Accounting Manager

The Timken Company • North Canton, OH

20d

About The Position

The Accounting Manager is responsible for the integrity, accuracy, and timely delivery of financial reporting across Timken’s U.S. legal entities in compliance with U.S. GAAP. The role oversees monthly financial statement preparation and analysis, and ensures reconciled account balances are accurate. It also leads global accounting functions for leasing, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions, supporting consistent, transparent, and compliant processes. The Accounting Manager owns SOX compliance for assigned areas, serves as a liaison for internal and external audits, and maintains robust internal controls for U.S. legal entities. This position also drives process and control improvements and develops team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• At least 7 years of relevant experience.
• Strong communication, leadership, and team skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP is preferred.
• Experience with consolidation tools; OneStream is preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Drive for continuous improvement.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience.
• OneStream experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close process for U.S. legal entities, ensuring accurate, complete, and timely financial statements.
• Analyze financial results and reconciled account balances to support strategic insights and business decisions.
• Manage global use of the company’s account reconciliation and journal entry system, ensuring compliance and onboarding new business units.
• Oversee global accounting operations for leasing, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions.
• Own SOX compliance for assigned areas and work with internal stakeholders and external auditors.
• Drive continuous improvement in financial reporting processes, systems, and internal controls.
• Mentor and develop team members, fostering excellence, accountability, and compliance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager