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Crown is a global leader in the design, manufacturing, and sale of packaging products for consumer goods. Founded in 1892 and headquartered in Tampa, Florida, the company specializes in metal packaging solutions, primarily for beverages, food, and household products. The company is committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility, focusing on reducing its carbon footprint and enhancing the recyclability of its products.

Crown, a $12bn revenue company, operates 189 manufacturing facilities across 39 countries with 23,000 employees, providing innovative and sustainable packaging options that meet the diverse needs of its customers.

With a strong emphasis on providing customers with comprehensive technical support and packaging expertise, Crown serves a wide range of clients, from small businesses to some of the world’s largest brands. Through continuous innovation and strategic investments, Crown aims to maintain its leadership position by utilizing packaging that is superior in safety, sustainability and graphic design.

Job Purpose

Crown Holdings is seeking a Chief Accounting Officer reporting to the Chief Financial Officer to support the growth of the organization, driving best practices across all aspects of the accounting, internal controls, and financial and sustainability reporting for the Company. This includes establishing, monitoring, and reinforcing accounting policies and procedures across the organization.

The Chief Accounting Officer will lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting close process ensuring timely, accurate reporting of financial results. S/he will also monitor emerging accounting guidance and make necessary changes to ensure compliance with US GAAP. Further, the CAO will identify, implement, and champion initiatives to enhance the function’s operational efficiency, financial accuracy, and analytical capabilities.

The CAO will ensure a culture of continuous improvement, implementing processes, tools, and systems that translate financial data into meaningful and actionable insights. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated ability to work effectively in a hands-on and solutions-oriented environment. S/he will also have a track record of leading a lean team and building out the functional capabilities

Key Accountabilities

The ideal candidate will be a self-initiating executive with excellent judgment and focused on successfully growing the business. An experienced leader, the successful candidate will have a track record of advancement and leadership and proven capabilities optimizing team and financial performance. 

He/she will possess strong interpersonal and leadership skills that are based on respect, professionalism and will be comfortable rolling up his/her sleeves. The successful candidate will possess the business acumen and executive presence required to serve as a key decision maker and trusted advisor and partner to the management team, as well as the Company’s Board, shareholders and outside constituents.

The candidate must operate under the absolute highest standards of ethical behavior and recognize potential issues while operating in a complex global environment. S/he should be an inspiring leader who leads by example and builds high integrity within the team.

Function Experience:

15+ years of Accounting in a Global Environment

Experience at Senior Manager level with Public Accounting firm

PWC Alumni

Sitting CAO or Controller

Securities Exchange Commissions (SEC) reporting

Experience with internal controls and SOX Compliance

Thorough understanding of USGAAP and complex accounting issues

Systems/Process Implementation and Automation

M&A and post-merger integration

Leadership Experience:

Hands up 'roll up your sleeves' attitude

Track record of collaborating and influencing at a Global level

Other:

Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Relocation to Tampa, FL