Director, Controller (Personal & Home Care)

Ball Corporation · Westminster · $129,400–$189,190 (stated in the posting)

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Director, Controller (Personal & Home Care)

Primary Purpose of this Position

The Director, Controller will establish and direct the accounting policies, processes, and procedures for the global Growth Ventures operating unit while providing accounting advisory support to the business and Corporate Development.

This leader will drive transformation of the accounting function, establishing standardized and scalable processes, organizational structures, systems, and controls across a complex global manufacturing environment. The role will also provide technical accounting leadership for M&A and Growth transactions and advise the business on complex accounting matters.

What will you be responsible for?

Overall accountability and responsibility for the global accounting function of the division, ensuring alignment and adherence with company accounting policies to deliver timely and accurate financial reporting.
Lead the transformation and modernization of the accounting organization, driving standardization, simplification, and continuous improvement of processes, organizational structures, governance, and ways of working across global operations.
Assess the current accounting operating model and identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, clarify roles and responsibilities, and establish scalable accounting processes that can support future business growth.
Prepare all U.S. GAAP and statutory/legal entity financial statements, including engagement with external auditors and future reporting requirements for non-financial data, including ESG.
Provide accounting leadership across a global business environment, including foreign currency, intercompany, consolidation, and other accounting matters associated with multinational operations.
Serve as the key business contact with Global Business Services (GBS) for outsourced transaction processing across Order to Cash, Procure to Pay, Hire to Retire, and Fixed Assets. Drive increased standardization, process optimization, and effective utilization of shared services to create a more efficient and scalable accounting operating model.
Lead the SOX program for the division and serve as the key conduit between the business and Internal and External Audit. Establish a strong control environment with a focus on remediation, standardization, and continuous improvement of internal controls.
Review complex and material transactions and agreements for accounting implications, including customer and sourcing contracts, business acquisitions and dispositions, and capital investments, partnering with Commercial, Procurement, Corporate Development, and other functions as a trusted business advisor.
Provide technical accounting expertise to support M&A and Growth transactions throughout the deal lifecycle, including contract negotiation, transaction close, purchase accounting, valuation, and integration into the company's accounting and SOX environment.
Lead or support accounting systems and technology transformation initiatives, including ERP or other finance-system implementations, process automation, and integration of new technologies into the accounting operating model.
Partner across Finance, Operations, and business leadership within a global manufacturing environment to ensure accounting processes, systems, and controls effectively support the operational needs of the business.
Support broader business and finance transformation initiatives as a subject matter expert on accounting processes, systems, and internal controls.
Partner with FP&A to develop a robust understanding of actual results versus plan and provide accounting insights that strengthen forecasting and planning processes.
Build succession plans for key accounting roles, develop organizational capabilities, and build a high-performing global accounting organization capable of supporting business growth and transformation.

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related discipline; advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible accounting experience, including leadership experience within a complex, global organization.
Demonstrated experience leading accounting or finance transformation initiatives, including process standardization, organizational redesign, operating-model improvement, and/or shared-services optimization.
Experience working within a manufacturing or similarly complex operational environment.
Demonstrated global accounting experience, including exposure to multinational operations, foreign currency matters, intercompany accounting, consolidation, and statutory reporting.
Experience implementing or transforming ERP, financial reporting, or other accounting systems strongly preferred.

Accounting Qualifications & Technical Expertise

CPA, ACA, or equivalent professional accounting qualification preferred; audit background highly desirable.
Strong technical accounting expertise under U.S. GAAP, with emphasis on business combinations, purchase accounting, valuation, consolidation assessments, VIE/VOE considerations, derivatives, and hedge accounting.
Experience supporting M&A transactions and subsequent accounting, systems, process, and control integration.
Strong knowledge of SOX internal controls, including design, operation, remediation, and continuous improvement.
Knowledge of finance and valuation concepts and complex transaction accounting.

Transformation & Leadership

Demonstrated ability to assess an existing accounting organization and develop a roadmap to standardize and improve processes, systems, organizational structures, and controls.
Proven change leader with experience moving accounting organizations from decentralized or inconsistent processes toward standardized, scalable ways of working.
Ability to lead successfully through ambiguity and organizational change while maintaining strong financial reporting and control disciplines.
Develop and build relationships across functions, businesses, and geographies.
Strong communicator who can simplify complex accounting concepts and influence senior business and finance leaders.
Strong people leader who develops talent, builds organizational capability, and drives accountability for results.
Process-oriented mindset with demonstrated experience in process design, standardization, and continuous improvement.
Required proficiency in English; proficiency in Spanish, Portuguese, or French preferred.

Compensation & Benefits:

Expected Hiring Salary Range:  $129,400 - $189,190 (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.
Please visit our "Total Rewards" page to learn more about Ball’s comprehensive benefits structure.
Onsite Work Environment: This position 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.]

When submitting your application to Ball, we encourage you to emphasize your skills, experience, and qualifications that align with the role.

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. 

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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.

* This position will be posted for a minimum of 3 days and will remain open until filled or adjusted based on the volume of applicants.

No agencies please.

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