Technical Accounting Associate Manager

PepsiCo Inc.; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); On-site; USD 94,000 - 156,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Health & Dependent Care Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life

Defined Contribution Retirement Plan

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking an experienced accounting professional to drive technical accounting compliance across divisions and Corporate functions in the United States. You will stay current with new standards, assist with policy updates, and support SEC filings and audit committees.

The role requires CPA and 5+ years of related experience, with strong US GAAP knowledge and the ability to liaise with external auditors and internal control teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or similar field.
• CPA required.
• 5+ years of related experience.
• Ability to research and interpret technical areas of US GAAP.
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Research accounting policy questions and provide guidance to divisions and Corporate functions.
• Monitor standards setting and implement new accounting requirements.
• Update PepsiCo policies and maintain policy website.
• Prepare Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the SEC.
• Prepare footnotes and supporting work-papers including fluctuation analyses.
• Coordinate with external auditors on technical accounting matters.
• Manage internal representation letters in Workiva with divisions.
• Assist in reviewing CA Rs and advising/documenting appropriate accounting treatment.
• Prepare November Audit Committee materials.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

CPA

Research & analysis

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Workiva

Job description

Overview

At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day.

At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve.

Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you.

In this role, you will be responsible for certain elements of PepsiCo technical accounting compliance. This includes staying updated on new standards and maintaining PEP policies, providing technical accounting guidance to Control teams globally, executing management representation letters, and preparing elements for SEC filings and Audit Committee meetings.

Responsibilities

Accounting Guidance

• Research accounting policy questions and assist in providing accounting guidance and advice to divisions and Corporate functions
• Assist in monitoring standards setting process and in implementing new accounting requirements
• PepsiCo accounting policies:
  • Assist in updating/developing policies
  • Assist in monitoring policy exceptions
  • Assist in maintaining policy website
• Survey best practices

Financial Reporting and Related Financial Control

• Assist in preparation of Form 10-K and Forms 10-Q for filing with the SEC
• Prepare assigned footnotes and related supporting work-papers including fluctuation analyses of key accounts
• Prepare disclosure checklist for assigned disclosures
• Maintain and apply related internal controls
• Prepare the quarterly Summary of Unrecorded Amounts (SAB 108 analysis)
• Compile, understand and analyze drivers and impact of SAB 108 items on PepsiCo's consolidated financial statements using the roll-over and iron-curtain methods
• Prepare the quarterly contingency analysis
• Assisting in coordinating with PepsiCo's external auditors on technical accounting matters
• Manage PepsiCo's internal representation letter process in Workiva
  • Coordination with divisions and other global functions
  • Appropriately drafting issues in representation letters
• Assist in reviewing CA Rs and advising/documenting appropriate accounting treatment
• Assist in preparing November Audit Committee materials

System Economics and Business Fundamentals

• Perform peer group benchmarking and analyze and present results

Compensation and Benefits

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $93,500 - $156,450.
• Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process.
• Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 10% of annual salary paid out annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or similar field
• CPA required
• 5+ years of related experience
• Ability to research and interpret technical areas of US GAAP
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United State

Preferred Qualifications

• Public accounting experience with Big 4 firm strongly preferred
• Understanding of financial accounting policies, controls and procedures followed by organization
• Agility with ability to lead and manage change seamlessly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to handle multiple priorities
• Critical thinking and analytical ability
• Flexible, creative, resourceful, self-motivated with desire for self-improvement

EEO Statement

Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status.

PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity / Age

If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy.

Please view our Pay Transparency Statement.