AP Control COE Assoc Manager, North America

Overview

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The AP Control COE Center Associate Manager 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 Associate Manager assesses financial and control risks, determines appropriate accounting treatment, and recommends mitigating actions to ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal policies.

• Oversee financial reporting activities related to AP, T&E, and PCard operations within the S&T/R2P team. Perform review and analytical oversight of AP Balance Sheet account, review and approve AP GL reconciliations ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Lead period‑end close activities, including review and approval of journal entries, accruals, 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 Pepsi Co 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 and 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.

• Expected compensation range: $93,500 – $156,450.
• Actual starting salary will be based on location, confirmed job‑related skills, experience, and education.
• Bonus based on performance, with eligibility target payout of 10% of annual salary paid annually.
• Paid time off subject to eligibility, including parental leave, vacation, sick, and bereavement.
• Comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental, vision, disability, health, and dependent care reimbursement accounts; employee assistance program; accident, group legal, and life insurance; defined contribution retirement plan.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s degree preferred).
• CPA; public accounting experience considered a plus.
• 5+ 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…