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Assistant Manager, Commercial Controller, APAC

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Posted Date: Oct 23, 2026
Requisition Number: 130872

Location

Makati, National Capital Region, Philippines

About The Hershey Company

The Hershey Company (NYSE: HSY) is an industry-leading snacks company known for making more moments of goodness through its iconic brands. With a strong portfolio across chocolate, confectionery, and salty snacks, Hershey delights consumers every day. Our beloved brands include Hershey’s, Reese’s, KitKat®, Dots Pretzels, Lesser Evil, Jolly Rancher, Twizzlers, Ice Breakers, and more. At Hershey, we are committed to making a meaningful difference in the communities where we live, work, and do business. This commitment originated with our founder, Milton Hershey, and continues to shape who we are today. Guided by our employee value proposition, Lead Today. Create Tomorrow, we empower our people to drive impact now while shaping what comes next. Our One Hershey mindset brings teams together across functions, geographies, and businesses, enabling us to operate with speed, collaboration, and shared purpose. The Hershey Company is proud to be recognized as a top employer in the United States, reflecting our commitment to our people, culture, and purpose.

Job Overview

The Associate Manager, Commercial Accounting Partner, APAC supports commercial accounting activities across the APAC region, with a focus on Gross-to-Net accounting, Direct Marketing Expenses (DME), and SG&A. The role is responsible for helping ensure timely and accurate financial results in accordance with U.S. GAAP while maintaining strong accounting and control practices. This position also partners with cross-functional and regional teams to drive process improvements and support global and APAC projects related to commercial accounting platforms and solutions.

The role is based in Manila, Philippines.

Accountabilities

  • Lead the delivery of complete, accurate, timely, and properly controlled financial results across APAC for Gross-to-Net Sales, including Trade and RD&As, Direct Marketing Expenses (DME), and SG&A.
  • Perform SOX and management audit activities and support requirements arising from internal and external audit engagements.
  • Develop and maintain regional procedures, processes, and tools for Trade Promotions, RD&A, and DME while strengthening the region’s commercial accounting methodology and internal controls.
  • Partner with country finance and commercial teams, providing oversight and guidance on U.S. GAAP reporting, management reporting, and operational analytics.
  • Evaluate regional contracts and commercial agreements and provide accounting guidance and documentation, with particular focus on distributor arrangements and DME vendors.
  • Drive continuous process improvement by adopting global template processes and systems and enhancing accounting practices specific to the APAC region.
  • Support controllership decisions and changes connected to global initiatives, including the centralization of commercial activities with Hershey Trading.
  • Support the governance and tracking of revenue-recognition triggers, ensuring the consistent, timely, and accurate recognition of financial results.
  • Collaborate closely with multifunctional commercial, finance, controls, and accounting teams across the region.

Minimum Education & Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is preferred.
  • At least six years of progressive professional experience, including experience working with a global public company.
  • Strong understanding of management accounting, financial controls, and finance processes.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong presentation skills.
  • Working knowledge of SAP and other financial reporting tools.
  • Fluent written and verbal communication skills in English.
  • Strong conflict-resolution, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to navigate ambiguous situations.
  • Enterprise, process, systems, and continuous-improvement mindset.
  • Demonstrated potential for professional growth and the ability to take ownership of responsibilities.

Benefits and Perks

At Hershey, we offer competitive pay and a comprehensive total rewards package designed to support your wellbeing, financial security, and life outside of work.

  • Work Setup: (100% RTO, Hybrid, or Fully Remote): Hybrid
  • Health & Wellbeing: Medical, plus wellness programs that support your physical and mental health
  • Financial Security: Competitive pay, annual incentive opportunities
  • Time Off & Flexibility: Paid time off, company holidays, and flexible ways of working where applicable
  • Growth & Development: Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility

Benefits may vary based on role, location, and eligibility

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