Associate Finance Manager, North America Commercial Accounting

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 another and grow together. Because becoming the undisputed leader in food means surrounding ourselves with people who are hungry for what’s next.​

OVERVIEW

As an Associate Finance Manager (AFM) on the North America Commercial Accounting team, you will have a front-row seat to a dynamic, growing business while supporting the commercial accounting needs of North America Pet and other North America businesses.

 

This role sits at the intersection of commercial finance operations and technical accounting. You will partner with commercial, sales and consumer finance, credit, customer operations, Financial Shared Services, external auditors, and outsourced accounting partners to ensure accurate reporting, sound controls, and timely decisions. The role provides a unique opportunity to support customer- and consumer-facing programs while deepening expertise in revenue recognition, trade and other deductions, reserves, close and reporting, and financial governance.

 

This role offers many unique developmental opportunities, including:

• Directly supporting the growth and operating model of the North America Pet business while building broad commercial and financial acumen.
• Supporting the continued integration and standardization of Pet accounting operations and adopting best-in-class practices across the GAO.
• Providing technical accounting, controls, and financial reporting support for complex and evolving commercial activities.
• Deepening accounting, control, and reporting expertise through recurring close responsibilities and nonrecurring programs, projects, and transactions.
• Advancing process improvement, standardization, and new capabilities in support of a continuously optimized global operating model.

 

Success in this role requires a proactive, detail-oriented, and results-oriented professional who can influence cross-functional partners, manage changing priorities, apply strong technical accounting and financial acumen, and continuously improve processes.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide technical accounting analysis and guidance, in partnership with commercial cross-functional business partners, for new customer- and consumer-facing programs, contracts, rebates, promotions, and other nonrecurring matters.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close and reporting processes for North America Commercial Accounting, including sales cutoff and revenue recognition activities in accordance with ASC 606 and General Mills accounting and control standards.
• Prepare, review, and analyze commercial accounting results and communicate insights to business partners.
• Partner with the North America Credit and Financial Shared Services teams to support appropriate accounts receivable reserves and compliance with current expected credit loss (CECL) requirements.
• Own or support critical controls and governance activities, including SOX controls and key operational control activities within the commercial space.
• Monitor and review work completed by outsourced accounting partners and centers of excellence; resolve escalations and ensure deliverables accurately and timely meet GAO and business partner needs.
• Provide external auditor interaction and support.
• Partner across the global Commercial Community of Practice and the broader GAO to share knowledge, adopt best-in-class practices, and strengthen governance and ways of working.
• Support GAO-wide projects and initiatives that improve processes, enable new capabilities, and globally standardize ways of working; perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• CPA
• B.S. in Accounting
• 4+ years of relevant experience in public accounting, commercial accounting, or another related accounting role
• Working knowledge of broad U.S. GAAP subject matter, including revenue recognition, allowances and reserves, and technical accounting research and documentation
• Experience supporting financial close, reporting, internal controls, and/or SOX compliance
• Demonstrated fiduciary responsibility, accuracy, attention to detail, and sound judgment
• Demonstrated ability to influence stakeholders through effective communication, collaboration, and presentation
• Proactive, adaptable, and able to respond quickly and smoothly to changing priorities
• Able to establish and improve processes, organize work effectively, and manage competing priorities
• Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work independently

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s degree in Accounting
• Big Four public accounting firm experience
• Experience in commercial accounting, consumer packaged goods, or a related industry
• Working knowledge of SAP, BlackLine, OneStream, Workiva, and Microsoft Office tools
• Experience working with outsourced accounting partners or centers of excellence

ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS

• Located at World Headquarters just outside Minneapolis, MN
• 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. 

SALARY RANGE

The salary range for this position is:

$95,300 - $143,200 Annual

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. ​

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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.

ELIGIBILITY

Applicants must meet a minimum 18-year age qualification.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER (EOE)​

General Mills is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital or familial status, status regarding public assistance, or membership or activity in a local human rights commission.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION REQUEST

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