NAC Controller - RWD Division

Eaton Corporation•Raleigh, NC

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

Eaton’s ES AMER Sector Integration division is currently seeking a NAC Controller - RWD Division. This position can be based in Beachwood, OH, Moon Twp, PA, Wakesha, WI, or Raleigh, NC with hybrid work available. If candidates are not located within a 50-mile radius of Beachwood, OH, Moon Twp, PA, Wakesha, WI, or Raleigh, NC, remote work may be considered. This position is a Controller role in the NA Regional Controllership team for the ARS's RWD Division. A Controller is a professional who plays a crucial role in a company's financial management and internal control processes. The primary responsibilities are to provide leadership of the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, ensuring accuracy of US GAAP and local GAAP numbers, and that all compliance requirements are met. This role will drive the standardization and optimization of financial processes within the business, rolling out strategic initiatives by working closely with the Controllership, OPS Finance, and various other Centers of Excellence running different applications and ERP systems for financial accounting and reporting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution required.
Minimum 8 years accounting/finance experience.
Minimum 3 years as a manager of people.
Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.
Detail-oriented with effective organization and time management skills.
Highly motivated, highly analytical and self-starter.
Well-versed in business ethics and internal control best practices.
Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner.
Ability to influence – Influence and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.
Ethical standards must be always maintained.

Nice To Haves

Up to 10% travel required.

Responsibilities

Own all aspects of accounting, controls, and required reporting for all plants within RWD division, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and operational insight.
Adherence to all US GAAP, SOX and local statutory/tax compliance requirements must be maintained.
Evaluate requirements and provide data for audits (both internal and external) and controls validations. Perform 2nd Level BSR as required annually.
Partner closely with plant finance leaders to deeply understand business operations, products, and drivers, resolving inefficiencies in accounting processes and improving financial transparency.
Collaborate with shared service centers and COEs to ensure high-quality service delivery, providing training and guidance to enhance their understanding of plant operations and accounting requirements.
Analyze, map, and improve end-to-end accounting processes using Continuous Improvement methodologies to address business challenges and create efficiencies.
Drive standardization and centralization of accounting activities across plants and regions to optimize processes and focus on value-added activities.
Strengthen the team’s analytical thinking by applying accounting knowledge and operations expertise, helping them triangulate data, proactively identify issues, and solve complex problems.
Learn to navigate multiple ERP systems (VISTA, MAPICS, Oracle, SAP) and to support the team, dig into details, and resolve system-related accounting challenges.
Foster a collaborative, detail-oriented, and process-focused culture within the team, encouraging continuous learning and improvement.
Responsible for Balance Sheet integrity. Ensure Balance Sheet reconciliations are prepared timely and proper reviews take place. Variances are addressed and resolved timely.
Own Controllership Score Card and strive to improve metrics.
Supervise, coach and develop direct report(s). Fosters an environment that promotes Eaton’s goals, philosophies, and encourages continuous improvement.
Support all strategic projects within the sites and division such as tax, system implementations and other ad-hoc projects.