Accounting and Finance Management Development Program (AFMDP)

Accounting and Finance Management Development Program (AFMDP)

JCPenney is proud to offer the Accounting & Finance Management Development Program (AFMDP) in our Shared Services Center located in Salt Lake City, Utah. The AFMDP is a 12 month robust development program which will allow you to join the JCPenney finance management team while you finish your degree (25-40 hour work week). Participants will receive management training in corporate accounting functions, project management, financial/data analysis, team management, and executive presentation skills. Successful participants will create value for JCPenney through live business projects while receiving coaching and mentoring from JCPenney business leaders.

Upon successful completion of the program, graduates can transition into possible roles such as Accounting Analyst, Staff Accountant, or Internal Auditor for JCPenney.

Why Join JCPenney?

JCPenney is one of the nation's largest retailers of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise and has a long history of being a true American icon. Our vision is to style and inspire all people to live life their way. As a company founded on the Golden Rule, our success is rooted in the belief that we treat everyone the way we would want to be treated. As the passionate, everyday champion, we empower all who make the most out of every occasion and achievement - our customers and ourselves.

Working at JCPenney means joining a dedicated team of associates who are encouraged to be uniquely themselves in a safe,â\u0080¯caring,â\u0080¯and welcoming environment.â\u0080¯It is a place where careers prosper, accomplishments are celebrated and diversity flourishes.

Management Experience Offerings:
• Exposure to multiple finance areas (GL, Inventory Management, AP, Payroll, AR, Credit, Banking)
• Live business projects with management support and oversight Frequent feedback and coaching
• Senior management mentoring and Management level compensation
• Career progression available within Controllers, Internal Audit, FP&A, Store Ops, and Supply Chain (in Salt Lake City, UT, Dallas, TX, and nationwide)

Who Should Apply?

We are looking for future leaders who are entrepreneurial thinkers and problem solvers. We provide a platform for candidates to prepare for a corporate finance and accounting career while contributing real time through projects and problem solving opportunities.

To apply for the AFMDP, candidates must meet the following requirements:
• Majors: Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, Information Systems, Operations & Supply Chain, Management, or similar
• Must graduate in by December 2023
• GPA: 3.0 (minimum)
• Fully Remote Work, occasional in-office meetings

Job Title: Accounting and Finance Management Development Program (AFMDP)
Location: Salt Lake City, UT, United States -
Job ID: 1112575

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