External Reporting Manager

Keurig Dr Pepper Careers; Burlington (MA); On-site; USD 97,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability

401k with company match

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Mileage reimbursement

Annual bonus

Job summary

Keurig Dr Pepper is seeking an External Reporting and SEC Compliance Manager to lead preparation of SEC filings, maintain internal controls, and advise on U.S. GAAP/IFRS policy.

The role partners with internal teams, external auditors, and legal counsel to deliver accurate, timely reporting. The ideal candidate has a CPA, a master’s degree, 6+ years of experience, and hands-on leadership with cross‑functional collaboration in a large, multinational environment within the Global Controllership

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting, auditing, or SEC reporting experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience with large accelerated filers or Fortune 500 companies.
• Proven ability to lead teams and communicate with senior leadership.

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxies).
• Maintain external reporting calendar, milestones, and review processes with stakeholders.
• Support XBRL tagging, disclosure controls, and SEC filing activities.
• Maintain control environment around external reporting and SOX coordination.
• Lead technical accounting guidance and cross‑functional project analyses.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Accounting knowledge

SEC reporting

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license

Tools

Workiva

XBRL tagging

BPC/Hyperion/Tagetik

Job description

Job Overview

Position Overview

The External Reporting and Technical Accounting Manager will play a critical role within the Global Coffee Company Controllership organization by managing external financial reporting activities and supporting the Company’s compliance with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) reporting requirements. The role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of external financial reporting and compliance with applicable accounting standards, and for providing technical accounting expertise on existing and new complex transactions.

The Manager will help maintain financial transparency, support audit processes, and assist in the development and implementation of accounting policies. The role will partner with internal stakeholders, external auditors, legal counsel, Internal Audit, and Accounting and Finance leadership to deliver accurate, consistent, complete, and timely reporting.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting leader who can operate as both a strategic advisor and an active contributor, lead teams, manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.

Key Responsibilities

External Reporting and SEC Compliance

• Manage the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements, and other required filings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, completeness, and timely submission.
• Manage the external reporting calendar, key milestones, deliverables, and review process across internal stakeholders, external auditors, and legal counsel.
• Support XBRL tagging, disclosure controls, and filing activities to ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements.

Controls, Compliance and Audit Support

• Maintain a strong control environment over external reporting, including appropriate documentation, review evidence, and coordination with Sarbanes‑Oxley stakeholders.
• Assist in establishing the Company's initial control environment around external reporting to support Section 302 compliance and preparing the Company for initial 404 adoption.
• Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support quarterly reviews, annual audits, Sarbanes‑Oxley requirements, Audit & Finance Committee deliverables, and timely resolution of complex reporting matters.

Technical Accounting and Accounting Policy

• Evaluate transactions to ensure they are properly recorded in the financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS, and SEC requirements, as applicable.
• Perform special projects and analyses as directed by management, including evaluating U.S. GAAP and IFRS exposure drafts for potential impact on the Company, assisting in drafting potential responses, providing technical accounting guidance during implementation of new systems or processes, and interfacing with business partners to develop projects.

Process Improvement and Special Projects

• Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across SEC reporting and recurring processes.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as directed by Accounting and Finance leadership.

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Total Rewards

• Salary Range: $96,800- $130,000
• Actual placement within the compensation range may vary depending on experience, skills, and other factors
• Benefits, subject to election and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Paid Time Off (including paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time), 401k with company match, Tuition Reimbursement, and Mileage Reimbursement
• Annual bonus based on performance and eligibility

Requirements

• Active CPA license required.
• Master’s degree, or equivalent experience in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 6+ years of progressive accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or SEC reporting experience.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, SEC reporting requirements, Regulation S‑X, Regulation S‑K, disclosurecontrols, and public company reporting practices.
• Experience with a large accelerated SEC filer, Fortune 500 company, or complex multinational organization.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross‑functional partners.
• Hands‑on leadership style with a demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and an active contributor.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 5 years of public accounting experience with a Big Four accounting firm.
• Experience with Workiva or similar financial reporting tools, XBRL tagging and analysis, and consolidation systems such as BPC, Hyperion, or Tagetik.
• Experience in the consumer packaged goods industry.

Company Overview

Keurig Dr Pepper (Nasdaq: KDP) is a leading beverage company with more than 150 owned, licensed and partner brands that meet a wide range of needs and occasions. Our North American refreshment beverage business holds leadership positions across carbonated soft drinks, water, juice and mixers with a portfolio of iconic brands such as Dr Pepper®, Canada Dry®, Mott’s®, A&W®, Peñafiel®, GHOST®, 7UP®, Snapple®, Clamato® and Core Hydration®. Our global coffee business spans more than 100 markets and includes the leading Keurig® single‑serve brewing system in the U.S. and Canada, along with powerhouse brands such as Peet’s, L’OR and Jacobs, and other regional coffee leaders. Our more than 50,000 employees aim to enhance the experience of every beverage and coffee occasion while making a positive impact for people, communities, and the planet.

We strive to be an employer of choice, providing culture and opportunities that empower our team to grow and develop. We offer robust benefits to support your health and wellness as well as your personal and financial well‑being. We also provide employee programs designed to enhance your professional growth and development, while ensuring you feel valued, inspired and appreciated at work.

Whatever your area of expertise, at KDP you can be a part of a team that’s proud of its brands, partnerships, innovation and growth. Will you join us?

Keurig Dr Pepper is an equal opportunity employer and recruits qualified applicants and advances in employment its employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability or association with a person with a disability, medical condition, genetic information, ethnic or national origin, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

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