Assistant BG Controller

Amcor LLC; Manchester (MI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision plans

Flexible time off

Discretionary annual bonus

Job summary

Amcor is seeking a senior finance leader for NA Beverage Rigid Packaging Solutions. You will oversee financial reporting, general accounting, and the monthly close for ~23 locations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP.

You will lead a team of 7 through planning, consolidation, and strategic reporting, partnering with tax, audit, and BU finance to drive performance and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA, CA or similar preferred.
• 10+ years in accounting and reporting in international environment.
• Experience with SEC reporting and manufacturing preferred.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and tax understanding.
• Proven leadership of direct/indirect reports.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Financial Reporting team including capital accounting, depreciation and fixed assets.
• Coordinate monthly closing, consolidation and reporting cycle.
• Manage budgeting, forecast and variance analysis with internal controls.
• Lead process improvements and best practices across BG finance.
• Collaborate with Tax, Audit and BU finance teams on key projects.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

English fluency

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

SAP-BPC

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Accelerate the possible by joining a winning Amcor team that’s transforming the packaging industry and improving lives around the world.At Amcor, we unpack possibility through our innovative and responsible packaging to provide solutions that benefit our customers, our people and our planet. More than 10,000 consumers worldwide encounter our products every second and rely on us for safe access to food, medicine and other goods. We value their trust by making safety our guiding principle. It’s our core value and integral to how we do business.Beyond this core principle, our shared values and behaviors unite us as we work together to elevate customers, shape lives and protect the future. We champion our customers and help them succeed. We play to win – adapting quickly in an everchanging world – and make smart choices to safeguard our business, our communities and the people we serve for generations to come. And we invest in our world-class team, empowering our colleagues to unpack their potential, because we believe when our people grow, so does our business.To learn more about playing for Team Amcor, visit www.amcor.com I LinkedIn I Glassdoor I Facebook I YouTubeJob DescriptionPosition Overview:This Shared Services role is part of the North America (“NA”) Beverage Rigid Packaging Solutions (“RPS”) Business Group (“BG”) and reports to the BG Controller. The critical responsibilities of this role are as follows:Lead NA BG Shared Services financial reporting and accounting functions supporting 3 BG’s by ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in compliance with US GAAP and Amcor policiesManage the accounting, budgeting, and forecasting for Significant Items and Restructuring programs including monthly actual and forecast reporting to corporateExecute balance sheet reviews and coordinate monthly tracking of risks and opportunitiesSupport the annual strategic and operating plans, monthly forecasting, and actual reporting cycles while ensuring ensure compliance with internal controls and adherence to corporate deadlinesStreamline processes for establishing, measuring and delivering upon BG financial objectives; deliver information and analysis to support proactive management decision makingLead team of 7 direct/indirect reports; provide functional leadership by fostering teamwork, providing coaching and developing team membersAct as a change agent within RPS finance community identifying and driving best practicesAssist with special project activities including complex technical accounting matters, M&A activities, business improvement projects, restructuring programs, working capital initiatives, etc.Essential Responsibilities and Duties:Financial Reporting & General Accounting:Oversee Financial Reporting team including capital accounting team, ensuring proper recording for all costs, depreciation and creation of fixed assets; tooling and dunnage amortization, and financial planning and analysis for the shared services groupOversee General Ledger Accounting team including journal entries preparation and account reconciliation processes supporting approximately 23 locationsReview and Approve Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations while ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial resultsManage preparation and validation of management reports and presentation materials for monthly / quarterly reporting, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s), Supplemental Reports (SPR’s), Quality of Earnings, Strategic Risk Assessments and similarPartner with BU management and other stakeholders to meet their information needs and accomplish reporting objectivesSupport the development and execution of the BG requirements relating to the annual budget and strategic plan processes as well as monthly forecastLead and continuously improve the monthly closing, consolidation and reporting cycleDevelop and deliver management financial and operational performance reportingOversee the administration of the SAP-BPC Financial Consolidation system used for the company’s monthly reporting, operating plan and strategic plan.Coordinate with Amcor Group Tax on Completion of ARP BG consolidated tax reporting requirementsCollaborate with Corporate on technical accounting matters to obtain alignment on technical accounting conclusions as necessaryFinancial Management:Drive outperformance planning, financial initiatives and best practice implementation across BU’s and functionsEnsure all aspects of sound fiscal management of the BG operations, incorporating treasury and cash flow management and financial planningIdentify and drive best practices, promoting the implementation of new requirements and process improvementsBenchmark financial metrics and identify opportunities to improve performance.Support the implementation of new business processes, systems, policies, and procedures.Internal Controls and Compliance:Oversee direct/indirect team internal controls / SOX processes and compliance activitiesEnsure compliance with the policies and procedures of ARP BG, Amcor, US GAAP and applicable local statutory/regulatory requirements.Support the design, implementation and continuous enhancement of internal control processesSupport external audit engagement review and related activities related to Amcor’s quarterly reporting periods and statutory close requirementsCommunicate key compliance findings and recommendations to the BG Controller and relevant stakeholders.Team Leadership & Talent Development:Lead, manage and develop team of accounting and reporting professionals team membersAttract, retain, engage, motivate and develop bench strength within the team to enable internal promotion and transfer as opportunities ariseQualifications:Education:Minimum undergraduate degree in Accounting or FinanceProfessional accreditation preferred (CPA, CA or similar)Experience:10 years of accounting and reporting experience in an international environment; experience; experience with SEC reporting and manufacturing strongly preferredExperience leading and managing a team of direct and indirect professionalsStrong technical knowledge of US GAAP accounting and tax; ability to effectively communicate complex matters to non-technical audienceStrong interpersonal and decision-making skillsFluency in English (written and spoken)Effective communicator at all levels with strong oral, written & influencing skillsCompetencies:Amcor Leadership Framework CompetenciesCore Competencies:Customer FocusLearning on the FlyInterpersonal SavvyDrive for Results3-5 Applicable ALF Competencies:Priority SettingFunctional/Technical SkillsDealing with AmbiguityOrganizingProcess ManagementRequired Finance Competencies:Financial reporting / consolidationFinancial, planning and analysis responsibility in a multi-national public company settingShared service / transactional accounting management and collaborationInternal controls responsibilityProfitability performanceStandards & procedures alignmentRestructuring program oversightProject managementRequired Leadership Competencies:Strategic agility and problem-solving capabilityStrong communications skills – interpersonal, presentation, written, spokenStrong business acumenDrive for resultsAbility to lead and build effective teams; maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholdersRelationships:The position currently has 7 direct / indirect reportsColleagues / Key Interfaces:ARP BG & BU Finance rolesARP BG functional leads – HR, IT, Legal, Procurement, R&D, Engineering, StrategyHigh profile with ARP Lead TeamAmcor Ltd Group Functions – Reporting, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, ITADA Requirements:Physical RequirementsNormal VisionNear VisionHearing/ ListeningSittingTalking/SpeakingHand/Finger DexterityWalkingStandingDriving – Automobile/truck/vanWork Environment: Office EnvironmentThe information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.#LI-VA1Our ExpectationsWe expect our people to be guided by The Amcor Way and demonstrate our Values every day to enable the business to win. We are winning when:Our people are engaged and developing as part of a high-performing Amcor teamOur customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovationOur investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returnsThe environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and productsEqual Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Females/Disabled/Veterans/Sexual Orientation/Gender IdentityAmcor is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click on the \"Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal\" Poster. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please call 224-313-7000 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.E-VerifyWe verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.BenefitsWhen you join Amcor, you will have access to a comprehensive benefits and compensation package that includes:Medical, dental and vision plansFlexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employeesCompany-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by locationWellbeing program & Employee Assistance ProgramHealth Savings Account/Flexible Spending AccountLife insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefitsPaid Parental LeaveRetirement Savings Plan with company matchTuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)