General Mills

As a Senior Financial Analyst in the North America Supply Chain Accounting team you’ll partner with the Global Accounting Organization (GAO), Tax, Engineering, and Finance organizations to drive process excellence and maintain accurate external financial statements in compliance with US GAAP requirements. In this role you will be responsible for leading accounting, reporting, and control activities, including: providing policy guidance to the manufacturing networks and tax, evaluating business transactions against changing accounting and regulatory rules, providing direction to execution teams in CapGemini, as well as supporting a variety of strategic projects across the GAO and Supply Chain.

This role is uniquely positioned to gain both technical accounting skills and a perspective on the processes and decisions supporting General Mills’ complex supply chain. It also has a deep system component. Enablers for success in this role include the ability to work proactively, a high attention to detail, ability to partner with multiple functions, and a commitment to process and process improvement. Key capabilities and experiences gained include Governance Expertise, Process Excellence, Execute Control Activities, and Partnership for Impact.

This role is uniquely positioned to gain both technical accounting skills and a perspective on the processes and decisions supporting General Mills’ complex supply chain. It also has a deep system component. Enablers for success in this role include the ability to work proactively, a high attention to detail, ability to partner with multiple functions, and a commitment to process and process improvement. Key capabilities and experiences gained include Governance Expertise, Process Excellence, Execute Control Activities, and Partnership for Impact.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Business Partnership

• Own accounting expertise related to fixed assets and storeroom parts across the North America warehouse and manufacturing plant networks, as well as corporate departments.
• Collaborate across functions to drive process excellence, the accuracy of financial results, and development of accounting and controls capabilities throughout the organization.
• Represent GAO in projects across supply chain and global accounting to create new tools, design processes to support new strategies, and provide clarity about results. Examples include the use of bots, working toward global standardization, and preparing user-friendly training & tools for different audiences.
• Collaborate with business partners to improve accuracy of financial records and efficiency and effectiveness of controls.

Accounting Functional Excellence

• Follow and comply with US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) and current financial legislation for financial statements.
• Oversee accounting procedures, controls, and processes for fixed assets and storeroom parts. Develop sustainable solutions for all identified control gaps and ensure they are implemented in a manner consistent with global standard process. Create tools and training to proactively drive efficiency and proper accounting treatment.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close, and reporting of all financial information. This includes both Income Statement and Balance Sheet responsibility, as well as involvement in acquisitions and divestitures.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 3-7 years’ experience in Accounting and Controls
• Ability to build trusting relationships and effectively communicate and influence across the organization
• Strong process/project leadership
• High level of efficiency and accuracy and ability to analyze large amounts of data
• Strong ERP knowledge
• English proficiency required

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and/or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) license preferred
• SAP experience preferred
• Supply Chain accounting experience preferred

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• We are open to 100% remote candidates with travel based on business needs.
• International relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.
• Applicants for this position must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. General Mills will not sponsor applicants for this position for work visas.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

We exist to make food the world loves. But we do more than that. Our company is a place that prioritizes being a force for good, a place to expand learning, explore new perspectives and reimagine new possibilities, every day. We look for people who want to bring their best — bold thinkers with big hearts who challenge one other and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.

Salary Range

The salary range for this position is $81000.00 - $121700.00 / Annually. At General Mills we strive for each employee's pay at any point in their career to reflect their experiences performance and skills for their current role. The salary range for this role represents the numerous factors considered in the hiring decisions including, but not limited to, educations, skills, work experience, certifications, etc. As such, pay for the successful candidate(s) could fall anywhere within the stated range. Beyond base salary, General Mills offers a competitive Total Rewards package focusing on your overall well-being. We are proud to offer a foundation of health benefits, retirement and financial wellbeing, time off programs, wellbeing support and perks. Benefits may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. You may also be eligible to participate in an annual incentive program. An incentive award, if any, depends on various factors, including, individual and organizational performance.

Reasonable Accommodation Request

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