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Job Description

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.  *Benefits begin 30 days after hire for hourly employees, and immediately upon hire for salaried employees.    Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our Instagram and TikTok channels!

Senior Manager, NA Logistics Accounting at a glance....
This role reports to the Associate Director, Manufacturing and Operations Accounting, and will support the accurate reporting of logistics expenses in North America. This role calls for strong business partnership with finance, operations, and compliance contacts at a variety of levels, including corporate warehouse management, Operations IT, Logistics Finance, Logistics Operations, Internal Controls, internal and external audit, and Inventory Controls. Key opportunities for enhancement include the onboarding of the remainder of journal entries/month-end close responsibilities from Finance, the development of automated reporting to assess the sufficiency of accruals, and updated management processes for warehouse purchase orders and lease agreements.

What's on the menu?

The following are key projects that will be owned and executed:

• Manage a team of two North America-based employees and dotted line reporting for an India-based employee.
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of North America logistics expense, approximately $1.5B in annual spend (portion not in SAP Material Ledger).
• Partner closely with IT Support, Logistics Finance, and other business partners to communicate and resolve Logistics Accounting related issues.
• Identify, prevent as much as possible, and when necessary, resolve accounting gaps resulting from systems issues (OTM, US Bank, Hyperion, and SAP - GFIN, ECC, and S/4).
• Cultivate subject matter expertise on all logistics accounting related topics to aid in audit initiatives, divestiture discussions, and other topics.
• Partner with Logistics Finance to implement appropriate controls over warehouse management, including purchase order maintenance, lease agreement tracking, and SAP assessment updates.
• Manage and oversee the monthly Logistics Accounting close routines, including the creation of any supplemental accruals needed to boost reporting accuracy.
• Continuously seek process improvements to maximize efficiency, especially at month-end.

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!:

• 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
• Hard-working, capable of thriving under strict deadlines and business pressures
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and conflict management skills
• Demonstrated experience with Excel, Power BI, and other analytics tools
• Desire to use AI (e.g., CoPilot and/or Claude) to gain efficiency at month-end and develop reporting capabilities

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz' strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$120,800.00 - $151,000.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family's needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You'll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

• Emotional - Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial - 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [email protected] for assistance.