Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.
Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis.
Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.
Now you understand why since1898, our 100+ year-old company has grown 5x faster than our industry!
Berlin Packaging is the premier supplier of rigid packaging. With over $3 billion in revenue, we grow 5x faster than the overall packaging industry.
Chances are you enjoy products supplied by Berlin Packaging every day! We serve virtually every end market: automotive, beverage, food, home care, industrial chemical, pet care and veterinary, personal health and beauty, wine and spirits, and cannabis. Combine that with our “Anything is Possible” mindset and our winning culture, our 2,000+ employees agree, we love it here. Our engagement scores are 2x the national average. And every single employee shares in Berlin’s profitable growth.
Are you up for the opportunity of a lifetime? If so, we are hiring a Senior Manager, Accounting & Global Consolidations at our corporate headquarters in downtown Chicago which is a key role in our Controllers organization that helps our Company continue to drive improvement through organic and acquisitive growth. This position will play a key role in analyzing financial results for our Americas business unit as well as managing all aspects of our Global consolidation and financial reporting process.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Day-to-Day Accounting Activities: Responsible for managing America’s monthly close process, including supervision of staff accountants, review and analysis of key financial statement accounts, as well as review and approval of account reconciliations. This role will regularly interface with America’s business units, the America’s Finance team, and Berlin Leadership to manage the monthly reporting of Berlin’s financial results under US GAAP.
- Global Consolidations & Financial Reporting: This role is responsible for preparing the Company’s Global consolidated financial statements, including coordination and review of key deliverables from EMEA and APAC Finance teams. Further, the Senior Manager, Accounting & Global Consolidations is also responsible for the preparation and distribution of the monthly Global GAAP Consolidation Package for distribution to Berlin Senior Leadership.
- Consolidation System: This role will be responsible for serving as the key liaison between FP&A and Accounting to administer, configure and troubleshoot issues within the Onestream consolidation system, in addition to evaluating current processes and procedures with a lens toward streamlining cumbersome or manually intensive work.
- Teamwork: Ability to be flexible, multi-task, and effectively communicate well with the Controllers group as well as Finance teams across Berlin’s Global footprint.
- Annual Financial Statements: Manage process for preparing Berlin’s Annual Financial Statements, including coordination and preparation of footnote support across the Americas, EMEA, & APAC.
- Audit: Participate in all facets of the annual audit.
- Fulfill employee portion of the Berlin Values.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, CPA required, MBA preferred.
- Minimum 8 years of industry / financial reporting experience
- Strong knowledge of accounting, financial processes, internal controls, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
- Proven technical accounting skills and a strong process orientation.
- Outstanding communicator; proven ability and desire to interface cross-functionally, and with outside service providers.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of accounting and financial software systems, including Excel, Power BI and other data management capabilities.
- Detail and project oriented with the ability to juggle multiple priorities.
- Experience with Onestream consolidation system highly preferred.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting is highly preferred.
Working Environment:
Corporate office environment at our global headquarters in downtown Chicago.
Berlin Packaging offers an outstanding compensation and benefits package including:
- Competitive PTO including vacation, personal days, holidays, and sick time
- 1Berlin Shared Ownership Plan
- Profit sharing
- 401(k) with company match
- Medical insurance including dental insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Flexible spending accounts (FSAs) for transportation, medical, and dependent care expenses
- Vision insurance options
- Paid parental leave for up to 12-weeks
- Health club reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- 529 college savings plan
- Employee Assistance Program for mental health and well-being
- Calm app to improve mental wellbeing
- Employee referral program
- Company sponsored life insurance with optional voluntary life insurance
- Company sponsored short- and long-term disability
At Berlin Packaging, we look at candidates’ skills but hire based on traits. We believe in hiring smart, passionate people who are thirsty for knowledge and enthusiastic to learn and develop their skills. If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with the points outlined in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.
Berlin Packaging provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.
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*Please note that any salary information shared is a general guideline only. Salaries are based on candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
*This position is not eligible for sponsorship.
*Berlin Packaging maintains a smoke-free workplace.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA required
- Minimum 8 years of financial reporting experience
- Strong knowledge of internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Experience with Onestream consolidation system
- Bachelor's degree in Finance & Accounting preferred
What We Do
Berlin Packaging is the world’s largest Hybrid Packaging Supplier® of glass, plastic, and metal containers and closures. The company supplies billions of items annually along with package design & innovation, global sourcing, warehousing & logistics, quality advocacy, financing & consulting services for customers across all industries. Berlin Packaging brings together the best of manufacturing, distribution, and income-adding service providers. Its mission is to increase the net income of its customers through packaging products and services.
