Global Accounting Operations Manager

Our client ,Selig Group ,is a leading global provider of innovative sealing and venting packaging solutions for food and beverages, healthcare, personal care, chemical and industrial, and wine and spirits markets. The company’s products are designed to serve customers’ needs for ensuring freshness, providing packaging integrity, extending shelf life, providing tamper evidence, expanding in e-commerce, and protecting brand identity. Selig is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois, USA with manufacturing locations in North America, Europe, and Asia and distribution locations worldwide.

The Company fosters a collaborative and high-performance culture where safety, quality, and continuous improvement are at the core of its customer first approach. Employees are encouraged to take ownership of their work, contribute to strategic goals, and develop their skills in a dynamic and engaging environment. The organization values teamwork, integrity, and innovation, ensuring long-term success and sustainable growth.

Selig is owned by interests of the Crown family and is supported by CC Industries, the Chicago-based, consulting and management company for the Crown family’s portfolio of operating companies. Selig is well-positioned for continued growth and profitability this year and beyond.

About the Position

Selig is seeking a dynamic Manager, Global Accounting Operations to lead and optimize centralized processes within a global shared services model. This role is responsible for overseeing core transactional accounting functions, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll-related entries, cash flow forecasting and support for related controlled period-end close processes.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with a strong foundation in transactional accounting, process improvement, and systems, with the ability to operate effectively across a global, multi-site organization. This individual will play a key role in advancing Selig’s shared services operating model and supporting continued growth across the Americas, Europe and Asia.

Location and Relationships

• Based in Selig’s Schaumburg, Illinois office
• Direct Reporting Line: VP, Global Controller
• Four direct reports

Position Responsibilities

• Lead the transition to and management of a centralized shared services function for core accounting areas, including AP, AR, payroll-related journal entries and support related reconciliations
• Continuously assess and improve accounting workflows to optimize service delivery, scalability, and internal control compliance
• Implement best practices across Procure-to-Pay and Order-to-Cash cycles
• Lead cash flow forecasting, and connect to transactional functions
• Partner closely with IT and functional partners to support ERP system integration and automation
• Support the implementation of a scalable global accounting operating model
• Manage and develop a global team, fostering collaboration, professional development, and high performance
• Promote clear and consistent communication between global finance and business unit teams
• Deliver training and guidance to ensure consistent adoption of processes and tools
• Perform other duties, including ad-hoc special projects and financial analysis, as required

Essential Skills and Characteristics

• Demonstrate the highest level of ethical and moral standards
• Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to mentor and guide a global team
• Thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manages priorities effectively
• Ability to work across multiple time zones, languages and cultures
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, both internally and externally
• Goal and results oriented, with high integrity and accountability
• Adapts well to change and implementing new technologies
• Identifies opportunities for optimization and champion change across the organization
• Proficient in the use of systems, including ERP systems, Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Experience and Education

• 5+ years of experience in accounting, preferably in accounts receivable or accounts payable, with at least 2 years of experience in a managerial role
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), particularly AP, AR and related financial areas
• Experience with shared services models and centralization of accounting functions is highly preferred
• Experience in organizations demonstrating strong internal controls in a global environment
• Relevant accounting designation preferred – CPA, CMA or equivalent experience
• Degree in accounting or related field preferred

Key Initiatives

• Support a global ERP Implementation and drive consistent best practices
• Execute shared services transition and process centralization
• Drive continuous improvement in team effectiveness, efficiency and internal controls