Location DescriptionPost Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minnesota, is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.
ResponsibilitiesAt Post Consumer Brands, we're determined to bring joy to the table for all, and strong financial leadership makes that possible. As Vice President of Accounting, Planning & Analysis, you'll own the integrity of our financial reporting while shaping how the business plans, forecasts, and measures performance.
Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this role leads accounting, shared services, SOX, and FP&A, partnering closely with senior leaders across the business and our parent company, Post Holdings. You'll step into a well-run function with capable leaders in place but bring your experience to elevate it even further. This role is open due to retirement and is perfect for a seasoned accounting and finance leader who thrives at the intersection of technical rigor, strategic thinking, and people leadership.
Key Responsibilities- Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close and forecast cadence, driving continuous improvement in accuracy, timeliness, and transparency
- Lead all aspects of financial accounting and reporting, ensuring compliance with GAAP, SOX, and regulatory requirements
- Direct the company's financial planning, budgeting, and long-range forecasting processes, including SG&A target setting and performance communication
- Serve as a trusted business partner to executive leadership, providing clear, action-oriented insights that support decision-making
- Lead and develop a team including Directors of Accounting, FP&A, Financial Shared Services, and the SOX Manager, building strong successors and a high-performance culture
- Act as the primary point of contact for external auditors and advisors, coordinating annual audits and ensuring high-quality outcomes
- Provide financial leadership for acquisitions, integrations, divestitures, and major business transformations as needed
QualificationsWhat We're Looking For - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA strongly preferred (MBA or CMA a plus)
- 15+ years of progressive financial leadership experience, including senior roles in complex, multientity organizations
- Deep expertise in GAAP, financial controls, and enterprise accounting systems
- Demonstrated experience leading both Accounting and FP&A functions
- Background in consumer products, manufacturing, retail, or largescale operational environments strongly preferred
- A leader who sets direction, not just executes, able to coach strong leaders and raise the bar over time
Why You'll Love This Role- Big company opportunity. Small company attitude. You'll have the scale and resources of a major organization, with the agility and visibility to see your impact
- High executive exposure and the ability to influence enterprise-wide outcomes
- A role that builds on a strong foundation, allowing you to focus on continuous improvement rather than turnaround
- Diverse, engaging work across technical accounting, planning, and strategic finance
- A strong leadership bench and long-term growth potential within the finance organization
Anticipated Start Date- Due to timing of retirement, we're looking for this individual to being in September 2026.
Location & Travel- Location: Lakeville, MN (corporate office)
- Hybrid working model: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays (In-Office), Mondays and Fridays remote
- Travel: Limited and primarily tied to audits, leadership meetings, or special projects
Ready to Make an ImpactIf you're excited by the opportunity to lead with ownership, partner closely with senior leaders, and help shape how a portfolio of beloved brands performs and grows, we'd love to hear from you.
Discover just right. Apply today and bring your leadership to Post Consumer Brands.The pay range for this position is $215,000-$270,000 per year.