Product Coverage Accountant - Senior

Cummins•Columbus, OH

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a talented Product Coverage Accountant - Senior to join our team specializing in Finance in Columbus, IN. As a key member of the Global Product Coverage Accounting Team, the Senior Product Coverage Accountant ensures the accuracy and integrity of the company’s global warranty and product coverage financials. The role operates with significant autonomy, leading complex accounting processes and partnering with Policy Directors, Internal Controls, PwC, and LOB Finance to reinforce internal controls and maintain a robust financial control environment. We are seeking a high‑performing Senior Accountant with deep analytical capability, and the ability to independently manage and strengthen complex accounting areas. The ideal candidate excels in fast‑paced environments, identifies risks proactively, and enhances the reliability of financial reporting and cross‑functional processes. In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways: Lead end‑to‑end accounting ownership for assigned product coverage portfolios, including complex journal entries, internal controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting with minimal oversight. Ensure functional excellence by validating the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of warranty liability balances, applying advanced judgment and technical expertise. Partner with Policy, Internal Controls, and Finance leadership to enhance documentation, strengthen control frameworks, and ensure alignment with corporate governance standards. Serve as the primary accounting liaison for assigned business units, ensuring accurate and timely product coverage results and advising leaders on accounting impacts. Lead process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, automate reporting, and enhance internal controls across the product coverage function. Prepare and oversee audit deliverables, ensuring clear, well‑supported documentation and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors.

Requirements

College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required.
SOx controls and claims reconciliation
Advanced analytical capability, able to interpret complex financial models, identify trends, and communicate insights with clarity and influence.
Expert attention to detail and the ability to independently manage complex accounting areas requiring sound judgment.
Deep understanding of US GAAP, with the ability to assess accounting implications, guide stakeholders, and ensure accurate application to warranty and product coverage transactions.
Exceptional organizational and time‑management skills, with the ability to prioritize effectively during close cycles.
Highly effective communication skills, capable of influencing cross‑functional partners and articulating accounting impacts to both finance and non‑finance audiences.
Advanced Excel and financial modeling proficiency, including data manipulation, dashboarding, and scenario analysis.
Experience with financial systems, including OBIEE Thunder, Bolt, and HFM.
Commitment to continuous development, actively building financial, business, and leadership capabilities.
Ability to leverage diverse perspectives, fostering inclusive decision‑making and strengthening analytical outcomes.
A proactive, solutions‑oriented mindset, consistently identifying opportunities to streamline processes, enhance controls, and elevate reporting quality.

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, Chartered Accountant or similar certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead end‑to‑end accounting ownership for assigned product coverage portfolios, including complex journal entries, internal controls, reconciliations, and financial reporting with minimal oversight.
Ensure functional excellence by validating the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of warranty liability balances, applying advanced judgment and technical expertise.
Partner with Policy, Internal Controls, and Finance leadership to enhance documentation, strengthen control frameworks, and ensure alignment with corporate governance standards.
Serve as the primary accounting liaison for assigned business units, ensuring accurate and timely product coverage results and advising leaders on accounting impacts.
Lead process improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, automate reporting, and enhance internal controls across the product coverage function.
Prepare and oversee audit deliverables, ensuring clear, well‑supported documentation and acting as a key point of contact for internal and external auditors.
Analyzes, records and reports accounting transactions in a timely manner.
Prepares general ledger entries, account reconciliations and other accounting schedules and reports.
Responds to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results, special reporting requests, etc.
Reviews existing internal controls on a regular basis and develops new internal controls as necessary.
Analyzes current procedures and recommends changes to develop and implement best practice accounting procedures.
Protects organization's value by keeping information confidential.