Manager, External Reporting at Mondelez International in Chicago, IL

Manager, External Reporting Location: Global Headquarters – Chicago, USA Job Description Are You Ready to Make It Happen at Mondelēz International? Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours. The Manager, Accounting and External Reporting is responsible for managing the external reporting process, authoring financial statement and footnote disclosures, driving conclusions on technical accounting positions and the implementation of process improvements. The role will lead projects to create reporting efficiencies as well as assess the impacts of new accounting guidance. The role will manage compliance with our internal control framework and address accounting issues with the external auditor team. Manage all aspects of periodic, quarterly and annual SEC filings including detailed planning, cross-functional coordination, preparation of financial statements and footnotes, and review of the entire report. Partner with external auditors during quarterly review and annual audit processes. Work closely with regional business leaders, corporate communications, legal and investor relations related to our external filings, investor presentations and related public releases and statements Develop, maintain and ensure compliance with internal controls related to reporting processes and SEC filings Assist with certain technical accounting matters, including carrying out research and documentation for a variety of complex and non-standard transactions when needed Drive continuous improvement of external reporting processes through process standardization, automation efforts and technology adoption Support ad hoc financial reporting projects and special initiatives as needed Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, commerce, Business Administration or similar degree, CPA preferred Minimum of 5 or more years of experience in Accounting Big 4 Accounting Firm audit experience preferred Experience in a multinational company is ideal Experience with general ledger systems, and responsibility for monthly closes Experience with internal control design and SOX reporting Hyperion and SAP experience is strongly preferred Extremely systems savvy with exceptional Excel skills Ability to manage other functions Ability to simplify complex guidance Clear and concise communication Salary and Benefits: The base salary range for this position is $109,000 to $149,875; the exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education and location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance and company results. In addition, Mondelez International offers the following benefits: health insurance, wellness and family support programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education related programs, paid holidays and vacation time. Some of these benefits have eligibility requirements. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid for by the company. No Relocation support available Business Unit Summary The United States is the largest market in the Mondelēz International family with a significant employee and manufacturing footprint. Here, weproduce our well-loved household favorites to provide our consumers with the right snack, at the right moment, made the right way. We have corporate offices, sales, manufacturing and distribution locations throughout the U.S. to ensure our iconic brands—including Oreo and  Chips Ahoy! cookies, Ritz, Wheat Thins and Triscuit crackers, and Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids confectionery products —are close at hand for our consumers across the country. Mondelēz Global LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Persons with Disabilities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact 847-943-5460 for assistance. For more information about your Federal rights, please see eeopost.pdf; EEO is the Law Poster Supplement; Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision; Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Job Type Regular Accounting & External Reporting Finance