Senior Manager, N.A. Logistics Accounting

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) 7% match

BRGs

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager, NA Logistics Accounting to lead the NA logistics accounting function and partner with finance, operations, and compliance. You will oversee month-end close, accruals, and reporting for roughly $1.5B in annual spend, and drive process improvements across SAP and related systems.

Responsibilities include managing a small team, ensuring accuracy of logistics expenses, and implementing controls with a focus on audit readiness and cost management.

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of NA-based employees and dotted line India-based employee.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of North America logistics expense (~$1.5B annual spend).
• Partner with IT Support, Logistics Finance, and other business partners to resolve issues.
• Identify and resolve accounting gaps from systems issues (OTM, SAP, Hyperion, GFIN, ECC, S/4).
• Develop subject matter expertise to aid audit initiatives and divestiture discussions.
• Implement controls over warehouse management, PO maintenance, and lease agreement tracking.
• Oversee monthly logistics accounting close routines and related accruals.
• Drive process improvements to maximize month-end efficiency.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Cross-functional teams

Communication

Project management

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

GFIN

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. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels!

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.

Qualifications & Responsibilities

• 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

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

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

Benefits: 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.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families. You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• 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 & Dismemberment, Disability

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.