Sr Dir, Assistant Controller

Ball Aerospace; Westminster (CO); Hybrid; USD 166,300 - 243,050; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual incentive plan

Job summary

Ball Aerospace in Westminster, CO seeks a senior financial leader assisting the Chief Accounting Officer to establish sound accounting policies and reliable data for Global Accounting. The role directs closings, regulatory reporting, and audit coordination from a hybrid on-site location in Colorado.

Requires 15+ years of experience, strong SOX expertise, and a graduate degree in accounting or finance. Eligible for annual incentives, travel between Ball locations may be required.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of accounting/finance leadership experience.
• Experience directing consolidations, regulatory reporting and SOX.
• Ability to interpret complex financial results and communicate with executives.

Responsibilities

• Direct financial closings and consolidation reporting.
• Prepare regulatory reports for federal, state, and local agencies.
• Lead external audits and engage independent accountants.
• Oversee internal controls, SOX program and financial systems.
• Support acquisitions, divestitures and financing initiatives.

Skills

Financial leadership

Regulatory compliance

SOX knowledge

Strategic thinking

Education

Graduate degree in accounting or finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Location: Westminster, CO, US, 80021

Primary Purpose

Serves as assistant to chief accounting officer (VP Controller), having immediate responsibility to recommend, establish and maintain technically sound, consistently applied accounting policies, practices, procedures and cost effective systems resulting in timely and reliable financial data for the Global Accounting organization.

Essential Responsible Areas

• Directs the financial closings, and directs preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual consolidated historical financial statements and reports to an executive and operating management.
• Directs the preparation of financial reports required by federal, state and local regulatory agencies and directs the preparation of quarterly and annual financial statements and reports to shareholders, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and other interested parties.
• Reviews periodic financial statements and relevant accounting and financial issues and risks with the audit committee of the board of directors, management and others providing analysis and assistance in the proper interpretation of results of operations, of financial condition, and of the general financial affairs of the corporation.
• Engages independent accountants of the corporation and all of its consolidated domestic and foreign subsidiaries.
• Performs and/or directs technical account and financial reporting research and monitors developments in accounting and regulatory standards (e.g., FASB, SEC, EITF).
• Directs responses to new accounting standards proposed by the various accounting regulatory bodies (FASB, SEC, EITF).
• Ensures the operations and maintenance of and/or enhancements to the designated corporate financial systems including consolidation software and ad hoc reporting capabilities are developed and provided by the responsible delivery groups.
• Supports the corporation's acquisition and divestiture plans, equity and debt financing initiatives, joint venture operations, and other discreet projects as requested. Assists in review of proposed transactions and business initiatives.
• Consults as required with accounting personnel of the information services and corporate facilities and services organizations with respect to their own activities identical to items above and their compliance with applicable contracting regulations.
• While the regular working cycle of this position is usually five days (Monday-Friday), this job will often include working weekends (Saturday-Sunday); working hours may vary as specified by management. Incumbent must be able to work overtime on a regular basis and/or be on call as directed by management.
• Other duties as assigned, including responsibility for global SOX program, support for information system implementations, global responsibilities for charge of account and legal/system entity governance, close for corporate ledger and other smaller entities, lead business integrations for accounting, etc.
• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through graduate degree level education or work-related experience.
• Job related experience for 15 year(s) minimum.
• Ability to apply intensive and diversified evaluation, selection, and substantial adaptation and modification of standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
• Must be able to handle sensitive related and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Performs such individual assignments as management may direct.
• Must maintain professional competence, ethical integrity, knowledge, and skills.
• Integrity and Trust. Is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; does not misrepresent him/herself for personal gain.
• Customer Focus. Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.
• Functional and Technical Skills. Has the functional and/or technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.
• Expected Hiring Salary Range: $166,300 - $243,050 (Salary to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)
• This role will be eligible to participate in the annual incentive compensation plan.
• Onsite Work Environment: This position is based in [add the location here] and requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site. Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.
• Hybrid On-Site Work Environment: Based in Colorado, this position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for { DIRECTOR & ABOVE: four (4) or more days } { BELOW DIRECTOR three (3) or more work days} per work week (with core collaboration days of Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday). [Travel and local commute between Ball locations and other possible non-Ball locations may be required.]

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Ball Corporation is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We actively encourage applications from everybody. All qualified job applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, creed, national origin, aboriginality, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, veteran status, age, political affiliation or any other non‑merit characteristic.

Legal Authorizations

• Under Colorado, California, Connecticut, Minnesota, and Pennsylvania law, you have the right to exclude or redact age‑related details—such as your date of birth, school attendance dates, or graduation dates from your resume, cover letter, CV, or other supporting documents (e.g., transcripts, certificates).
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visa, now or in the future, for this job opening.