Finance and Accounting
Full time
Americas - North America - United States - Manchester - ARP Manchester MI
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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.
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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 policies
Manage the accounting, budgeting, and forecasting for Significant Items and Restructuring programs including monthly actual and forecast reporting to corporate
Execute balance sheet reviews and coordinate monthly tracking of risks and opportunities
Support the annual strategic and operating plans, monthly forecasting, and actual reporting cycles while ensuring ensure compliance with internal controls and adherence to corporate deadlines
Streamline processes for establishing, measuring and delivering upon BG financial objectives; deliver information and analysis to support proactive management decision making
Lead team of 7 direct/indirect reports; provide functional leadership by fostering teamwork, providing coaching and developing team members
Act as a change agent within RPS finance community identifying and driving best practices
Assist with special project activities including complex technical accounting matters, M&A activities, business improvement projects, restructuring programs, working capital initiatives, etc.
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 group
Oversee General Ledger Accounting team including journal entries preparation and account reconciliation processes supporting approximately 23 locations
Review and Approve Journal Entries and Account Reconciliations while ensuring integrity and accuracy of financial results
Manage 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 similar
Partner with BU management and other stakeholders to meet their information needs and accomplish reporting objectives
Support the development and execution of the BG requirements relating to the annual budget and strategic plan processes as well as monthly forecast
Lead and continuously improve the monthly closing, consolidation and reporting cycle
Develop and deliver management financial and operational performance reporting
Oversee 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 requirements
Collaborate with Corporate on technical accounting matters to obtain alignment on technical accounting conclusions as necessary
Drive outperformance planning, financial initiatives and best practice implementation across BU’s and functions
Ensure all aspects of sound fiscal management of the BG operations, incorporating treasury and cash flow management and financial planning
Identify and drive best practices, promoting the implementation of new requirements and process improvements
Benchmark financial metrics and identify opportunities to improve performance.
Support the implementation of new business processes, systems, policies, and procedures.
Oversee direct/indirect team internal controls / SOX processes and compliance activities
Ensure 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 processes
Support external audit engagement review and related activities related to Amcor’s quarterly reporting periods and statutory close requirements
Communicate key compliance findings and recommendations to the BG Controller and relevant stakeholders.
Lead, manage and develop team of accounting and reporting professionals team members
Attract, retain, engage, motivate and develop bench strength within the team to enable internal promotion and transfer as opportunities arise
Minimum undergraduate degree in Accounting or Finance
Professional accreditation preferred (CPA, CA or similar)
10 years of accounting and reporting experience in an international environment; experience; experience with SEC reporting and manufacturing strongly preferred
Experience leading and managing a team of direct and indirect professionals
Strong technical knowledge of US GAAP accounting and tax; ability to effectively communicate complex matters to non-technical audience
Strong interpersonal and decision-making skills
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
Effective communicator at all levels with strong oral, written & influencing skills
Amcor Leadership Framework Competencies
Customer Focus
Learning on the Fly
Interpersonal Savvy
Drive for Results
Priority Setting
Functional/Technical Skills
Dealing with Ambiguity
Organizing
Process Management
Financial reporting / consolidation
Financial, planning and analysis responsibility in a multi-national public company setting
Shared service / transactional accounting management and collaboration
Internal controls responsibility
Profitability performance
Standards & procedures alignment
Restructuring program oversight
Project management
Strategic agility and problem-solving capability
Strong communications skills – interpersonal, presentation, written, spoken
Strong business acumen
Drive for results
Ability to lead and build effective teams; maintain effective relationships with all key stakeholders
The position currently has 7 direct / indirect reports
ARP BG & BU Finance roles
ARP BG functional leads – HR, IT, Legal, Procurement, R&D, Engineering, Strategy
High profile with ARP Lead Team
Amcor Ltd Group Functions – Reporting, Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, Risk Management, IT
Physical Requirements
Normal Vision
Near Vision
Hearing/ Listening
Sitting
Talking/Speaking
Hand/Finger Dexterity
Walking
Standing
Driving – Automobile/truck/van
Work Environment: Office Environment
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills and/or abilities.
Our Expectations
We 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 team
Our customers grow and prosper from Amcor’s quality, service, and innovation
Our investors benefit from Amcor’s consistent growth and superior returns
The environment is better off because of Amcor’s leadership and products
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