Accounting, Capital Markets, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Consumer Packaged Goods, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Employee Benefits, External Audit, Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB), Financial Management, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Fortune 500 Customers, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government, Internal Audit, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Mergers and Acquisitions, Organizational Skills, Public Accounting, Regulatory Compliance, Reporting Skills, Restaurant, SEC Filings, Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Technical Accounting, Technical Research, Time Management, Work From Home
Business Unit Overview
Feeding the world is what we do - how we do it is unique. We are not your textbook consumer packaged goods company. While others may be slow to make change happen, Post continuously drives both inorganic and organic growth. Our history is evidence of that fact with over 100 years of heritage and growth from brands that transcend generations like Honey Bunches of Oats, Fruity Pebbles, Malt-O-Meal, Bob Evans, Kibbles 'n Bits, Egg Beaters, Peter Pan peanut butter and more. Our foodservice and ingredient businesses supply other products you love for brands, restaurants and stores.
We have more than 55 offices and manufacturing sites and approximately 13,000 employees. Over the past 13 years, Post has made 28+ acquisitions and innovative financial transactions and reached $8.2 billion in net sales in fiscal 2025. During turbulent times of market uncertainty, the food industry has provided a level of stability unlike other industries
Post Holdings, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company headquartered in Brentwood, a suburb of St. Louis, Missouri. Our casual professional atmosphere encourages team members to collaborate, innovate and support our operating companies. Our passion and drive advance the reputation of our operating companies and brands-together, we make a difference.
Responsibilities
External Reporting & SEC Compliance
- Manage tasks associated with the external SEC reporting cycles, including the preparation of financial statements, footnotes, M&A and supporting documentation, in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Prepare and file periodic SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 11-K and certain 8-Ks
- Develop and manage iXRBL tagging and reporting requirements
- Responsible for timely completion and review of U.S. government quarterly and annual reporting
Technical Accounting & Complex Transactions
- Prepare disclosures related to complex transactions, including pro-formas, business acquisition/divestitures and M&A discussion
- Assist in technical accounting research efforts, including the evaluation of new and emerging guidance and disclosure standards issued by the SEC, FASB and other regulators
- Oversee the preparation of supporting documents associated with capital market transactions, including offer memorandums and registration statements
Controls, Audit & Governance
- Ensure compliance with all regulations related to external reporting, including developing/maintaining internal controls around external reporting to ensure compliance with SOX standards
- Serve as primary liaison with external and internal auditors related to external reporting matters
- Support audit committee, board of directors and ad-hoc reporting requests
Reporting Operations & Systems
- Assist with the administration of the Company's external reporting platform, Workiva
- Oversee preparation of internal deliverables related to financial reporting, including monthly reporting packages
- Oversee preparation, audit and filing of various employee benefit plan financial statements, including pension and 401(k) plans
Cross-Functional Partnership & Team Leadership
- Review disclosures and supporting documents prepared by financial reporting senior accountant for accuracy, completeness and compliance with U.S. GAAP
- Oversee and develop financial reporting team members, including senior accountant and summer intern
Projects & Strategic Initiatives
- Lead and/or assist with special projects and initiatives as needed, including finance systems implementation projects, acquisitions and divestitures
Qualifications
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- Master's degree in Accounting preferred
- CPA certification preferred
- 5+ years in a large public accounting firm with SEC clients or combination of public accounting firm with SEC clients and private industry with SEC responsibilities
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Experience with SEC reporting tools (Workiva) and consolidation system (OneStream) preferred
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and theory
- Strong ability to communicate effectively across cross-functional teams
- Strong organizational skills and ability to leave many tasks at once
- Strong management skills with ability to lead and develop team members
This is a hybrid role based in St. Louis. In-office days are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. Work from home days are Mondays and Fridays. #LI-hybrid