Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our corrugated packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our white paper business delivers Paper With Purpose by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

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This position follows a hybrid work model, with 1-3 days per week onsite at our Lake Forest, IL office. The specific onsite schedule may vary based on team needs and individual responsibilities.

Position Summary:

The Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls provides professional/technical expertise to the external financial reporting function for PCA. The Manager aides the Company's financial reporting process and works directly with leadership of the Corporate Accounting team on various recurring and ad hoc matters. The Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls holds a pivotal role within the Company's Accounting and Financial Reporting department by supporting the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls and Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Controls in the preparation of financial reports. The Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls is an individual contributor with technical accounting and financial reporting expertise, high attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Dimensions:

As a Fortune 500 company, Packaging Corporation of America (PCA) is an ideas and solutions company. Our packaging business seeks to be the leader in helping our customers - large and small - package, transport and display products of all kinds. Our paper business delivers "Paper With Purpose" by providing the highest level of customer service and operational excellence. We have approximately 15,000 team members in more than 100 locations in the United States that strive to meet the local needs of our customers. Our mission is to serve the needs of our customers, today and tomorrow, with products and services that exceed expectations for performance and environmental responsibility.

Principle Accountabilities:

• Assist with the timely and accurate preparation of the financial reports on Form 10-K and 10-Q (SEC filings) including Financial Statements and Footnotes, Managements' Discussion and Analysis and other sections, as required. Reports must comply with all applicable SEC rules and regulations.
• Support the preparation and reporting of defined benefit and defined contribution plan audited financial statements in compliance with GAAP and the Department of Labor rules and regulations for reporting and disclosure under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA).
• Assist the Legal department with the preparation of the annual proxy statement and environmental regulatory reporting.
• Monitor and assist with researching new pronouncements published by the FASB and SEC to determine company-wide accounting and disclosure implications, and, where applicable, assist with implementing processes and procedures for compliance with new requirements.
• Provide assistance to internal team members by addressing and/or researching accounting or disclosure-related questions.
• Liaise with the Internal Audit team on the design and implementation of internal controls to help promote effective internal controls over financial reporting. Update control descriptions in Company's central repositories as required.
• Collaborate with management team members to review and update Company policies.
• Maintain technical/professional competency to provide consultation to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls; Senior Director, Financial Reporting & Controls; and the Vice President, Controller and Treasurer on key projects and company initiatives.
• Assist with acquisition due diligence and valuation issues of business(es) acquired.
• Assist with debt financings, including analyses of proposals and proper accounting of debt transactions.
• Know and follow policies and procedures of the Company, share information that would benefit other members of the team and find ways to improve the delivery of service to our customers.
• Strive to continually strengthen PCA's business philosophy of meeting needs and exceeding expectation for customers specifically supporting PCA's Commitment to Service which involves doing what's right for our customers, focusing on strategies that add value and support growth, and keeping the promises that we make.

Decision Making:

The Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls is part of the management team and is expected to deliver results under tight deadlines, maintain a "big-picture" focus while ensuring short-term goals are accomplished. Guidance is limited to clarification of objectives. This position has decision-making authority to ensure objectives of position are met.

Interactions:

The Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls reports to the Senior Manager, Financial Reporting & Controls within a collaborative team environment. This position is expected to interact with co-workers from all areas of the company, including senior management, department heads, and management teams of our manufacturing facilities, to develop solid working relationships and to increase departmental interactions and overall communication efforts.

Position Requirements:

• Education equivalent to a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. Master's degree in finance or accounting preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA) preferred.
• Four (4) to six (6) years' experience in an accounting or related function; experience with a major public accounting firm with a concentration on SEC reporting clients preferred.
• Solid understanding and working knowledge of standard financial/accounting procedures, GAAP concepts and principles, accounting procedures, and internal controls required.
• Solid analytical and mathematical skills.
• Working knowledge of general ledger financial systems.
• Must be able to analyze a multitude of issues and effectively communicate findings.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle numerous details, deadlines, and requests.
• Ability to work in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment, prioritize assignments, and handle multiple projects and/or requests simultaneously.
• Strong listening, evaluating, and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of computer systems including experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook and accounting software required.
• Must be able to travel as necessary and possess a valid U.S. driver's license.
• Previous work experience as a member of a team, or a strong understanding of the importance of open communication and information sharing between team members.

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All qualified applicants must apply at Careers.packagingcorp.com to be considered.

PCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories.