Finance & Accounting Manager – Data Centers / Advisory

ABB•Cary, NC

4d•$142,500 - $228,000•Remote

About The Position

Serving as a key partner for the local Operations P&L Manager of the Electrification Services division, the Finance & Accounting Manager for Data Centers and Advisory will be a vital member of its finance team in the United States. You will help to set business strategy in line with wider division and product group strategies. In this role you will provide key support to the business, ensuring accurate tracking and processing of all transactions. You will translate business strategy into plans and establish measurable targets, evaluate the financial implications of various strategic decisions, identify risks and recommend actions.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or similar
Candidates should bring a mix of accounting, finance, mergers & acquisitions, P&L ownership/support, and/or controllership experiences in order to best serve the stakeholders in this position and be able to assist in capitalizing upon a growing market
12+ years of experience in the above mentioned functions
Experience with ERP (SAP strongly preferred)
Outstanding attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to multitask
Competitive, strong leadership, attention to detail, self-critic, and excellent customer service attitude
Candidates must already possess authorization to work for ABB in the US.

Responsibilities

Contributes to the definition of the strategy for the Field Service Region focusing on Data Centers and Advisory customers. Serves as the key partner for the relevant business leader in determining strategy for area of responsibility, aligning with wider strategy, and implementing actions as needed.
Translates strategy into business plans and establishes measurable targets. Oversees the business planning and forecasting process for the area of responsibility and serves as the interface of the plant to Global Product Group Controller/Division Controller/Operational Manager and others.
Monitors progress and provides insight and analysis to support operational decision-making. Identifies issues and advises management on action plans and operational strategies to resolve.
Identifies and communicates commercial and financial risks and opportunities from business propositions.
Establishes and oversees processes and tools necessary to obtain transparent and reliable financial data and business information. Ensures high quality of financial data and business information in line with defined standards and financial closing schedules.

Benefits

Choice between two medical plan options: A PPO plan called the Copay Plan OR a High Deductible Health Plan (with a Health Savings Account) called the High Deductible Plan.
Choice between two dental plan options: Core and Core Plus
Vision benefit
Company paid life insurance (2X base pay)
Company paid AD&D (1X base pay)
Voluntary life and AD&D – 100% employee paid up to maximums
Short Term Disability – up to 26 weeks – Company paid
Long Term Disability – 60% of pay – Company paid. Ability to “buy-up” to 66 2/3% of pay.
Supplemental benefits – 100% employee paid (Accident insurance, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance Program
Health Advocate support resources for mental/behavioral health, general health navigation and virtual health, and infertility/adoption
Employee discount program
401k Savings Plan with Company Contributions
Employee Stock Acquisition Plan (ESAP)
ABB provides 11 paid holidays.
Salaried exempt positions are provided vacation under a permissive time away policy.