Accountant, Finance

Fresh-Squeezed Legacy, Bold New Chapter

Tropicana Brands Group is a $3B startup aiming to revolutionize the beverage category. Formed in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our portfolio includes iconic brands like Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Copella, and Punica. With over 76 years of global leadership in the orange juice category, we're committed to preserving this legacy while driving innovation in other areas. From reimagining orange juice to creating functional smoothies and driving afternoon refreshments, we are striving to become the undisputed global leader in fresh and chilled beverages.

The Finance team plays a critical role in Tropicana Brands Group's overall success by providing financial insights, strategic guidance, and operational support. Through budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis, the team ensures that resources are allocated efficiently to drive profitability and growth. Additionally, the team supports decision-making by identifying risks and opportunities, optimizing costs, and ensuring compliance with internal controls and financial regulations. By partnering with other departments, Finance helps align financial goals with business strategies, ultimately contributing to the company's stability and long-term success.

Your Next Pour: The Opportunity

We are looking to add an Accountant, Finance to support the Global Controllership Team. This role will be responsible for consolidating financial results for North America, deliver variance analytics (YOY, QOQ), and prepare financial reports to meet monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting requirements, including supporting the preparation of annual financial statements. Additionally, this role is critical in building and maintaining account reconciliations, enhancing accounting processes and internal controls in the ERP system, and ensuring financial reporting meets the needs of the organization while complying with all applicable regulations and U.S. GAAP. Tropicana is looking for a critical thinker with exceptional communication, influencing and relationship management skills who thrives in a fast-paced environment. Additional Responsibilities include:

• Assist in the implementation and improvement of accounting processes and internal controls within our systems.

• Support accurate and timely North American financial reporting by applying technical accounting knowledge.

• Collaborate with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and external auditors to facilitate financial close and reporting activities.

• Contribute to initiatives aimed at improving financial reporting, increasing process efficiency, and optimizing systems.

• Participate in ad hoc analysis, special projects, and ongoing process improvement efforts as needed.

The Perfect Blend: Experience

• 2-4 years of progressive accounting experience, with a blend of public accounting and corporate accounting highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting standards, and financial reporting.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP S/4HANA preferred) and post-implementation stabilization a plus.
• Experience in financial consolidation, variance analysis, and financial reporting best practices.
• Strong technical accounting skills, including interpreting and applying complex accounting guidance.
• Knowledge of SOX compliance and internal control frameworks.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with financial reporting tools preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic environment while managing multiple priorities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with the ability to explain complex financial information clearly.
• Collaborative team player with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Proactive problem-solver with the ability to navigate ambiguity and drive results.

Foundational Ingredients: Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future
• Must be located in Chicago, IL surrounding area or willing to relocate for the duration of employment.
• Willingness to adapt and thrive in a blended work environment with 3-days in office, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations

Perks that Pack a Punch:

TBG is pleased to offer you a comprehensive benefits package which includes a 401(k) plan, medical, dental, vision, company provided life, STD and LTD insurance. In addition, you may also elect to participate in voluntary life, accident, hospital, and critical illness coverages.

The salary range for this position is $59,000-$80,000 annually