Controller-ASC

Amcor•Richmond, VA

1d•$112,800 - $155,100•Onsite

About The Position

This role manages all accounting functions for the Site, as well as supervises accounting staff. Establishes/implements departmental accounting policies and procedures that are in accordance with statutory, SOX, and GAAP standards. Performs operational analyses and develops and implements improvements to increase efficiency and operational effectiveness. Performs advanced professional accounting duties that require the independent application of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SOX. Analyzes, records and interprets financial transactions, reconciles account data and prepares specialized and standard accounting reports. The role of this person is full commitment to excellence in OHSE and Quality. The goal is to protect and promote the environment, health and safety of all employees and the community in which we operate. This position also is committed to quality through each employee, our system and in our processes and products. The Site controller of the most important plant in terms of sales in the Americas. There is one Direct Report for this role.

Requirements

University degree preferably in the Finance area.
Several years of practical experience as Finance Manager or Chief Accountant in an international environment
Fluent in spoken and written English
Attracted by multi-cultural working environment

Nice To Haves

Additional degree in Finance/Treasury/Taxes desirable
Professional accreditation an asset - Chartered Accountant (CA) / Certified Management Accountant (CMA) / Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Experience in the manufacturing industry would be ideal

Responsibilities

Fulfil all Group requirements concerning Finance and Controlling such as standards, procedures, timelines etc.
Represent all Finance and Controlling aspects within the local management and the Business Unit team
Manage the Finance Department, conducts performance reviews, disciplinary actions, hire and terminations of the Department.
Oversee our Finance Shared Services department as it relates to the Site.
Develop competencies and skills of all direct reports
Provide internal control systems to constantly monitor all financial risk areas
Perform investment control for strategic and operational projects on site level
Represent the site vs. external partners such as auditors, banks, tax advisors and tax authorities etc.
Implementation of updates and finance business systems.
Active member of the Site Management Team and part of the decision making process in the Plant as a whole.
Provide Finance training, mainly for department managers on plant level
Initialising and leading local profitability improvement programs (cost savings, reduction of WC)
Achieving best practice procedures in reporting, performance analysis and any other finance/ controlling services
Focusing on customer relationships
Supporting the strategic and operational development of the site
Leading other important projects in accordance with the local Plant General Manager’s directives and objectives
Actively be the business partner of the general manager of the plant
Identify best practices and support the drive of common standards across the cluster to meet or exceed targets
Communicate and Coordinate B.U. and Company Finance standards, activities and Best Practice across the B.U.
Coach other Finance team members, Business Unit and Plant General Managers to ensure common language and standards across the Americas.
Participate as an active member of the Plant Leadership Team to support OHSE and Quality, process improvements, new innovations in manufacturing, development of sales and marketing strategies and overall business objectives of the business.
Understand the OHSE and Quality policies, procedures, and actively support the polocies and implement the guiding principles in everyday activities.
Any and all other assignments and projects as may be required.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision plans
Flexible time off, starting at 80 hours paid time per year for full-time salaried employees
Company-paid holidays starting at 8 days per year and may vary by location
Wellbeing program & Employee Assistance Program
Health Savings Account/Flexible Spending Account
Life insurance, AD&D, short-term & long-term disability, and voluntary benefits
Paid Parental Leave
Retirement Savings Plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement (dependent upon approval)
Discretionary annual bonus program (initial eligibility dependent upon hire date)