at Mars, Incorporated in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job Description:
The Mars Global Services (MGS) Operating Entity (OE) Controller is responsible for the completeness and accuracy of financial reporting (internal and external) for all MGS company codes globally, including accounting for transformational projects, assessing their impact on accounting/reporting. The role drives standardization of MGS accounting globally to enable transparency and accuracy. The position is responsible for being the GAAP expert within the MGS segment for all technical accounting matters and liaison with Corporate for technical matters as noted within the Finance Manual ("FM"). This role also ensures effective execution of MGS OE controls as one of the associates certifying the MGS BU quarterly and annual representation letters regarding business ethics and standards of business practice, local laws and regulations along with accounting policies and internal control guidelines. The role requires partnership with multiple stakeholders including MGSF, MGS service lines' finance leads, MVA accounting team, ICTC, Internal Auditors, PWC and others to identify and deliver improved efficiency, effectiveness, transparency and controls within the close and reporting cycle.This person will ensure that MGS consolidated costs (over $1B) are correctly recorded and therefore subsequently billed-out to respective Mars segments in timely manner.
This position requires work across multiple countries, time zones and boundaries. The role requires close working relationships with different stakeholders, including service provider, Corporate Financial Controller and their teams, MGSF, segment Controller and CFO. This role needs to ensure that globally MGS has strong financial reporting, controls and policies/practices/standards. This role must effectively influence prioritization of issue resolution and modification of Mars policies to consider Segment needs, where required, or tailor implementation appropriate for their Segment.
What are we looking for?
Education & Professional Qualifications
- BS/BA degree in accounting or finance
- CPA/CIA required or equivalent professional accounting qualification
- 10+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience, governance and control experience, including overall responsibility for consolidation / close at unit or greater level
- SAP Experience or equivalent ERP system is preferred
- Tenured experience with financial statement reporting requirements, statutory/regulatory requirements
- Expertise in US GAAP and application of principles to Mars service business areas or ICE Controls/ Internal controls.
- Former line management experience is preferred, Associate will have 2 direct reports and multiple indirect reports on their team.
- Must have experience influencing and collaborating across a large-multinational corporation, shared services, or similar environment.
- User Centric Process and Optimization; Problem Solving and Change Management.
Knowledge / Experience
- Demonstrated leader able to coordinate and manage multiple groups in a fast-paced environment
- Strong analytical skills and ability to interpret financial results
- Ability to effectively communicate to different stakeholders in order to achieve desired results
- Ability to drive change and continuous improvement
- Ability to influence new ways of working and change initiatives at all levels in the organization through strong leadership and building collaborative relationships
What will be your key responsibilities?
- Partner with business as Accounting expert to consult and action any questions...
Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity
