Accounting & Controls Manager - Aerospace

Eaton; Titchfield; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Accounting & Controls Manager - Aerospace to lead the finance function across allocated Aerospace EMEA sites in the UK. You will ensure accurate US GAAP and local GAAP numbers, drive standardized processes, and collaborate with Controllership and COEs to optimize structures for efficiency.

The role requires 10+ years in accounting/finance, a strong leadership track, and a proven ability to implement cost controls and tax/compliance programs across a regional scope.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance required.
• 10+ years in Accounting/Finance roles.
• Experience in multinational manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead closing, accounting and reporting for Aerospace EMEA sites.
• Ensure SOX, US GAAP adherence and local compliance.
• Manage statutory reporting and board representation where needed.
• Partner with Operations to enable business strategies and build acumen.
• Drive standardization and automation of finance processes regionally.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team.
• Oversee budgeted costs and internal controls, audits, and tax matters.

Skills

SOX compliance

US GAAP

English fluency

Team leadership

Process optimization

Education

Accounting/Finance degree

Master's degree preferred

Job description

What You’ll Do

The Accounting & Controls Manager - Aerospace will provide leadership of the Accounting function for allocated Aerospace EMEA sites. Ensuring accuracy of US GAAP and local GAAP numbers, and that all compliance requirements are met. This role will have a strong focus on the standardization and optimization of financial processes within the zone, rolling out strategic initiatives and working closely with the Controllership (incl. Global Financial Accounting) and COEs to put in place the optimal structures to drive efficiencies.

• Principal responsibility for all closing, accounting, and reporting for allocated Aerospace EMEA sites, ensuring each close is completed accurately and in line with operational reporting timetables
• Ensure control environment. Adherence to all Eaton Policies, US GAAP, SOX and local statutory/tax compliance requirements must be maintained
• Statutory reporting and administration where applicable. May require to act as corporate representative on statutory boards of directors, or on management or supervisory boards
• Partner with Operations to help execute business strategies, develop a detailed understanding of the operational activities and build business acumen
• Support all strategic projects within the region such as tax, restructuring, M&A activities, payroll, system implementations and other ad-hoc projects
• Drive optimization through standardization, simplification and automation of financial processes within the zone, working closely with Controllership, the COEs and Operations to build out and achieve the most efficient and effective organization
• Support business & accounting and controls processes improvements and transitions
• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, provide guidance and development, foster a collaborate high performance work environment
• Meet budgeted costs and run a cost effective organization
• Support all statutory, tax, customs and internal audits
• Ethical standards must be maintained at all times

What You’ll Do

The Accounting & Controls Manager - Aerospace will provide leadership of the Accounting function for allocated Aerospace EMEA sites. Ensuring accuracy of US GAAP and local GAAP numbers, and that all compliance requirements are met. This role will have a strong focus on the standardization and optimization of financial processes within the zone, rolling out strategic initiatives and working closely with the Controllership (incl. Global Financial Accounting) and COEs to put in place the optimal structures to drive efficiencies.

• Principal responsibility for all closing, accounting, and reporting for allocated Aerospace EMEA sites, ensuring each close is completed accurately and in line with operational reporting timetables
• Ensure control environment. Adherence to all Eaton Policies, US GAAP, SOX and local statutory/tax compliance requirements must be maintained
• Statutory reporting and administration where applicable. May require to act as corporate representative on statutory boards of directors, or on management or supervisory boards
• Partner with Operations to help execute business strategies, develop a detailed understanding of the operational activities and build business acumen
• Support all strategic projects within the region such as tax, restructuring, M&A activities, payroll, system implementations and other ad-hoc projects
• Drive optimization through standardization, simplification and automation of financial processes within the zone, working closely with Controllership, the COEs and Operations to build out and achieve the most efficient and effective organization
• Support business & accounting and controls processes improvements and transitions
• Manage and develop a team of finance professionals, provide guidance and development, foster a collaborate high performance work environment
• Meet budgeted costs and run a cost effective organization
• Support all statutory, tax, customs and internal audits
• Ethical standards must be maintained at all times

Qualifications

Degree in Accounting / Finance, Master's Degree (professional qualification) is preferred

10+ years of relevant work experience in Accounting, Finance

Skills

• Experience of finance/accounting within a multinational manufacturing environment
• Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley and US GAAP desirable
• Fluent in business English; one or more local country language fluency desirable\"
• Ability to operate and deliver independently
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong technical skills with a high business acumen
• Change management and continuous improvement mindset
• Able to work as part of a team and adhere to company standard processes, practices & policies
• Strongly invested in life-long learning
• Comfortable dealing with ambiguity
• Demonstrate strong managerial courage
• Skilled at building organisational capability

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