OVERVIEW

As an SFA in the Corporate Controller’s Group, you will have the opportunity to lead the North American processes for technical accounting and controls supporting treasury and stock compensation accounting, as well as related initiatives. You will partner with multiple internal and external teams in order to maintain external financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and SEC requirements. Additionally, you will play an important role in supporting key enterprise initiatives to support our Accelerate strategy.

 

This role offers many unique developmental opportunities, including:

• Involvement in key enterprise initiatives, primarily supporting treasury, financing, and stock compensation projects
• Frequent exposure to leaders within Treasury, Tax, Executive Rewards, Corporate Finance, and Global Accounting Operations, among others
• Deepening accounting and financial reporting technical expertise from both recurring and nonrecurring activities
• Advancing process improvement and standardization in support of our Accounting & Controls Evolution journey and leadership of outsourced teams

Enablers for success in this role include the ability to work proactively, have a high attention to detail, ability to partner with multiple internal and external business partners, high technical accounting and financial acumen, and a commitment to process and process improvement. In this role, one of the key career experiences you will gain is a broadening Corporate experience with an opportunity to partner with various Corporate functions, build your personal network, and interact directly with senior leaders.

 

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Lead the North America & Corporate processes for technical accounting supporting treasury, financing, risk management, and stock compensation projects.
• Partner closely with Treasury business partners to support the technical accounting and reporting for various financing strategies and financial instruments.
• Partner closely with Executive Rewards business partners to support the US GAAP accounting and financial reporting related to stock compensation.
• Contribute to the monthly, quarterly and annual financial close accounting and reporting processes including SEC filings and other external financial reporting.
• Monitor and review results completed by outsourced partners and centers of excellence to ensure processes accurately meet Global Accounting Organization needs.
• Partner with Global Accounting Organization teams to assess impacts of changing business activities to accounting process, reporting process and controls, and contribute to adequate solutions to meet business needs.
• Drive process and governance excellence in our dynamic global accounting & controls environment.
• Utilize SAP, OneStream, Workiva, Blackline and other technologies to appropriately and effectively complete job responsibilities.
• Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS. in Accounting
• 3+ years relevant experience
• Detail-oriented, results-oriented, proactive
• Process and process improvement driven mindset
• Ability to work with and influence different stakeholders
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools
• Aptitude for broad US GAAP subject matter including codification related to financial instruments and stock-based compensation
• Technical accounting research and documentation experience
• Ability to work independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA or MBA
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and drive projects to completion
• Big Four public accounting firm experience
• SEC filing experience
• Working knowledge of SAP, OneStream, Workiva
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• We are open to 100% remote applicants, with travel based on business need.
• International relocation or remote working arrangements outside of the U.S. will not be considered.
• Applicants 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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