Controller- Snacking North America

Mars (New); Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 170,000 - 234,000; Full time

Job summary

Mars Snacking North America is seeking a Controller to oversee accounting and reporting for the region, ensuring accurate financial statements and strong controls. You will work with the Controllership team and business partners to drive performance and governance across processes.

The role requires deep technical accounting knowledge, 10+ years in accounting/audit, and CPA or equivalent certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience with SAP or equivalent ERP system preferred.
• Experience leading teams and talent development.
• Expertise in technical accounting, financial process and internal controls.
• Scale and complexity in CPG industry.

Responsibilities

• Lead a diverse team of Accounting & Reporting associates.
• Perform periodic business performance reviews to ensure quality financial statements.
• Implement new accounting standards and Finance Manual guidelines regionally.
• Ensure governance tone and controls execution in the region.
• Certify and report financials and controls to Mars leadership.
• Collaborate with PwC and Internal Audit for audits.
• Provide insights to improve processes and efficiency.
• Drive performance management between regional and global finance leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Auditing

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor’s in Finance/Accounting

Graduate degree (Preferred)

CPA or other certification (Preferred)

Tools

SAP

Job description

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 M&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

Mars is a family-owned business with more than $35 billion in global sales. We produce some of the world’s best-loved brands: M&M’s®, SNICKERS®, TWIX®, MILKY WAY®, DOVE®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, WHISKAS®, EXTRA®, ORBIT®, 5™, SKITTLES®, BEN’S ORIGINAL®, and COCOAVIA®. Alongside our consumer brands, we proudly take care of half of the world’s pets through our nutrition, health and services businesses such as Banfield Pet Hospitals™, BluePearl®, Linnaeus, AniCura, VCA™ and Pet Partners™. Headquartered in McLean, VA, Mars operates in more than 80 countries. The Mars Five Principles – Quality, Responsibility, Mutuality, Efficiency and Freedom – inspire our 140,000 Associates into taking action every day towards creating the world we want tomorrow.