Accounting Business Partner

City of Shakopee, MN; Houston (TX); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson, based in Houston, TX, seeks an Accounting Business Partner to deliver accounting expertise for accurate reporting, compliance, and controls. You will partner with various departments to drive financial performance and support decision-making with timely information.

The role focuses on monthly close, journal entry reviews, policy guidance, and cross-functional collaboration to streamline processes and strengthen controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in accounting, with focus on financial reporting and business partnering.
• Legal authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Partner with NA Senior Finance Leader & GFS Controller on monthly close and journal entry review.
• Perform monthly, quarterly and annual general accounting processes not centralized in GFS.
• Provide guidance on Corporate Policies & Procedures and answer accounting questions.
• Ensure accuracy of financial statements with other functions.
• Support statutory/regulatory filings and liaise with auditors and Tax.
• Assist month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
• Lead preparation of financial statements and management reports.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes.
• Participate in cross-functional projects to improve financial systems.
• Provide training to non-finance staff on CP&Ps and standard methodologies.
• Coach junior accounting staff.

Skills

Financial reporting

Business partnering

Communication

ERP proficient

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

If you are an accounting professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting position for you! Based in our Houston, TX location, the Accounting Business Partner is responsible for providing accounting & financial support to business divisions by demonstrating their accounting expertise to ensure accurate financial reporting, compliance, and controls. This role partners closely with various departments to drive financial performance, enhance business processes, and support decision-making with accurate and timely financial information! This includes partnering with other functional areas.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Partnering with NA Senior Finance Leader & Global Financial Services (GFS) Controller on monthly close and Journal Entry review
• Performing specific monthly, quarterly and annual general accounting processes, not centralize in GFS
• Collaborating with business and department leaders to provide guidance on Corporate Policies & Procedures (CP&Ps) and answer accounting questions
• Partnering with other functions to ensure accuracy of financial statements
• Ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and company policies and partner with Compliance Director on specific projects and quarterly ICQ reviews.
• Supporting the preparation of statutory and regulatory filings, coordinating with internal and external auditors and Tax as required
• Supporting the month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Reviewing Balance Sheet Reconciliations to ensure all discrepancies are resolved promptly
• Leading the preparation of financial statements and assist with management reports
• Finding opportunities to streamline business unit accounting processes and improve efficiency
• Leading or participating in cross-functional projects to enhance financial systems, reporting tools, and procedures
• Providing training and guidance to non-finance staff on financial processes, CP&Ps and standard methodologies
• Acting as a coach to junior accounting staff, supporting their development and growth

Who You Are:

You integrate quantitative and qualitative information to draw accurate conclusions and take direct action. You adjust communication to fit the audience and the message. You facilitate an open dialogue with a wide variety of contributors and team members. You display a can-do attitude in good and bad times, and you show a tremendous amount of initiative in tough situations and are exceptional at spotting and seizing opportunities. You enjoy multi-tasking, and also applying knowledge of the organization to advance multiple objectives.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Minimum of five (5) years of related experience in accounting, with a focus on financial reporting and business partnering
• Legal authorization to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Experience in manufacturing, and corporate or large business environment is preferred
• CPA, CMA, or other relevant professional certification is preferred
• Proficiency in financial analysis, reporting, and accounting software (e.g., ERP systems, Excel)
• Proactive and adaptable with a continuous improvement attitude
• High level of integrity and confidentiality

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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