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Overview At PepsiCo, you’ll discover a place where our mission is to create smiles around the world. With a portfolio of more than 500 beloved brands including, Gatorade, Lay’s and Quaker, our work touches millions of people every day. At the heart of the company is a team of thinkers, creators, and problem-solvers who collaborate to innovate and turn ideas into action. Driven by innovation and a focus on creating joyful moments through food and drinks, our decisions are guided by consumer centricity, creating opportunities for our associates to do meaningful work and make a lasting impact in the communities we serve. Whatever your role, you’ll be part of a global community that values your ideas and empowers you to make an impact, on your career and on the world around you. The AP Control COE Center Analyst is responsible for providing financial control oversight and governance for the Global AP Control COE in North America,, on Accounts Payables (AP), T&E and PCard financial reporting and control processes. This role ensures the integrity of financial reporting related to AP, T&E and PCard processes, oversees balance sheet and period close activities, and maintains a strong internal control environment, including SOX compliance. A key responsibility of the role is to act as a key business partner to the Requisition-to-Pay (R2P) / Accounts Payable operations team, providing guidance on non-routine and complex transactions. The AP Control COE Center Assoc Manager assesses financial and control risks, determines appropriate accounting treatment, and recommends mitigating actions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies. Responsibilities Oversee Vendor Supply Chain Finance program performance through various monitoring tools, ensuring operational and compliance goals are met. Review and approve funding reconciliations ensuring alignment between program balances and amounts owed bank partners, and ensuring proper and timely payments. Lead and drive root cause analysis on unusual or recurring issues, proactively implement process improvement and/or remediation needs in an accurate and timely manner. Partner with all North America Supply Chain, Finance and Control functions to drive issue resolution. Participate in period-end close activities, including review and approval of Journal entries and adjustments related to AP, T&E and PCard transactions Provide accounting guidance for complex or non-routine transactions, assess financial reporting implications and determine the appropriate accounting treatment in alignment with PepsiCo accounting policies and applicable standards. Own and maintain Financial and SOX controls related to the AP, T&E and PCard processes and financial reporting, ensuring controls are properly designed, documented. Monitor the effectiveness of the control environment and drive remediation actions when gaps are identified. Support continuous improvement of controls and processes to strengthen compliance and efficiency. Serve as a key advisor to the R2P / AP operations team on financial control matters. Provide proactive guidance on risk identification, control considerations, and accounting implications for operational decisions. Collaborate with Finance, Controllership, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment with financial reporting requirements. Compensation and Benefits: The expected compensation range for this position is between $73,400 - $122,850. Location, confirmed job-related skills, experience, and education will be considered in setting actual starting salary. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range during the hiring process. Bonus based on performance and eligibility target payout is 5% of annual salary paid out annually. Paid time off subject to eligibility, including paid parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement. In addition to salary, PepsiCo offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees and their families, subject to elections and eligibility: Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Health, and Dependent Care Reimbursement Accounts, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Insurance (Accident, Group Legal, Life), Defined Contribution Retirement Plan. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (Master’s Degree preferred) CPA. Public accounting experience is considered a plus 3+ years of experience and strong knowledge of financial controls, accounting principles and financial reporting Deep understanding of Accounts Payable and Procure-to-Pay processes Experience with SOX compliance and internal control frameworks Ability to assess complex transactions and determine appropriate accounting treatment Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Experience working with Shared Service Centers Ability to influence others and collaborate with operational teams and senior finance stakeholders Strong communication and documentation skills Flexible and detail oriented Self-motivated, disciplined, and capable of driving results EEO Statement Our Company will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Fair Credit Reporting Act, and all other applicable laws, including but not limited to, San Francisco Police Code Sections 4901-4919, commonly referred to as the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance; and Chapter XVII, Article 9 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, commonly referred to as the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. PepsiCo is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity If you'd like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please download the available EEO is the Law & EEO is the Law Supplement documents. View PepsiCo EEO Policy. Please view our Pay Transparency Statement
