General Accounting Supervisor

At Pactiv, continuous innovation and development has secured our place as one of the world's largest manufacturers and distributors of foodservice and food packaging products. Pactiv currently produces custom and stock foam, plastic, aluminum, pressed-paperboard, PE coated board, and molded-fiber packaging. Our global force of almost 12,000 team members allows us to supply packers, processors, supermarkets, restaurants, institutions and foodservice industries around the world.

* Responsible for general, SG&A, payroll, and hedge accounting as well as reporting. Works to optimizing the accounting processes, activities, and performance globally. * Strong knowledge and experience in GAAP * Manages the performance of 3 direct reports by defining accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing feedback and guidance, and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to. * Manage month-end/quarter end close. * Manage tight deadlines for close and reporting purposes. * Ensure monthly reconciliations for balance sheet accounts are accurate, submitted in a timely fashion, and fully supported with proper documentation. * Reviews global processes to ensure proper internal controls, harmonization of processes, and maximize efficiencies. Analyzes, develops, and implements process improvements to global accounting processes. * Supports the acquisition integration team to ensure proper and smooth integration of accounts in to the corporate systems when applicable. * Provides support for audits and special projects.

* BS/BA in Accounting/Finance, CPA preferred, MBA a plus. * 5-7 years previous Accounting experience in corporate accounting. Business experience in SAP and/or Oracle is a must. * Demonstrated experience with general and cost and benefit accounting, ERP and Microsoft Office applications, specifically among; SAP, Oracle, JD Edward, Hyperion Smartview, Excel, Access and Word. * IFRS experience desired. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate effectively with all levels including Controllers, Managers and third party vendors. * Must have advanced analytical, problem solving, decision making, and be detail-oriented. * Must exercise sound judgment, have the drive and self-initiative to take calculated risks and provide risk/return recommendations. * Ability to work a flexible schedule during key reporting deadlines. * Must be team oriented with ability to work on high collaboration and performance teams.