Sr Analyst, Project Accounting and Capital Reporting - Orangeburg

Ferrara Candy Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 81,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Annual bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

Ferrara is seeking a Senior Analyst for Project Accounting and Capital Reporting in Chicago to oversee capitalization governance and financial integrity across project lifecycles.

You will partner with PMO, Engineering, Procurement, Controllership, and Corporate Finance to ensure accurate classifications, reconciliations, and reporting in line with policy and audit requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting or project accounting.
• Experience with capital projects governance preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support capitalization governance and accounting compliance for projects.
• Validate invoices and monitor capitalization classification.
• Reconcile project financial data across systems including SAP S/4HANA.
• Collaborate with PMO, Engineering, Procurement, Controllership, and Finance teams.

Skills

Capital accounting

Fixed assets

Construction-in-Progress (CIP)

Internal controls

Audit requirements

SAP S/4HANA

Financial reconciliations

Data validation

Analytical skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

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At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Sr Analyst, Project Accounting and Capital Reporting - Orangeburg

Work Location: [Chicago, IL]

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

The Senior Project Accounting & Capital Reporting Analyst supports the Orangburg Finance Workstream Project Lead by ensuring accurate accounting treatment, capitalization compliance, and financial data integrity across the project lifecycle. This role serves as a key link between project execution activities and corporate financial systems, ensuring that all project-related expenditures are appropriately classified, validated, reconciled, and reported in accordance with accounting policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.

Operating within a structured governance framework, the position provides accounting oversight for major capital projects and strategic initiatives, with a primary focus on capitalization compliance, financial controls, asset accounting, and ERP alignment. The role does not perform plant-level operational finance activities but instead supports project-wide accounting governance and financial integrity.

Ways you will make a difference

Capitalization Governance and Accounting Compliance (20%)

• Apply capitalization policies across project expenditures.
• Ensure proper accounting treatment of costs, including capital versus expense and Construction-in-Progress (CIP) versus in-service classifications.
• Review project transactions for compliance with corporate accounting standards and internal policies.
• Provide guidance to project teams regarding appropriate financial treatment of project costs.

Invoice Validation and Financial Controls (25%)

• Review and validate invoices from an accounting and capitalization perspective prior to posting.
• Ensure expenditures align with approved project structures, accounting policies, and governance requirements.
• Identify and resolve accounting compliance issues before financial transactions are recorded.
• Partner with procurement and project teams to address discrepancies and improve financial controls.

Financial Reconciliation and Data Integrity (10%)

• Reconcile project financial information across project management systems, procurement platforms, and SAP S/4.
• Validate commitments, actual expenditures, accruals, and accounting records.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies affecting financial accuracy and reporting reliability.

CIP Accounting and Asset Capitalization (15%)

• Support Construction-in-Progress accounting activities throughout the project lifecycle.
• Monitor asset readiness and facilitate timely transitions from CIP to fixed assets.
• Ensure capitalization documentation is complete and compliant with accounting requirements.
• Coordinate with controllership and asset accounting teams to support asset commissioning activities.

Audit Readiness and Internal Controls (10%)

• Maintain documentation supporting capitalization decisions, financial classifications, and accounting treatments.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
• Support internal and external audit reviews by providing accurate and complete project accounting records.

Financial Data Validation and Issue Resolution (10%)

• Perform reviews of project financial information to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Identify financial posting, classification, and reconciliation issues.
• Recommend and facilitate corrective actions to address data integrity concerns.

Cross-Functional Collaboration (10%)

• Partner with Project Management Office (PMO), Engineering, Procurement, Controllership, and Corporate Finance teams.
• Ensure consistent accounting treatment across projects and financial systems.
• Communicate accounting requirements and provide guidance regarding capitalization and financial classification decisions.

Skills that will make you successful

• Strong knowledge of capital accounting, fixed assets, and Construction-in-Progress accounting.
• Advanced understanding of capitalization policies, internal controls, and audit requirements.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA and related financial structures.
• Proven experience performing financial reconciliations and data validation activities.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to operate effectively in complex, cross-functional project environments.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Experiences that will support your success

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field required.
• 3+ years of progressive experience in accounting, finance, project accounting, fixed asset accounting, or capital project governance.
• Experience supporting large-scale capital projects preferred.

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we're proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Benefits-Resource-Center

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $81,225 - $113,715annually.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.