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Ball is thrilled to receive Newsweek's 2023 Top 100 Global Most Loved Workplace award! As a sustainable product leader, we have over 21,000 global team members. From endlessly recyclable aluminum cans, and cups, to aerosol bottles, our goal is to contribute to a better community, society, and world.

Primary purpose of the position:

Ensures the Beverage Packaging North and Central Americas function meets Ball Corporations overall business plans and objectives. Manages the accounting function to ensure compliance with Ball Corporations accounting policies and procedures.

What you will be responsible for:

• Supervises 3-4 senior accountants, coordinates monthly closing tasks and ensures timely and accurate financial results

• Coordinates month end close and related activities with other areas to ensure timely and accurate financial results

• Reviews and approves various monthly journal entries including derivatives and accruals associated with customer contracts

• Accounts for intercompany transactions and ensures proper elimination of sales, cost of sales and any intercompany profit in inventory

• Coordinates process of loading financial data to corporate consolidations system and ensures data is reported accurately and agrees to source system

• Ensures proper reporting of consolidated financial statements in accordance with company accounting policies and US GAAP

• Reviews cashflow to ensure proper categorization of transactions for proper cashflow reporting; in addition, provide explanations in cashflow movements

• Coordinates the preparation of quarterly disclosures for input in to the 10-Q and 10-K accurately, completely and in accordance with the timelines established

• Assists in implementing various accounting policies and procedures for the Beverage Packaging North and Central Americas division

• Monitors internal controls and ensures compliance with Sarbanes Oxley

• Identifies accounting issues and communicates the issue timely and effectively as well as a recommendation for resolution

• Coordinates the balance sheet fluctuation process and reviews for complete and accurate explanations

• Reviews monthly balance sheet reconciliations for completeness and accuracy

• Acts as primary liaison to internal and external auditors each quarter and at year-end for financial and SOX related audit requests.

• Establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the division, the group, and the company. Includes ability to handle stress and to interact with others so as to establish and maintain a positive and productive work environment and minimize personal conflicts

• While the regular working cycle of this position is usually five days on (Monday-Friday), this job may occasionally include working weekends (Saturday and Sunday) and holidays (Labor Day and 4th of July); working hours may vary as specified by management

• Performs those administrative activities necessary for effective management, including provision for selection and development of employees, setting objectives, planning, organizing, integrating and measuring the work performed within the organization

• Ability to work independently within parameters set by management

Position Requirement & Competencies:

• Broad training in a related professional field acquired through a BS in Accounting.

• Job related experience for 5 years minimum, preferably in a manufacturing environment

• CPA Preferred

• Working knowledge of US GAAP and cost accounting, integrated manufacturing systems, preferably JD Edwards 9.1, Microsoft Office and Essbase/Smartview

• 10-15% travel

• Must follow company policies, procedures, practices, and standards of conduct as outlined in the Ball Corporation manuals.

• Integrity and Trust (Ethics and Values). Is widely trusted; is seen as a direct, truthful individual; can present the unvarnished truth in an appropriate and helpful manner; keeps confidences; admits mistakes; doesnt 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.

• Action Oriented (Drive for Results). Enjoys working hard; is action oriented and full of energy for the things he/she sees as challenging; not fearful of acting with a minimum of planning; seizes more opportunities than others; pushes self and others for results.

• Priority Setting (Time Management). Spends his/her time and the time of others on whats important; quickly zeroes in on the critical few and puts the trivial many aside; can quickly sense what will help or hinder accomplishing a goal; eliminates roadblocks; creates focus.

• Composure. Is cool under pressure; does not become defensive or irritated when times are tough; is considered mature; can be counted on to hold things together during tough times; can handle stress; is not knocked off balance by the unexpected; doesnt show frustration when resisted or blocked; is a settling influence in a crisis.

• Informing. Provides the information people need to know to do their jobs and to feel good about being a member of the team, unit, and/or the organization; provides individuals information so that they can make accurate decisions; is timely with information.

• Functional and Technical Skills. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills to do the job at a high level of accomplishment.

• Building Effective Teams. Blends people into teams when needed; creates strong morale and spirit in his/her team; shares wins and successes; fosters open dialogue; lets people finish and be responsible for their work; defines success in terms of the whole team; creates a feeling of belonging in the team.

• Managing and Measuring Work. Clearly assigns responsibility for tasks and decisions; sets clear objectives and measures; monitors process, progress, and results; designs feedback loops into work.

• Directing Others. Is good at establishing clear directions; sets stretching objectives; distributes the workload appropriately; lays out work in a well-planned and organized manner; maintains two-way dialogue with others on work and results; brings out the best in people; is a clear communicator.

• Developing Direct Reports. Provides challenging and stretching tasks and assignments; holds frequent development discussions; is aware of each persons career goals; constructs compelling development plans and executes them; pushes people to accept developmental moves; will take on those who need help and further development; cooperates with the developmental system in the organization; is a people builder

Compensation & Benefits:

• Hybrid On-Site Work Environment: Based in Colorado, this position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site for three (3) or more 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.]

• Hiring Salary Range: $106,100 - $161,920 (Salary to be determined by the applicants 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.

• Ball includes a comprehensive benefits structure, Go to our career site and click "Total Rewards" to learn more.

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.

When you join Ball you belong to a team of over 21,000 members worldwide. Our products range from infinitely recyclable aluminum cans, cups to aerosol bottles that enable our customers to contribute to a better world.

Each of us has a deep commitment to diversity and inclusion which is the foundation of our culture of belonging.

Everyone at Ball is making a difference by doing what we love. Because what we create may change, but what we will always make is a difference.

Please note the advertised job title might vary from the job title on the contract due to local job title structure and global HR systems.

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