Associate Manager, Finance Compliance

Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION

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 Michael Angelo’s, noosa, Pace, Pacific Foods, Prego, Rao’s Homemade, Swanson, and V8.

In our Snacks division, we have brands like Cape Cod, Goldfish, Kettle Brand, Lance, Late July, Pepperidge Farm, Snack Factory, and Snyder’s of Hanover.

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 community’s where our employees work and live is very important to Campbell’s. Our Giving that Matters 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.

Position Overview :

The Associate Manager of Finance Compliance plays a critical role in supporting Campbell’s SOX Compliance program within the Corporate Audit department and will report to the Finance Compliance Manager.

This position will primarily be supporting the business process portion of the SOX compliance program that guides, monitors, and evaluates the design and operating effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting (ICFR).

The candidate will be required to have a hands-on approach and be involved in all aspects of business process SOX activities from planning to execution.

Additional responsibilities include coordination with the SOX ITGC team, finance policy management, consult management on risk related topics, support various compliance programs and assist with certain corporate audit projects.

The role provides high visibility to senior management within the company.

We are looking for a candidate that has a strong knowledge of SOX 404, proficient understanding of GAAP, well versed in risk assessment and identification, comfortable discussing audit deficiencies with senior management, and have a strong sense of ownership to drive remediation efforts and process enhancements.

This position is located in Camden, NJ. Campbells operates a hybrid work environment with 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week remote.

Travel up to 5% may be required.

Responsibilities

Lead and execute various SOX program components, including scoping, risk assessment, control testing, workpaper review, deficiency evaluations, recommendations and remediation

Assess business processes to identify key controls, risks and provide improvement recommendations to management

Lead the collaboration between the business process SOX team and ITGC SOX team to ensure there is alignment on scope, testing status, and remediation

Manage updates to the SOX documentation including risk and control matrices, as well as process and control narratives

Provide design guidance on new controls / updates to existing controls for new / changes to business processes, system implementations, acquisitions, divestitures, and / or new accounting pronouncements, as applicable

Evaluate control deficiencies, perform root cause and gap analyses, evaluate materiality impact, propose remediation action plans, and track remediation action plans to completion

Supervise resources for compliance activities as well as review test work completed by internal staff and / or 3rd party audit resources

Serve as a liaison of the SOX program between external auditors, internal auditors, 3rd party audit resources, and control owners

Support various compliance activities such as control certifications and key report certifications

Help drive an organizational understanding of SOX and importance of strong internal controls through education and communication

Manage finance policy program and work with management to ensure the policies are current and accurate

Continuously improve the compliance program to become more efficient and effective through optimization and automation

Required Competencies / Skills :

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Business Administration

CPA with an active license in good standing

Minimum of 5 years of experience, preferably with at least 1-2 years of supervisory experience in Audit or Risk at a large public accounting firm

Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Generally Accepted Auditing Standards, SOX 404 and COSO Framework

Understanding of information technology, including experience with automated business process controls and IT dependent controls

Demonstrates intellectual curiosity to delve into the business to understand the risks and challenges they face and how audit processes can effectively meet those needs

Effective oral and written communication skills to effectively influence, build relationships, and resolve conflicts with various levels of management and members of the Campbell’s organization

Demonstrates a continuous improvement mindset and possesses assessment and process-oriented background with ability to adapt in a dynamic environment and drive change

Exhibits a proactive work style, strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize, and has a high level of attention to details

Experiences / skills that are a plus :

Experience with the Consumer-Packaged Goods Industry

Experience with financial statement audits

Experience with SAP ERP system

Familiarity with workflow tools (e.g. AuditBoard, Blackline, ServiceNow)

Familiarity with data analytics / automation tools (e.g. Power BI, Power Pivot, Power Automate)

Compensation and Benefits :

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

$81,200-$116,700

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.