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Job Summary

Reporting to the Finance Manager, we are seeking a technology-savvy accounting professional to drive automation and continuous improvement initiatives across Corporate Controllers Group (CCG). This role combines accounting expertise with technology, data analytics, and process improvement capabilities to develop solutions that enhance efficiency, reporting, and controls. While supporting key accounting processes during the monthly close cycle, the primary focus of the role is identifying, developing, and implementing automation solutions that modernize and streamline finance operations.

A Taste of Your Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and support automation opportunities that improve efficiency, reporting, controls, and business processes within Corporate Controllers Group (CCG).
• Gather, document, and analyze business requirements to recommend automation solutions and process improvements that meet stakeholder needs.
• Coordinate automation projects through planning, development, testing, implementation, and ongoing support.
• Design, develop, maintain, and enhance automation solutions, dashboards, reports, and analytical tools to support CCG operations, including solutions developed directly within the CCG organization.
• Provide support for internal and external financial statements in compliance with GAAP or other regulatory requirements
• Collaborate with business partners, developers, and external resources to translate business requirements into effective automation and reporting solutions.
• Monitor project milestones, track progress, and prepare status updates and presentations for leadership and key stakeholders.
• Provide ongoing support and continuous improvement for existing automation, reporting, and analytics solutions to meet evolving business needs.
• Research and leverage new technologies, tools, and data capabilities to improve productivity, accuracy, and scalability across CCG processes.
• Demonstrate ability to work independently, in a cross functional team and with various levels
• Participate in period-end close activities to ensure completion of assigned tasks and account reconciliations, including identification and resolution of unusual items and issues

Ingredients Required for Your Success

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required
• 3+ years of professional experience in public accounting or corporate accounting.
• Experience with automation and analytics tools such as UiPath, Power BI, Power Automate, Microsoft Copilot, and advanced Excel functionality preferred.
• Experience in business process analysis, solution development, User Acceptance Testing and implementation
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with experience coordinating cross-functional initiatives and supporting projects from concept through implementation.
• Proven ability to document, streamline, and improve business processes through detailed process mapping, analysis, and documentation.
• Ability to apply accounting knowledge and analytical skills to identify automation opportunities, improve processes, and enhance financial controls.
• Demonstrate exceptional communication (written and oral), change leadership and customer service characteristics.

Number of Days in Office: 3

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Compensation 

The annual salary listed above is the expected offering for this position. An employee’s actual annual salary will be based on but not limited to: location, relevant experience/level and skillset, while balancing internal Conagra employees’ equity. Conagra Brands will comply with applicable law regarding minimum salaries for exempt employees.

Our Benefits

We care about your total well-being and will support you with the following, subject to your location and role:

• Health: Comprehensive healthcare plans, wellness incentive program, mental wellbeing support and fitness reimbursement

• Wealth: Great pay, bonus incentive opportunity, matching 401(k) and stock purchase plan

• Growth: Career development opportunities, employee resource groups, on-demand learning and tuition reimbursement

• Balance: Paid-time off, parental leave, flexible work-schedules (subject to your location and role) and volunteer opportunities

Our Company

At Conagra Brands, we have a rich heritage of making great food. We aspire to have the most impactful, energized and inclusive culture in food. As a member of our 18,000+ person team across 40+ locations, you are empowered to reach your potential, make an impact and own your career. We're in the business of building champions – within our people and our iconic brands like Birds Eye®, Slim Jim® and Reddi-Wip®.

Our focus on innovation extends beyond making great food, it also reflects our commitment to embracing new solutions that positively impact our team, the communities we serve and the health of our planet. Foodies Welcome.

Conagra Brands is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, pregnancy, leave status, disability, veteran status, genetic information and/or any other characteristic or status protected by national, federal, state or local law. Reasonable accommodation may be made upon request.