Technical Accounting Senior Manager

PepsiCo Inc.; Town/Village of Harrison (NY); Hybrid; USD 124,000 - 207,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Job summary

PepsiCo Inc. is seeking a senior accounting professional to manage quarterly closes for PBNA, ensure policy compliance, and review M&A transactions. The role covers impairment analyses, government reporting, and SOX compliance, with a hybrid setup based in Purchase, NY or Plano, TX.

You will coordinate with FP&A, external auditors, and leadership to deliver accurate financial reporting and strategic guidance, with a focus on technical accounting excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA required
• 10+ years experience in accounting or related experience
• 4+ years of management experience
• S/4 Hana and HFM experience required
• Experience dealing with technical accounting issues such as revenue recognition, hedge accounting, valuation/impairment analysis
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Responsibilities

• Research and interpret technical accounting guidance for PBNA Control team and business partners
• Ensure guidance aligns with PepsiCo policies and US GAAP
• Collaborate with Corporate on new standards and assess impact on financial statements
• Perform annual impairment analyses for goodwill and PBNA intangibles
• Coordinate with FP&A and external advisors for valuation work
• Liaise with external auditors on audits and technical matters
• Support M&A and integration activities within PBNA
• Lead coordination of quarterly rep letter, SAB 108 items, pre/post close prep, and annual impairment reviews
• Prepare and review Audit Committee materials and other deliverables to Corporate Control
• Handle ad-hoc projects and cross-team support

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

CPA

Tools

S/4 Hana

HFM

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 manage the quarterly and periodic closes for PepsiCo Beverages North America (PBNA) technical accounting, accounting policy compliance, review M&A transactions, as well as the annual impairment review process. Additionally, you will review various quarterly and annual government reporting, new standard and policy implementation, and SOX compliance.

This is a hybrid role based in either our Purchase, NY or Plano, TX office.#LI-Hybrid

Responsibilities

• Independently research, interpret and explain technical accounting guidance on questions raised by members of the PBNA Control team and business partners
• Ensure that technical accounting guidance aligns with PepsiCo policies, business objectives, and complies with U.S. GAAP
• Partner with Corporate and the various business partners on new accounting standards - determine the impact of new standards on the financial statements and identify any potential impact to the business
• Perform annual impairment analysis for goodwill and all PBNA intangible assets
• Liaison with FP&A and external advisors for coordination of valuation work on an as needed basis
• Liaison with external auditors on audit and other technical matters
• Support Strategy team through M&A and other strategic transactions within the PBNA organization and assist with integration activities
• Lead and manage the coordination and preparation of various processes and deliverables, including:
  • Quarterly rep letter process
  • Compile and review SAB 108 items
  • PBNA pre/post close preparation and review
  • Commitments and Contingencies review
  • Annual Impairment review process
  • Review and report policy exceptions
  • Prepare and review Audit Committee materials and other related deliverables to Corporate Control
  • Ad-hoc projects, including supporting other teams when needed

Compensation and Benefits:

• The expected compensation range for this position is between $123,500 - $206,750.
• 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 15% 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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• CPA required
• 10+ years experience in accounting or related experience
• 4+ years of management experience
• S/4 Hana and HFM experience required
• Experience dealing with technical accounting issues such as revenue recognition, hedge accounting, valuation/impairment analysis
• This position is limited to persons with indefinite right to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications:

• Public accounting experience with Big 4 firm
• Transformational mindset, challenging the status quo and push for streamlining and new ways of working
• High agility with ability to lead and manage change seamlessly
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Tech savvy, proficient in MS Office applications (e.g. MS Excel, Power point, Sharepoint, Outlook, Teams, Co-pilot)
• Possess a strong ability to develop relationships and work collaboratively across multiple functions
• Flexible, creative, resourceful, self-motivated with desire for self-improvement

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

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