Vice President, Finance & Corporate Controller at Anchor Hocking Company

Role Title: Vice President, Finance & Corporate Controller 

Company Overview:

Anchor Hocking Company is a global industry leader in glass tabletop and houseware manufacturing. Since 1905, we have perfected preparation, presentation, and preservation in product categories such as drinkware, barware, bakeware, serveware, storage jars, and more. 

We are one of the most recognizable glassware brands in the world. We do it by merging beauty, durability, and functionality. The results are products homes really need – made to use and made to last. All designed, marketed, and manufactured right here in the USA. Welcome to Anchor Hocking: discover the genius of utility. 

Role Description:

The Vice President and Controller will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer of and will have direct interaction with personnel at all levels of the organization, including the Company’s Executive team and Board of Directors. The Controller will be responsible for leading the strategic direction and day-to-day operation of the Company’s accounting, treasury, and investor relations departments. This role will partner closely with leadership across the Company to build consensus and commitment necessary to ensure effective implementation of the financial team’s broader goals.

The Controller will bring a proven track record of operating effectively across functional boundaries, building and sustaining external and internal relationships, while using seasoned judgment, coupled with excellent financial acumen and integrity.  The Controller will be expected to thoroughly understand the financial details and be able to translate them into operational and strategic opportunities and be adaptive to the changing needs of the organization.

Role Responsibilities:

• Manage and lead the accounting team and financial reporting
  1. Support CFO in developing and executing the Company’s financing strategies
  2. Establish and maintain formal accounting policies, practices, and procedures to ensure US GAAP compliance and strong internal controls
  3. Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including the preparation of consolidated financial statements, account reconciliations, accruals, and reserves
  4. Serve as the primary interface for external auditors in connection with all financial audits
  5. Assist with the preparation of quarterly earnings releases, management reports, and investor relations
  6. Manage audit committee agenda
  7. Work closely with financial planning and analysis team on reporting efforts related to budgeting and forecasting
  8. Investor Relations
  9. Monitor and ensure the timely identification of evolving accounting guidance and potential impacts on the company.
  10. Oversee administration of the Company’s equity and stock compensation
• Support the company’s treasury, tax, and other administrative functions
  1. Bank audits
  2. Debt service and covenant compliance
  3. Support Liquidity and cash flow management, planning, and reporting
  4. Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and procedures; develop and monitor treasury operational policies; provide financial statement disclosures and support audits as necessary
  5. Liaison, close partner, and advisor to benefits administration and payroll
• Continually look for ways to help our team get better at what we do, drive growth, and help the company achieve its long-term financial goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 15+ years of overall experience in the areas of Financial reporting, Tax & Treasury
• Big 4 accounting experience, preferred
• ERP and other system implementation experience, required
• Accounting and financial reporting
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including complex topics and areas
• Experience reporting to C-Level executives and Board and Audit Committees
• Experience in technical accounting for M&A and Financing transactions
• Experience in researching, developing, and implementing accounting policies and procedures
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities; deadline oriented
• Track record of managing global service providers to ensure work is completed on time, with quality and on budget
• Skill in problem analysis and resolution
• Excellent verbal and writing skills
• Hands on work ethic with strong attention to detail

Primary Location: Columbus, Ohio