Senior Manager, N.A. Logistics Accounting

Kraft Heinz Company; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 121,000 - 151,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

7% 401(k) matching

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

Kraft Heinz Company seeks a Senior Manager, NA Logistics Accounting to oversee logistics expenses reporting in North America and lead a small team across geographies. You will partner with Finance, Operations, and Compliance to ensure accurate month-end close and robust internal controls.

The role requires minimum 6 years in finance/accounting, strong Excel and Power BI skills, lease accounting knowledge, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead NA Logistics Accounting reporting and close processes.
• Partner with finance, operations, and internal controls for accuracy.
• Develop automated reporting to improve accruals and month-end processes.
• Manage a NA-based team and coordinate with India-based staff.
• Drive process improvements in warehouse POs, leases, and SAP updates.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

MBA (preferred)

Job description

Job Description Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

*Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Senior Manager, NA Logistics Accounting at a glance…. This role reports to the Associate Director, Manufacturing and Operations Accounting, and will support the accurate reporting of logistics expenses in North America.

This role calls for strong business partnership with finance, operations, and compliance contacts at a variety of levels, including corporate warehouse management, Operations IT, Logistics Finance, Logistics Operations, Internal Controls, internal and external audit, and Inventory Controls.

Key opportunities for enhancement include the onboarding of the remainder of journal entries/month-end close responsibilities from Finance, the development of automated reporting to assess the sufficiency of accruals, and updated management processes for warehouse purchase orders and lease agreements.

What’s on the menu? The following are key projects that will be owned and executed:

• Manage a team of two North America-based employees and dotted line reporting for an India-based employee.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of North America logistics expense, approximately $1.5B in annual spend (portion not in SAP Material Ledger).
• Partner closely with IT Support, Logistics Finance, and other business partners to communicate and resolve Logistics Accounting related issues.
• Identify, prevent as much as possible, and when necessary, resolve accounting gaps resulting from systems issues (OTM, US Bank, Hyperion, and SAP – GFIN, ECC, and S/4).
• Cultivate subject matter expertise on all logistics accounting related topics to aid in audit initiatives, divestiture discussions, and other topics.
• Partner with Logistics Finance to implement appropriate controls over warehouse management, including purchase order maintenance, lease agreement tracking, and SAP assessment updates.
• Manage and oversee the monthly Logistics Accounting close routines, including the creation of any supplemental accruals needed to boost reporting accuracy.
• Continuously seek process improvements to maximize efficiency, especially at month-end.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.

MBA Preferred.

Minimum of 6 years of experience in finance/accounting, with preference for logistics or operational manufacturing experience.

Demonstrated knowledge of lease accounting.

Natural ability to work in cross‑functional teams with a proven track‑record of managing multiple projects simultaneously.

Hard‑working, capable of thriving under strict deadlines and business pressures.

Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills.

Demonstrated experience with Excel, Power BI, and other analytics tools.

Desire to use AI (e.g., CoPilot and/or Claude) to gain efficiency at month-end and develop reporting capabilities.

New Hire Base Salary Range: $120,800.00 - $151,000.00 Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dis…

Location(s) Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

About us

Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage. With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch. We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry. A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company. Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity. We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet. We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.

Why us

We grow our people to grow our business. We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands. Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions. All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food. Challenging the status quo takes talent. We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career. Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.

Inclusion matters to us

Everyone is welcome at our table. In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing. We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry. We’re committed to: Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives. Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities. Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.