Accounting, Financial Reporting and Compliance Director

Accounting, Financial Reporting and Compliance Director

Location:

Indianapolis, IN, US, 46256

Role

Description:

The Director of Accounting, Financial Reporting and Compliance is responsible for leading the organization's financial reporting, accounting compliance, internal controls, treasury oversight, and governance activities for Ardagh Glass Packaging North America. This role serves as a key member of the Finance leadership team and is accountable for ensuring the integrity of financial information, compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and the effectiveness of the internal control environment.

The Director partners closely with executive leadership, business unit finance teams, shared services, internal audit, and external auditors to provide financial insight, manage financial risks, and drive continuous improvement across accounting and compliance processes. The position plays a critical role in supporting business performance, enhancing financial governance, and maintaining stakeholder confidence.

Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting & Accounting
• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting to executive leadership
• Oversee technical accounting matters and the implementation of new accounting standards
• Ensure consistency and compliance with accounting standards and company accounting policies across all reporting entities
• Review and approve significant accounting judgments, estimates, and disclosures
• Compliance & Internal Controls
• Own the design, execution, and continuous improvement of the SOX/internal controls framework
• Evaluate financial and operational risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Coordinate internal and external audit activities and remediation of identified control deficiencies
• Ensure compliance with corporate governance requirements, company policies, and applicable regulatory standards
• Leadership & Business Partnership
• Provide leadership, coaching, and development for accounting, compliance, and accounts payable personnel
• Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on accounting, reporting, controls, liquidity, and financial performance matters
• Drive process standardization, automation, and continuous improvement initiatives across finance operations
• Foster a culture of accountability, compliance, and operational excellence
• Treasury & Working Capital
• Oversee treasury activities, including cash forecasting, liquidity management, and working capital optimization
• Monitor operating cash flow (OCF) and free cash flow (FCF) performance and provide analysis to executive leadership
• Support financing activities and banking relationships as required

Minimum Skills /

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Active CPA certification
• Seven (7) years of experience in accounting, finance, financial reporting, and compliance
• Effective knowledge of US GAAP and other accounting standards
• Demonstrated experience working with external auditors and regulatory compliance programs
• Previous experience managing a team of financial professionals
• Excellent communication and leadership skills
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience leading organizational change, process improvement, and finance transformation initiatives
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Preferred Skills /

Qualifications:

• Master's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Previous experience in internal/external audit

Benefits Offered:

• Medical, prescription, dental and vision plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Life insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match and an employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays, floating days and vacation
• Short- and Long-Term Disability (STD/LTD)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Professional and personal development opportunities through Employee Resource Groups
• Benefits available from day 1 of employment
• Flexible and hybrid working hours

About Ardagh Group:

Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the…