controller or Internal/External Audit experience utilizing an ERP system
What We Do
Heartland Food Products Group is a global leader in the consumer packaged goods (CPG) industry, producing low-calorie sweeteners, coffee, coffee creamers and liquid water enhancers. Simply put, we make coffee, tea and water taste better. Our portfolio includes a variety of branded, licensed and private label products within multiple categories. We also provide strategic co-manufactured partnerships with many category leaders. On the branded side of the business, we manufacture and market SPLENDA®, the #1 brand in the low-calorie sweetener (LCS) category and the most recognizable in the world. And we’re leading the charge in the quickly emerging cold brew coffee category with JAVA HOUSE® Authentic Cold Brew Coffee, our 100% authentic cold brew handcrafted in small batches. In addition, we are the leading provider of private label sweeteners and liquid water enhancers in the U.S. Our products are distributed throughout North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. We employ over 1,200 people worldwide.
