Senior Manager, External Reporting and Technical Accounting

Lead the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, proxy statements and other required filings, ensuring accuracy, consistency, completeness, and timely submission. Oversee preparation and review of financial statements, footnotes, Management's Discussion and Analysis, earnings release support, disclosure checklists, tie-outs, and supporting schedules. Manage the external reporting calendar, key milestones, deliverables, and review process across internal stakeholders, external auditors, and legal counsel. Support XBRL tagging, disclosure controls, and filing readiness activities to ensure compliance with SEC reporting requirements. Maintain a strong control environment over external reporting, including appropriate documentation, review evidence, and coordination with SOX stakeholders. Monitor new and emerging accounting standards, SEC rulemaking, and disclosure trends; assess impacts to the Company and lead implementation of related policy, process, and disclosure changes. Managing the preparation of financial statements for the Company's defined contribution and defined benefit plans and managing the completion of informational returns for various governmental agencies (e.g. BEA, census). Managing the statutory financial reporting of certain legal entities in foreign jurisdictions under IFRS or local GAAP Lead the non-GAAP governance process, including coordination with senior Finance leadership, Investor Relations and other management. Partner with Internal Audit and external auditors to support quarterly reviews, annual audits, SOX requirements, audit committee deliverables, and timely resolution of complex reporting matters. Identify and drive continuous improvement opportunities across SEC reporting, reporting technology, templates, and recurring processes. Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as directed by Accounting and Finance leadership. Bachelor's degree in Accounting Active CPA required. 10+ years of progressive accounting, auditing, financial reporting, or SEC reporting experience. Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, Regulation S-X, Regulation S-K, disclosure controls, and public company reporting practices. Demonstrated experience preparing or reviewing Forms 10-K and 10-Q, financial statement disclosures, MD&A, disclosure checklists, tie-outs, and technical accounting documentation. Strong technical accounting research, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to apply judgment to complex accounting and reporting matters. Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, meet tight deadlines, and communicate effectively with senior leadership and cross-functional partners. Hands-on leadership style with a demonstrated ability to operate as both a strategic advisor and an active contributor. Big 4 public accounting experience strongly preferred. Experience with a large accelerated SEC filer, Fortune 500 company, or complex multinational organization. Experience with XBRL, Workiva or similar financial reporting tools, SOX controls, and reporting process automation. Consumer products, beverage, manufacturing, or retail industry experience a plus.