Senior Accountant, Financial Reporting

Since 1869, we've connected people through food they love. We’re proud to be stewards of amazing brands that people trust. Our portfolio includes the iconic Campbell’s brand, as well as Cape Cod, Chunky, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pacific Foods, Pepperidge Farm, Prego, Pace, Rao’s Homemade, Snack Factory, Snyder’s of Hanover. Swanson, and V8. 

Here, you will make a difference every day. You will be supported to build a rewarding career with opportunities to grow, innovate and inspire. Make history with us.

Why Campbell’s…

• Benefits begin on day one and include medical, dental, short and long-term disability, AD&D, and life insurance (for individual, families, and domestic partners).
• Employees are eligible for our matching 401(k) plan and can enroll on the first day of employment with immediate vesting.
• Campbell’s offers unlimited sick time along with paid time off and holiday pay.
• If in WHQ – free access to the fitness center. Access to on-site day care (operated by Bright Horizons) and company store.
• Giving back to the communities where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s.   Our “Campbell’s Cares” program matches employee donations and/or volunteer activity up to $1,500 annually.
• Campbell’s has a variety of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support employees.

How you will make history here...
General Summary

Seeking an engaging person to join Campbell's as a team member in the Financial Reporting Group. In this role you will be part of the team that prepares the Company's quarterly and annual consolidated financial statements, associated press releases and investor materials, develops and implements accounting policies, provides accounting guidance on significant, complex or unusual transactions.

What you will do...

Principal Accountabilities

• Assist in the quarterly preparation of Forms 10-K and 10-Q and other SEC filings, including preparing certain sections, compiling supporting documentation, and tagging in iXBRL.

• Assist in benchmarking peer company SEC filings/disclosures, analyzing reporting practices, and proposing disclosure improvements.

• Assist investor relations in reviewing earnings press release and investor materials.

• Assist in the preparation and review of quarterly Audit Committee communication materials.

• Perform preliminary research for guidance on technical accounting issues.

• Provide monitoring and support for treasury accounting systems (ERP interfaces, execution of close routines, accounting template development and maintenance).

• Participate in the close process, prepare journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations and rollforwards, monthly balance sheet review materials and presenting results to management.

• Assist with the quarterly evaluation of goodwill and intangible asset recoverability including participating in meetings, summarizing discussion points, development of segment balance sheets, working with discounted cash flow models, and scenario sensitivities.

• Assist with the preparation of benefit plan financial statements and asset price testing.

• Interact with internal and external auditors responding to questions and providing support materials for applicable tieouts and SOX controls.

• Drive continuous improvement focusing on streamlining and automating processes and leading the execution of related change activities.

• Ensure that all work complies with U.S. GAAP, financial policies, and internal financial controls.

• Other responsibilities include but are not limited to participating in special projects, system enhancements, and ad hoc analyses as assigned.

Job Complexity and Scope

Must have a strong understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and their application to business specific transactions. The position is fast paced, requiring an individual that can operate within a team, under tight deadlines with a high degree of accuracy; takes initiative, is detail oriented, resourceful, and comfortable interacting with key financial personnel within other departments: treasury, tax, general accounting, legal, corporate FP&A and investor relations.

What you will bring to the table... (Must Have)

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree – with an emphasis in accounting, finance or business administration

• 2+ years finance experience preferably in public accounting

• Certified Public Accountant required

• MS Office suite skills, Excel (i.e. Macros, Pivot Tables, V-Lookups), Word, and Power Point

• SAP and EPM or similar ERP and consolidation systems experience a plus

Travel: Minimal

Compensation and Benefits:

The target base salary range for this full-time, salaried position is between 

$71,500-$98,300

Individual base pay depends on work location and additional factors such as experience, job-related skills, and relevant education or training. Total pay may include other forms of compensation. In addition, we offer competitive health, dental, 401k and wellness benefits beginning on the first day of employment. Please ask your Talent Acquisition Partner for more information about our total rewards package.

The Company is committed to providing equal opportunity for employees and qualified applicants in all aspects of the employment relationship, including consideration for employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, marital status, protected veteran status, disability, age, religion, or any other classification protected by law.