Aerospace Accounting & Controls Leader – EMEA

Eaton; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking an Accounting & Controls Manager - Aerospace to lead the accounting function for Aerospace EMEA sites, ensuring accuracy of US GAAP and local GAAP numbers and compliance. The role focuses on standardizing and optimizing financial processes across the zone, rolling out strategic initiatives with Controllership and COEs to build an efficient organization.

The position involves closing and reporting for Aerospace EMEA sites, maintaining strong control environments, partnering with

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting/Finance; professional qualification preferred.
• 10+ years of accounting/finance experience in a multinational environment.
• Experience with US GAAP and SOX compliance is desirable.
• Strong English communication; other local language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting function for allocated Aerospace EMEA sites, ensuring timely closing and reporting.
• Ensure adherence to US GAAP, SOX, and local statutory/tax compliance.
• Support statutory reporting and corporate representations on boards as needed.
• Partner with Operations to implement business strategies and build operational understanding.
• Drive standardization, simplification and automation of financial processes across the region.
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance team and maintain strong internal controls.
• Support audits, tax projects, and cross-functional initiatives across the COEs and Controllership.

Skills

Multinational manufacturing

US GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

English fluency

Independent worker

Communication skills

Technical accounting

Continuous improvement

Team leadership

Adaptability to ambiguity

Education

Degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree / professional qualification

Job description

Eaton is seeking an Accounting & Controls Manager - Aerospace to lead the accounting function for Aerospace EMEA sites, ensuring accuracy of US GAAP and local GAAP numbers and compliance. The role focuses on standardizing and optimizing financial processes across the zone, rolling out strategic initiatives with Controllership and COEs to build an efficient organization.

The position involves closing and reporting for Aerospace EMEA sites, maintaining strong control environments, partnering with