Senior Manager-General Accounting

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 accounting and SG&A accounting, as well as Commission accounting and reporting. Works to optimizing the accounting processes, activities, and performance globally.
• Oversee world-wide account reconciliations and month-end/quarter end close.
• 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.
• Manages the performance of a team by defining accountabilities, establishing performance objectives, providing feedback and guidance, and ensuring that all policies are understood and adhered to.
• Provides support for audits and special projects.
• Maintains Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) documentation for reporting functions managed.

• BS/BA in Accounting/Finance, CPA preferred, MBA a plus.
• 8-10 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; SAPP, 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.