Sr. Manager, Corporate Accounting

Ferrara Candy Co.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 114,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Ferrara Candy Co. is seeking a Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting to lead the monthly close for multiple business units, ensuring accurate results and strong governance. You will oversee Fixed Assets, Leases, Intercompany activities, royalties, and broker commissions, while guiding a team and coordinating with auditors.

You will bring 7–10 years of accounting experience, a solid U.S. GAAP foundation, IFRS familiarity, and SAP exposure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred.
• 7–10 years of relevant accounting experience.
• CPA preferred.
• Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge required; IFRS experience highly preferred; heavy exposure to financial reporting; SAP experience is a plus.
• Public company experience preferred; CPG industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and supervise the monthly close process and schedules for accounting areas including Fixed Assets, Leases, Intercompany/Related Party.
• Manage Royalty and Broker Commission processes and provide analytics to the business on key risks.
• Lead Lease and Fixed Asset accounting and reporting; ensure systems data are accurate and reconciled.
• Lead Intercompany/Related Party processes; coordinate monthly related party confirmations with legal and tax teams.
• Coordinate annual audits and quarterly reviews with external auditors; manage disclosures discussions.

Skills

US GAAP

IFRS experience

CPA

Public company experience

US GAAP interpretation

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

Job description

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.

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 Manager, Corporate Accounting is directly responsible for supervising the monthly close process and ensuring timely and accurate financial results for the Company's business units. Responsibilities span Fixed Assets, Leases, Intercompany/Related Party, Royalties and Broker Commissions. The role is part of the Corporate Accounting & Consolidations Group and works collaboratively and cross-functionally to drive accurate financial results, serving as a key player within the Finance organization.

Ways you will make a difference

• Monitor the monthly close process and maintain the monthly close schedule for accounting areas including Fixed Assets, Leases, Intercompany/Related Party.
• Manage Royalty and Broker Commission processes while providing analytics to the business team on key risks.
• Manage Lease and Fixed Asset accounting and reporting to ensure Project Systems and Lease database are accurate and reconciled with underlying business expectations.
• Lead Intercompany/Related Party processes to ensure appropriate legal and accounting compliance is maintained, including monthly related party confirmations; keep legal and tax teams current on all relationships.
• Assist in coordinating annual audit and quarterly review activities with external auditors. Manage communications with external auditors on financial statements and accounting issues to ensure agreement on disclosures.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations; facilitate monthly P&L and Balance Sheet reviews.
• Supervise and develop direct reports, including Financial Analyst and Senior Accountant; define roles and responsibilities across the team.
• Monitor and ensure timely identification and compliance with evolving accounting guidance; provide U.S. GAAP interpretation and prepare technical memorandums documenting issues in a clear, logical, and comprehensive manner.
• Implement and maintain reporting procedures to comply with internal control requirements.
• Communicate and explain accounting issues and evolving accounting guidance to the management team.
• Support ad hoc projects including system and process implementations, reporting enhancements, and requests from key stakeholders.

Skills that will make you successful

Bachelor's degree required; MBA preferred

7–10 years of relevant accounting experience

CPA preferred

Strong U.S. GAAP knowledge required; IFRS experience highly preferred; heavy exposure to financial reporting, SAP experience is a plus

Public company experience preferred, CPG industry experience is a plus.

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 $114,450 - $160,230 annually + 20% bonus potential.

Overall Rate

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.