Senior Accounting Manager - Strategic Projects

Eaton Corporation•Raleigh, NC

3d•$146,000 - $215,000

About The Position

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is hiring a Senior Accounting Manager to lead strategic projects supporting the operational and growth goals of ES-A. The role advises on foundational decisions for establishing new locations and processes, including ERP processes, compliance, and internal controls. It focuses on setting standard accounting practices, estimating resource needs, and coordinating with shared service teams as they ramp up resources for new sites, acquisitions, and capacity expansions at existing sites. The manager partners with strategic project teams and senior leaders, supports transitions to standardized accounting processes, and helps new acquisitions adopt Eaton policies and achieve compliance. The position requires strong manufacturing accounting and financial systems knowledge, an ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines, and expertise in financial reporting, controls, and process improvement. Candidates must be within 50 miles of an Eaton site in the continental United States, except active-duty military service member candidates, and must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future company sponsorship. No relocation benefit is offered.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
At least 10 years of accounting or finance experience.
Must be authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future.
Must be within a 50-mile radius of an Eaton site within the continental United States; active-duty military service member candidates are exempt from this geographic limitation.
Strong manufacturing accounting background and solid understanding of financial accounting systems.
Problem-solving capability and technical ability to prepare, review, and interpret financial and operational data and reports.
Working knowledge of GAAP and external regulatory pronouncements, including those of the FASB, SEC, and IRS; knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley.
Advanced Excel skills and working ability with Microsoft Office Professional Suite software.
Ability to leverage functional and cross-functional resources to solve problems, improve processes, and meet goals.
Ability to manage and motivate team members or peers in a multitasking environment.
Strong analytical and organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy, adaptability, and ability to handle multiple priorities and deadlines.
Strong oral and written communication skills and commitment to meeting deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in business administration, finance, or accounting.
Manufacturing experience.
Comprehensive knowledge of corporate financial policies, procedures, and systems.
Experience with Oracle Financials, Mapics ERP, SAP, VISTA, and Oracle Planning.
Project management experience.

Responsibilities

Evaluate and drive activities required to set up new sites or products, including ledger setup, IT processes, and applicable local government regulations such as IMMEX and tax requirements.
Manage multiple high-priority duties and deadlines.
Coordinate and assist with month-end closing, including preparing required journal entries and maintaining general ledger accuracy for startup projects as needed.
Develop and coordinate handoff strategies for standardized accounting processes and procedures for new sites or product lines.
Develop, implement, and continuously improve business processes; communicate effectively to prevent reporting errors; review and analyze financial information for accuracy, consistency, and transparency; and maintain the integrity of financial reports.
Support the business vision through knowledge of accounting and controls best practices, the GFA model and scope, and process optimization.
Ensure business activities follow Eaton financial policies and procedures and that internal controls meet Sarbanes-Oxley requirements; comply with ISO 14001/EHS and TS 16949 standards, procedures, and guidelines.
Collaborate with the strategic projects team to understand project scope and expectations, support data and report requests, and present detailed plans to senior leaders as required.
Partner with new acquisitions to understand current practices and support their conversion to Eaton policies and timely compliance, applying knowledge of the control framework, SOX compliance, and Eaton policies.