Accounting Business Partner

Emerson•Boulder, CO

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Emerson is seeking an Accounting Business Partner for its Flow Measurement Products business in Boulder, Colorado. This role will be responsible for accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with accounting standards. The Accounting Business Partner will collaborate with business leaders to support operational and strategic objectives, working closely with the Controller, Cost Accounting teams, and Global Financial Services (GFS) teams. The position offers an opportunity to drive financial performance, improve business processes, and provide timely insights for decision-making, with a focus on collaboration, problem-solving, and continuous improvement within a global organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Five (5) or more years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience performing financial analysis, variance analysis, and reconciliations.
Proficiency with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate and influence across multiple levels of the organization.
Demonstrated problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and commitment to continuous improvement.
Ability to work effectively with global shared services organizations and cross-functional teams.
Legal authorization to work in the United States. Sponsorship will not be provided for this position.
Authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship now and in the future.
Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 (including those with OPT or CPT), H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification.
Manufacturing industry experience.
Experience supporting multinational organizations and global shared services environments.
Experience with Oracle or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems.
Experience participating in financial system implementations or business process improvement initiatives.
Experience utilizing data analytics, automation, or AI tools to improve financial processes and reporting.

Responsibilities

Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual accounting activities not centralized within Global Financial Services.
Perform variance analysis and provide clear explanations for financial results and accounting fluctuations.
Partner with business leaders, the Controller, and Global Financial Services teams to ensure accounting processes are completed accurately, timely, and in compliance with company policies.
Support month-end and year-end close activities, including journal entries, balance sheet account reviews, financial statement preparation, and management reporting.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls while supporting internal and external audit activities, statutory reporting requirements, and regulatory compliance.
Collaborate on process improvement initiatives and systems projects that enhance reporting capabilities, operational efficiency, and data accuracy.
Leverage technology, including AI-enabled tools, to improve financial processes, reporting, and analysis.
Provide guidance and support to business partners and colleagues on financial processes, accounting best practices, and compliance requirements.