Avery Dennison Corporation (NYSE: AVY) is a global materials science and digital identification solutions company that provides a wide range of branding and information solutions that optimize labor and supply chain efficiency, reduce waste, advance sustainability, circularity and transparency, and better connect brands and consumers. Our products and solutions include labeling and functional materials, radio frequency identification (RFID) inlays and tags, software applications that connect the physical and digital, and a variety of products and solutions that enhance branded packaging and carry or display information that improves the customer experience. Serving an array of industries worldwide — including home and personal care, apparel, general retail, e-commerce, logistics, food and grocery, pharmaceuticals and automotive — we employ approximately 35,000 employees in more than 50 countries. Our reported sales in 2023 were $8.4 billion. Learn more at www.averydennison.com.

At Avery Dennison, some of the great benefits we provide are:

• Health & Wellness benefits starting on day 1 of employment
• Paid parental leave
• 401K eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Flexible work arrangements
• Employee Assistance Program eligibility / Health Advocate
• Paid vacation and Paid holidays

SUMMARY: The Accounting Manager, Corporate is a key link between NASSO and the Corporate line of business. This role is critical in driving GAAP, controllership, business partnership and the development of people. This role has three direct reports on the Corporate General Accounting team and also works closely with an outsource provider.  Day-to-day activities range from providing the three direct reports with any hands-on assistance to complete monthly accounting activities; review and approval of account reconciliations, manual journal entries and other closing activities; managing other tasks of the team to meet expectations; and fostering employee development.  

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: In your role as a Accounting Manager, Corporate, delivering on these responsibilities is critical to success:

• Business Partnership: provide accounting guidance to various Corporate departments highlighting changes in process or GAAP reporting.  Review financial results and resolve inquiries in a timely manner.  Collaborate across all business functions to ensure financials are appropriately stated.     
• Monthly/Quarterly Close Process: accountable for timely and accurate monthly and quarterly close process including, journal entry review and approval, schedule submission and account reconciliation and approval.  Analysis of financial results and investigate variances as required.
• Controllership/Compliance: support activities related to compliance initiatives and policies (SOX, External & Internal Audit, Balance Sheet Reviews etc). Identify compliance gaps and coordinate resolution activities with compliance teams. Ensure all required deadlines are met and respond quickly to all follow-up questions. Provide meaningful analysis to explain variances and other audit requirements as necessary.
• People Management and Development: help recruit, develop, and retain a talented pool of employees, creating a solid succession pipeline. Positively lead and influence team members to partner together to achieve individual and business goals.  Establish individual performance objectives for the team members and manage their job performance. 
• Hands-on assistance as a working manager to assist the Corporate General Accounting team with completion of routine responsibilities.

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting, CPA and/or MBA preferred

Experience

• 7+ years of financial and/or accounting experience
• Experience with SOX
• Experience with GAAP reporting
• Experience managing and developing talent
• Mainstream ERP and/or financial system(s) experience preferred

Other

• Superior communication skills and ability to articulate business results & opportunities
• Attention to detail (excellent analytical skills)
• Fundamental intellectual curiosity and ability to anticipate the next question
• Proven ability to collaborate across divisions and functions
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and prioritize/re-prioritize workload (individually and for direct reports) to meet deadlines in dynamic business conditions
• Desire to learn continuously and take initiative to act on data/intuition; provide proactive insights that drive action and execution, leading to results

Working Arrangement: Hybrid - Office & Remote, 3 days/week minimum in office; daily during monthly and quarterly closing weeks

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status, or other protected status. EEOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled. All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Reasonable Accommodations Notice

If you require accommodations to view or apply for a job, alternative methods are available to submit an application. Please contact (440)534-6000 or [email protected] to discuss reasonable accommodations.