Senior Accountant

About Tropicana Brands Group  

The launch of Tropicana Brands Group represents an exciting fusion of some of the world's most beloved and up-and-coming brands in the juice category, including Tropicana, Naked, KeVita, Izze, Dole, Copella and Punica. Established in 2022 as a joint venture between PAI Partners and PepsiCo, our new company blends the best of two worlds: one steeped in industry-leading expertise and the heritage of prestige juice brands, and another rooted in a true entrepreneurial, agile mindset.

With a global footprint of more than 2,000 associates that spans North America and Europe, we are proud of our industry-leading capabilities in areas that include innovation, R&D, manufacturing, distribution, sales, marketing and nutrition expertise.

The company’s focused on the vision to quench the world's thirst for more delight and nourishment, while continuing to build upon the many important diversity, sustainability, local community and philanthropic activities that our people and brands have historically supported.

Key Responsibilities:

Tropicana Brands Group is looking for a highly qualified Senior Accountant, Corporate Accounting to support the North America business as part of the Global Controllership Team. This role will consolidate 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.  

Additional Responsibilities include:

• Drive implementation and optimization of accounting processes and internal controls in our systems.
• Provide technical accounting expertise and oversight of North American financial reporting.
• Partner cross-functionally with FP&A, Tax, Treasury, and external auditors to support financial close and reporting activities.
• Identify and lead initiatives to enhance financial reporting, process efficiencies, and systems improvements.
• Support ad hoc analysis, special projects, and continuous improvement initiatives as needed.

Requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 4–6 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.
• Expertise 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.
• 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, seamlessly transitioning between remote work and in-office operations as required with typically 3 days onsite in the Chicago office
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship now or in the future

Benefits Overview:

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.