Senior Financial Analyst

Eaton Corporation; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 82,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton in Edmonton, AB is seeking an Accounting and Controls Analyst to join the Regional Controller team for the PCS - CAN Division. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance with GAAP and SOX.

You will partner with site finance and global support centers, drive closing activities, analyze data, and pursue process improvements using tools like Power BI and Tableau. A bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance is required; 5+ years of experience; Oracle

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years varied accounting/finance experience.
• Oracle experience.
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting principles and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in line with GAAP and SOX adherence.
• Implement and monitor internal controls to prevent errors and fraud.
• Ensure regulatory compliance and stay updated on standards.
• Support site finance leader in closing and accounting activities.
• Analyze financial data to identify trends and insights.
• Collaborate with operations and global support centers.
• Suggest improvements to reporting methods and systems.
• Participate in MESH trainings and comply with site policies.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Oracle

Analytical skills

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's in accounting/finance

CPA in progress preferred

Tools

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Eaton’s Electrical sector is currently seeking a to join our team. This position is based at our Edmonton, AB facility and offers benefits from day one.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $82000 - $102000 a year.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you’ll do:

This position is an Analyst role on the Regional Controller team for the PCS - CAN Division. An Accounting and Controls Analyst is a professional who plays a crucial role in a company's financial management and internal control processes.Their primary responsibilities involve ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with Accounting standards and regulations, and implementing effective internal Controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.

• Financial Reporting: Support preparation of financial statements, following generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) adherence, local statutory/tax compliance, and other relevant accounting standards.
• Internal Controls: Implement and monitor control procedures to minimize the risk of errors, fraud, and financial misstatements. This might involve regularly reviewing and improving internal processes, ensuring proper segregation of duties, and participating in periodic internal audits.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with applicable accounting regulations and reporting requirements. Keep abreast of changes in accounting standards and help the company adapt to new requirements.
• Finance Operations: Support Site Finance Leader actions including all closing and accounting activities.
• Data Analysis: Analyze financial data to identify trends, patterns, and potential issues. This analysis can provide valuable insights into the company's financial health and help management make informed decisions.
• Partnership: Work with and communicate financial information effectively between operations and global support centers. Partner with operations to drive actions discovered through data analysis.
• Process Improvement: Identified opportunities to streamline accounting processes and enhance efficiency. Suggest and implement improvements to reporting methods, financial systems, and automation tools.
• Participate in MESH trainings and comply with policies and procedures at their site.

Qualifications:

Basic Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Minimum of 5 years varied accounting/finance experience
• Oracle experience
• Strong analytical skills and knowledge of accounting principles and regulations

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA designation (completed or in progress) preferred
• Advanced Excel skills including Power BI and Tableau
• 2 years of manufacturing experience
• Experience working with multi-site environments and work collaboratively across operations, finance and shared service teams.

Skills for success:

• Well-versed in business ethics and internal control best practices
• Ability to communicate complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner
• Detail-oriented with effective organization and time management skills
• Highly motivated, highly analytical and self-starter

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

This posting is for an existing vacancy.

At Eaton we leverage artificial intelligence to recommend jobs to you that match the skills and experience required for the open role. Our Talent Acquisition teams also uses AI to identify applicants whose skills are a match for the job. Hiring decisions are made by Eaton leaders through a structured interview process and not AI.

Eaton has in place accessibility policies for accommodating employees with disabilities. If you are selected for an interview and require accommodations, please let the recruiter or hiring manager know so that we can work to make reasonable adjustments that best suit your needs. Accessibility information may be found at: http://www.eatoncanada.ca/EatonCA/OurCompany/Accessibility/index.htm

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work.