Accounting Supervisor - General Accounting

Cummins Inc; Columbus (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Package

Job summary

Cummins Inc. is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to join our Finance team. This hands-on role maintains general ledger integrity and supports day-to-day financial operations across the US, UK, and Europe.

You will oversee reconciliations, variance analysis, and process improvements while ensuring reliable reporting and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.

Qualifications

• Degree in accounting/finance or related field required.
• Progress toward CPA/CMA or similar certification preferred.
• Experience leading accounting teams and managing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Accountants and guide career development.
• Review and approve complex account reconciliations for accuracy and timeliness.
• Analyze balance sheet, P&L and financial statements to identify trends and risks.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits; act as PwC/GIC contact.
• Investigate variances and implement corrective actions with stakeholders.
• Strengthen financial controls and mitigate risks through improvements.
• Lead process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency and compliance.
• Conduct technical accounting research to ensure standards compliance.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial controls

Account reconciliations

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Audit coordination

Process improvement

Regulatory compliance

Technical accounting

Education

Accounting or Finance degree

CPA / CMA candidate preferred

Certifications preferred

Job description

We are looking for a talented Accounting Supervisor to join our Finance team at Cummins.

This is a highly hands-on finance role responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting day-to-day financial operations across the US, the UK, and Europe. You will play a key role in account reconciliations, variance investigations and continuous process improvements to ensure reliable financial reporting and compliance.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

• Lead a team of Accountants, working with them to develop meaningfully in their careers while demonstrating our culture through your daily actions.
• Review and approve complex account reconciliations, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
• Analyze balance sheet, profit and loss and other financial statements to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare documentation for internal and external audits; contact point for GIC audits and inquiries from PwC.
• Investigate financial variances and work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and improve business performance.
• Maintain and strengthen financial controls by identifying control weaknesses, recommending improvements and supporting risk mitigation activities.
• Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency, reporting accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
• Conduct technical accounting research and guide accounting treatments to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

To be successful in this role, you'll need the following:

• Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, financial controls, account reconciliations and financial statement analysis.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising accounting teams while effectively managing priorities and delivering results.
• Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify risks and implement practical solutions to improve processes and controls.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Education, Licenses, Certifications

• College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required.
• Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant,
• Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred.

Experience

Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required, including some supervisory experience.

Job

Finance

Organization

Cummins Inc.

Role Category

On-site with Flexibility

Job Type

Exempt - Experienced

ReqID

2435665

Relocation Package

Yes

100% On-Site

No

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