Technical accounting guidance that aligns with business objectives and complies with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles
Leading the Derivatives Accounting Center of Excellence
KPMG relationship; work to resolve issues
Provide technical guidance on accounting issues and the application of accounting principles and regulatory pronouncements
Advise on the structuring of transactions and consult on proposed transactions
Determine impact of new accounting standards and aid in their implementation and prepare disclosures for external reporting
Ensure that financial policies are updated timely and accessible; respond to questions regarding implementation to specific circumstances
Manage external debt offering process including the filing of Registration Statements
Assess SOX implications of Treasury matters; support the Global Control Standard
Significant interaction with Treasury, Tax and Divisional Management
Derivatives Accounting Center of Excellence (COE)
Manage a team of five individuals
The COE is responsible for:
determining the accounting treatment of all of PepsiCo's derivatives prior to execution
developing ASC 815 hedge accounting documentation
providing periodic accounting entries for all PepsiCo's foreign exchange and commodity derivatives to the divisions
preparing the 10-K/10-Q disclosures for derivatives
Technical Accounting/External Reporting:
Timely filing of Forms 10-K and 10-Q with the SEC:
Responsible for drafting sections of financial statements for areas related to derivatives, debt and fair value
Responsible for reviewing financial statements to determine compliance with GAAP
Assist in responding to any SEC comment letters and requests
KPMG Relationship:
Manage issues resolution process
Financial Control and Process Management
Maintain adequate internal control process over external reporting and disclosure for Section 404 attestation by external auditors
Develop and implement best practices by leverage relationships with PwC, peer companies and other firms
Technical Accounting Guidance
Provide guidance and advice to Corporate functions and to divisions (both domestically and internationally including regional/country level) including:
Financial instruments
Work with Treasury and Tax to determine accounting implications for new legal entities (review funding memos)
Review credit facility documentation
Leasing transactions
Capital Appropriations Requests
Manage external debt offering process - interact with Treasury, Tax and Legal
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and alignment with business objectives.
Prepare white papers/position papers for concurrence by senior management and KPMG
Proactively influence accounting standards setting process, evaluating and communicating impact to PepsiCo senior management
Lead implementation of new accounting requirements
Develop, update and implement PepsiCo accounting policies such as supporting policy website and providing guidance and interpretation of policies
Develop and implement best practices
Other Projects as needed
Qualifications / Requirements
Education/Certification:
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
CPA, required
Work experience:
Minimum of 8-10 years of experience in accounting/auditing
"BIG 4" Accounting experience preferred
Seasoned judgment
Skills/Characteristics
Technical master with pragmatic approach
Strong professional network
Strong communication skills - excellent written and verbal skills
Team player - able to interact with all levels in the organization
Must be willing and able to travel 5-10% of the time.
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