Senior Manager, Technical Accounting and External Reporting

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About Crown

CROWN Cork & Seal USA, Inc., a wholly owned company of Crown Holdings, Inc. is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. At Crown, we are passionate about helping our customers build their brands and connect with consumers around the world. We do this by delivering innovative packaging that offers significant value for brand owners, retailers, and consumers alike. With operations in 39 countries employing approximately 23,000 people and net sales of approximately $12 billion, we are uniquely positioned to bring the best practices in quality and manufacturing to our customers to drive their businesses locally and globally. Sustaining a leadership position requires us to build a team of highly talented, dedicated, and driven individuals.

About the Role

As a key member of our Corporate Accounting team, the Senior Manager will play an integral part in the collection, analysis and reporting of financial data. This role involves researching complex accounting issues, preparing technical memos, supporting external reporting, and advising on the accounting implications of business transactions. The ideal candidate will have deep expertise in technical accounting, strong analytical skills, and the ability to communicate complex concepts clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders. Specific duties include the following:

Technical Accounting:

Ensure business transactions are reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, including:
Derivative accounting
Pension and post-retirement benefits
Stock-based compensation
Goodwill and intangibles
Debt and equity transactions, as applicable
Business combinations, as applicable
Commitments and contingencies
Perform research and analysis on a range of complex accounting issues including revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, and financial instruments, interacting with Crown global division accounting and functional teams
Monitor US GAAP and SEC developments, assist with companywide implementation of new accounting pronouncements and reporting requirements
Assist to develop, maintain, and ensure compliance with internal controls related to global accounting policies and new accounting and reporting guidance issued by the FASB and the SEC
Corporate Accounting:

Assist monthly and quarterly close processes, including:
Corporate legal entities, including analysis of results to forecast and budget
Global consolidation
SOX compliance
SEC filings:

Assist in the preparation and review of external reporting, including:
Quarterly Earnings News Releases
Quarterly (Form 10-Q) and Annual (Form 10-K) filing requirements
Other SEC filings, as necessary, including financing transactions
Continuously strive to enhance and streamline reporting processes and controls
Business Partnership:

Provide support and accounting advice across the Crown global business and to senior leadership for other key strategic projects, as needed.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Legal, Tax, Treasury, etc.) to assess accounting implications of strategic initiatives.
Internal Controls:

Serve as one of the primary points of contact for internal and external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits of financial statements and internal controls.

In addition to the qualifications and experience listed above, the ideal candidate will possess the following:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting
CPA, with 7+ years’ experience, including Big 4 public accounting experience
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
Adaptive to changing priorities
Good interpersonal communication skills
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines while lead others
Travel minimal