Senior NA Logistics Accounting Leader | Bonus Eligible

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

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-based bonus

Healthcare coverage

401(k) plan

Job summary

Kraft Heinz, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Manager, NA Logistics Accounting to lead a small NA-based team and partner with IT, Logistics Finance, and operations to ensure precise logistics expense reporting.

You will drive month-end closes, accruals, and process improvements while leveraging Excel and Power BI to enhance reporting capabilities. MBA preferred and cross-functional collaboration is essential.

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.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills.
• Demonstrated experience with Excel, Power BI, and other analytics tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of two NA-based employees and dotted line reporting for an India-based employee.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of NA logistics expense (approx. $1.5B in annual spend).
• Partner with IT Support, Logistics Finance, and other business partners to resolve issues.
• Identify and resolve accounting gaps from systems issues (OTM, US Bank, Hyperion, SAP).
• Cultivate subject matter expertise on logistics accounting topics for audits and divestitures.
• Partner with Logistics Finance to implement controls over warehouse management and lease tracking.
• Oversee monthly logistics accounting close routines and accruals for reporting accuracy.
• Drive process improvements to maximize month-end efficiency.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Conflict management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

MBA (Preferred)

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Kraft Heinz, Inc. in Chicago, IL seeks a Senior Manager, NA Logistics Accounting to lead a small NA-based team and partner with IT, Logistics Finance, and operations to ensure precise logistics expense reporting.

You will drive month-end closes, accruals, and process improvements while leveraging Excel and Power BI to enhance reporting capabilities. MBA preferred and cross-functional collaboration is essential.