Senior Internal Controls Analyst

Ardagh Glass Ltd.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 96,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Vision & Dental

401(k) match

Paid holidays

Disability insurance

EAP

Professional development

Job summary

Ardagh Metal Packaging – North America is seeking a Senior Internal Controls Analyst to support the SOX/ICFR program and strengthen internal control processes. You will partner with process owners to document controls and ensure effective design, operation, and evidence collection.

The role requires a 4+ year background in SOX/internal controls or audit, Excel proficiency, and SAP exposure. Travel is expected (10-15%), primarily for plant control reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, or related field.
• 4+ years of SOX, internal controls, or audit experience required.
• Big 4 and/or public company internal audit experience preferred.
• CPA and/or CIA certification preferred.
• Knowledge of PCAOB auditing standards.
• Proficiency in Excel; SAP exposure a plus.
• Ability to document and communicate financial processes clearly.
• Strong communication skills to support control framework.
• 10-15% travel; some onsite visits.

Responsibilities

• Establish relationships with process owners to assess risks and mitigate.
• Help document controls and processes, ensuring design and operation are clear.
• Review SOX process documentation with control owners.
• Verify data in Diligent for risk, controls, and evidence.
• Attend meetings with Big 4 IA and control owners; assist remediation.
• Track open items and deficiencies and ensure timely remediation.
• Coordinate with external auditors on assessment planning and walkthroughs.
• Deliver ICFR training and develop materials for stakeholders.
• Participate in manufacturing plant control reviews.

Skills

SOX/ICFR

Internal controls

Audit experience

Excel

SAP access

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or information systems

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Senior Internal Controls Analyst will report to the Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America Internal Controls Manager. The Senior Internal Controls Analyst will:

• Assist in administering the Sarbanes-Oxley / SOX 404 program
• Participate in plant control reviews utilizing the review framework maintained by the Group Internal Controls Team (GITC)
• Participate in Segregation of Duties review procedures
• Participate in ongoing GITC projects and process improvement initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Establish and maintain relationships with process/control owners to proactively assess business risks and develop risk mitigation.
• Assist process/control owners in developing the best method for execution and documentation (e.g., process narratives) ensuring controls are clearly and concisely captured, both in design and operational effectiveness, to address the identified risks.
• Review and update SOX process documentation, in coordination with SOX control owners – e.g., the SOX risk and control matrix and SOX process narratives.
• Verify the Diligent application is the source of complete and accurate information for business controls (e.g., risk and control matrix content, SOX controls master data, and SOX evidence uploaded by control owners to Diligent).
• Attend meetings with the outsourced Big 4 internal audit firm (IA) and control owners where IA has identified a potential deficiency, as required. Support control owners with agreed upon deficiency remediation, as required.
• Track and report all open items and deficiencies identified by the internal auditors ensuring timely completion and remediation by control owners.
• Attend meetings with the external auditors, and work with the external auditors to plan and implement an assessment of the control environment, coordination of timing and execution of process walkthroughs and control testing.
• Deliver internal control over financial reporting (ICFR) training to support the control environment and associated control framework; develop training materials and ensure all stakeholders are sufficiently trained on internal control requirements, design, and ownership.
• Participate in manufacturing plant control reviews.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, information systems, or related field
• 4+ years relevant experience in SOX, internal controls, and/or audit experience required
• Big 4 and/or public company internal audit department experience preferred.
• CPA and/or CIA certification preferred
• Knowledge and familiarity with PCAOB auditing standards
• Proficiency in Excel
• SAP exposure, including access and authorizations, a plus
• Ability to document and verbally communicate financial reporting processes in a clear and concise manner, including assessment of design and operating effectiveness of controls
• Communication skills to educate/raise awareness of foundational elements/methodologies needed to support an internal control framework
• 10-15% travel, primarily for plant control reviews, including up to three one-week onsite visits annually. Occasional travel may also be required for special projects, training, and business needs

Ardagh Metal Packaging is a leading global supplier of sustainable, infinitely recyclable metal beverage cans to brand owners. A subsidiary of sustainable packaging business Ardagh Group and a leading industry metal packaging company, Ardagh Metal Packaging employs more than 6,300 people across Europe, North America and Brazil, with sales of approximately $4.7 billion.

Ardagh Metal Packaging believes that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued and can work to their full potential. We offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team – you'll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Metal Packaging - North America has been and will continue to be an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to sex, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breast feeding, and related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, race, creed, religion (including religious dress and grooming), color, national origin, ancestry (including association, affiliation, and participation with persons or activities related to national origin, English-proficiency or accent, and immigration status), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital or domestic partner status, age, veteran or military status or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law. Discrimination against any employee or applicant based on any of these factors is prohibited.

The anticipated base annual salary range for this role is between$95,900 and $143,900per year. This role is bonus eligible. The bonus incentive program is based on the company meeting or exceeding certain targets. Please note that the salary range provided is a good faith estimate and is only applicable for roles that are based out of Illinois. The final salary will be determined after considering relevant factors, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s qualifications, experience, and work location, where appropriate.

Benefits Offered

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid holidays and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.