Sr Manager, Financial Reporting

About the role

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

The approximate pay range for this position is $165,000 to $200,000. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to knowledge, skills and abilities as well as geographic location.

Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Nestlé Careers (nestlejobs.com).

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of monthly, quarterly, and annual corporate reporting to Nestlé S.A., ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and insightful analytics that support executive decision-making.
• Provide leadership oversight of the close and reporting process, translating financial results into clear narratives on performance drivers, risks, and opportunities.
• Serve as a strategic partner to tax, legal, treasury, supply chain, and cross-functional stakeholders to navigate complex accounting matters and implement evolving reporting requirements.
• Serve as a strategic partner to ensure audit readiness and execution across multiple divisions and functions, fostering strong governance, consistency, and collaboration.
• Play a key leadership role in M&A activities, including acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, and carve-outs, driving financial transparency and supporting purchase accounting outcomes.
• Champion financial stewardship by monitoring key balance sheet and working capital metrics, enabling proactive insights and disciplined decision-making.
• Build, lead, and inspire a high-performing team—developing talent, strengthening capabilities, and creating a strong succession pipeline.
• Drive a culture of continuous improvement through simplification, standardization, and automation, partnering with finance and digital teams to enhance data quality, efficiency, and controls

Requirements and Minimum Education Level

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8-10+ years of progressive experience in accounting, financial reporting, audit, or finance leadership roles in a complex corporate environment.
• Experience in consumer-packaged goods or a similarly complex, matrixed industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting, consolidations, and accounting for complex transactions, with experience in GAAP and/or IFRS.
• 5-7+ years of people leadership experience is required.

Knowledge

• Expertise in corporate reporting, consolidations, and financial reporting systems within a complex organization.
• Deep knowledge of IFRS and/or US GAAP, including the ability to research complex accounting issues and prepare clear documentation.
• Strong understanding of internal controls, governance, and the business environment in a consumer products or similarly complex industry.
• Demonstrated experience improving and automating finance processes using tools such as Excel, Power BI, Alteryx, RPA, and dashboarding solutions.

Skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, project management, and documentation skills.
• Strong collaboration and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with sound judgment and strong execution.

Digital Skills and Capabilities

• Ability to understand data structures and improve the reliability of financial reporting data.
• Ability to streamline processes, reduce manual intervention, and strengthen speed, quality, and control through digital solutions.
• Ability to translate complex data into clear insights and identify opportunities to improve business outcomes through innovation and process redesign.