Manager, Accounting Special Projects - The Wonderful Company

 You may know us as Wonderful Pistachios, FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, JUSTIN Wine, Teleflora and Halos Citrus, but we're all one Wonderful and have an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Accounting Special Projects. In this dynamic role, you will be responsible for working with business leaders on key initiatives at the Wonderful Company, where your technical FP&A expertise is required. Projects include financial standardization across brands, assessing and improving operational efficiency, identifying business risks, oversight of the rotational program, evaluating internal controls, providing temporary finance & accounting support, and fraud investigation and prevention.

The ideal candidate is a proactive self-starter who enjoys project variety, thrives on new challenges, and who exhibits the leadership skills necessary to work and communicate with all levels of management. This person will exhibit a strong command of operational planning/budgeting processes and practices (including planning cycles, management reporting, variance analysis and financial data presentation) while operating in a ‘consulting’ role. Experience in system implementations are a plus. Candidate must have proven track record of successful change implementation and an ability to work as both an individual contributor and as a project manager. Must be flexible with the changing demands of the position, including but not limited to shifting priorities and timelines. This position provides opportunity for upward finance and accounting mobility within the extended The Wonderful Company organization for candidates with demonstrated business acumen. This role provides a unique opportunity for professional growth and leadership in a dynamic environment. This is a full-time position based in our West Los Angeles office, reporting directly to the Director, Accounting Special Projects.

We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.

• Engage with a diverse set of business unit finance leaders and their finance and accounting teams to identify, lead and complete special projects, such as system implementations support, process evaluations and optimizations, fraud investigations, working capital/ROI or other KPI alignment and ad hoc financial analysis.
• Perform FP&A or Accounting bench strength engagements across different Business Units to assist in periods of natural attrition or temporary gaps
• Provide oversight and management of the Finance and Accounting Rotational (“FARM”) Program which manages 8+ Rotation Associates annually
• Create and oversee improvement initiatives for the FARM Program
• Build strong relationships with internal customers at all levels within the company
• Support accounting and finance related technologies, including but not limited to ERP system implementation and optimization, data validation, user testing support and partnership with Business Unit leaders and the Project Management team.
• Identify and implement best practices and process improvements
• Ability to successfully handle ambiguity to clearly define project roles, expectations and deliverables
• Demonstrate end-to-end project management abilities, such as preparing project plans/timelines, driving progress towards project milestones, managing and engaging stakeholders, regularly evaluate scope/project status, and presenting findings via documentation and formal read-out to team and stakeholders
• Draft clear and concise findings/recommendations and assist in the implementation of those recommendations

• 5 - 7 years of progressive work experience in Finance, Accounting or other related data and analysis-intensive field
• 1-2 years of prior management experience
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field. Advanced degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA) is a plus
• Extensive experience with large-scale ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills are required
• Experience in communicating with all management levels through your ability to listen to business unit needs, understand complex matters and articulate them clearly, and present your findings and recommendations through oral or written presentations
• Strong accounting background and knowledge of accounting concepts, particularly around reporting and financial analysis
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate with individuals at all levels across the organization
• Proven ability to produce high-quality materials within tight deadlines
• Ability to travel 10-20%, as necessary, both domestic and international
• Ability to flex and adapt to changing priorities, and ability to prioritize work from multiple projects to meet deadlines
• Ability to influence the decision-making process across a wide range of stakeholders
• Goal oriented, energetic, with a can-do attitude. Creates and maintains positive relationships within the team and extended organization

Pay Range: $115,000- $130,000 and may include a discretionary bonus.  Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • Virtual mental health resources 
  • Life coaching 
  • Engaging employee community groups 
  • Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • Library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service.

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We are pleased to share with you The Wonderful Company’s new Corporate Social Responsibility website: csr.wonderful.com.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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