Associate Finance Manager, Accounting Policy - Minneapolis, United States - General Mills

Description

OVERVIEW:

As the Associate Finance Manager of the Accounting Policy Group with General Mills, you will have the opportunity to operate in a dynamic accounting and controls environment within the Global Accounting Organization (GAO). You will partner with GAO and cross-functional business partners on complex accounting and policy consultations in addition to maintaining accurate accounting and control policies in an evolving regulatory environment.

This role offers many unique developmental and leadership opportunities, including:

• Involvement in significant enterprise initiatives in support of our Accelerate strategy to drive shareholder value.
• Leadership of the assessment and adoption of FASB Accounting Standard Updates and other evolving regulatory requirements. This includes significant partnership with various GAO and cross-functional teams to ensure an accurate and timely adoption of guidance on a global basis.
• Deepening accounting and reporting technical expertise from both recurring and nonrecurring activities.
• Significant networking opportunities and frequent exposure to business partners and leaders within cross-functional teams as well as Finance functions including Operating Unit Finance, Corporate Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, and Finance Learning & Development, among others

Enablers for success in this role includes the ability to work proactively, concisely communicate complex information, have a high attention to detail, ability to partner with multiple internal and external business partners, and high technical accounting and financial acumen.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Partner with both GAO teams and cross-functional business partners to lead the assessment of the accounting impact of new transactions and initiatives as well as implement new accounting and regulatory guidance.
• Advise GAO teams on complex accounting and policy questions. Serve as the global consultation lead on inquiries, including partnership with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain our global accounting & control standards.
• Drive process improvement in our dynamic global accounting & controls environment.
• Monitor the external environment for new regulatory and accounting guidance. Lead assessment and implementation efforts for the GAO.
• Partner with Finance Learning & Development and other GAO business partners to contribute to finance, accounting, and controls educational curriculum.
• Partner with various external and internal business partners, both Finance and cross-functional. Frequently interact with Finance Leadership Team members within the GAO to ensure global adherence to GAAP requirements.
• Contribute to our quarterly SEC filing processes.
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• B.S. in Accounting
• CPA
• 5+ years relevant experience
• Detailed-oriented, results-oriented, proactive
• Strong organizational skills
• Commitment to process excellence
• Aptitude for broad US GAAP subject matter, codification research and documentation experience
• Ability to work independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in Accounting
• Big Four public accounting firm experience
• Experience with the implementation of new accounting standards

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.

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 $ $ / 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.