Ardagh Group Jobs Hiring Now

Location:
Indianapolis, IN, US, 46256

Job ID: 61860

Estimated Travel: 0 - 25%

Contract Type: Employee

Talent Area: Finance, Legal, and Tax

Ro le 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

Please note the compensation and benefits information above is accurate as of the date of this posting. Ardagh reserves the right to modify this information at any time in accordance with applicable law.

About Ardagh Group

Ardagh Glass Packaging is a global leader in glass packaging solutions, producing packaging for the world’s leading brands. We trace our roots all the way back to the Irish Glass Bottle Company, founded in 1932. Since then, we have grown rapidly to a team of more than 20,000 people with revenues of over $9 billion.

Today, we have a presence across Europe, Africa, and North America.

Did you know that Ardagh produces many of the cans and bottles you drink your favorite beverages from?
Did you know we produce metal and glass packaging which are permanent materials, meaning they can be infinitely recycled without any loss of quality?
Did you know we produce more than 160 million containers per day?

Ardagh is passionate about sustainability and has a reputation for innovation. We push the boundaries of what’s possible, pioneering new production methods, new design techniques and new ways to recycle and save energy. Our aim is to reduce any negative environmental impact while remaining economically sustainable and socially responsible. We believe that the success of our business depends on the success of our people. We strive to create working environments where our employees feel valued, can work to their full potential, and where their achievements are celebrated. Here at Ardagh, we offer exciting and rewarding opportunities for talented and creative people. If you have ambition and want to make an impact with your career, come and join our team, you’ll enjoy the journey!

Ardagh Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, and local law.

Ardagh Group complies with federal, state, and local disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. Contact Clare McHugh (clare.mchugh@ardaghgroup.com) if a reasonable accommodation is needed.