Division Accounting Manager

Parker Hannifin; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin in Kearney, NE seeks an experienced finance professional to lead monthly close, financial reporting, and SOX compliance for the Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division. You will supervise accounting staff, oversee audits, and drive processes that ensure accuracy and strong internal controls, with exposure to SAP, Hyperion, and Power BI.

The role partners with leadership to plan the annual operating plan and rolling forecasts, manage cash and balance sheet optimization, and ensure

Qualifications

• Accounting degree is required.
• Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close processes and oversee journal entries and reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP.
• Maintain SOX compliance and robust internal controls; oversee internal and external audits.
• Coordinate planning activities including AOP and rolling forecast; optimize balance sheet and reporting tools.

Skills

SOX compliance

GAAP

Financial reporting

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Accounting degree

CPA preferred

Master's degree preferred

Tools

SAP General Ledger

Hyperion

Power BI

SAP ERP

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM) Wholly owned subsidiary of Parker Hannifin (acquired in February 2017) previously owned by Clarcor, Inc.

Org Marketing Statement

Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM) Wholly owned subsidiary of Parker Hannifin (acquired in February 2017) previously owned by Clarcor, Inc.

Parker Hannifin NYSE PH, $20 billion, is the global leader in motion and control technologies. Precision engineered solutions for Aerospace, Climate Control, Electromechanical, Filtration

• Revenue of $600m+ including transfer to other domestic locations
• 3 locations -
• Main facility in Kearney, NE
  • 1 million square feet
  • 1,220 TM (640 production, 150 DC, 225 indirect, 205 salary/salary NE)
• Yankton SD,
  • 250k Square feet
  • 295 TM (220 production, 45 indirect, 30 salary/salary NE)
• Queretaro, Mexico (Shipping company and two Maquiladoras)
  • 125k square feet
  • 240TM (140 production, 55 indirect, 45 salary/salary NE)

Responsibilities

Main Job duties

Financial Reporting and Close

• Responsible for the monthly close processes; supervise the completion and reviews all journal entries, account reconciliations in accordance with US GAAP (4 day close)
• Ensure timely and accurate divisional reporting and completes required reporting and variance analyses.
• Maintain policies and procedures aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements; ensure segregation of duties and robust internal controls.
• Manages all audits, external, internal and SOX
  • External Audits (Deloitte every year)
  • Internal Peer SOX audits (every year)
  • Sales & Use - Nebraska & South Dakota every 3 years
• Serves as the location Compliance Officer

Planning, Forecasting, and Decision Support

• Coordinates the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Rolling Forecast
• Accounts for rebates and sales discount programs
• Manages Cash accounts
• Optimizes and leverages Balance Sheet (AR, AP, Inventory)
• Serve as a key user for Manman ERP and Hyperion and Power BI reporting tools
• Champion process standardization, automation, and data integrity; lead system enhancements and user training.
• Load SAP (corporate consolidations, budget, forecast)
• Ensure all costs and other accounting systems meet corporate guidelines
• Systems, Data, and Process Excellence

Leadership and Collaboration

• Recruit, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team; set clear goals and performance metrics.
• Facilitate cross-functional reviews; communicate financial results and drivers to leadership.
• Model ethics, accountability, and continuous improvement aligned with Parker’s values.

Supervises

• Accounts Payable (3) for two domestic locations
• Financial Analyst
• Intern

Finance Org Structure (25 team members)

• Reports to Divisional Controller
  • Division Accounting Manager - Financial Reporting
  • Division Accounting Manager - Operations Finance
  • Location Controller - Mexico
  • Customer Financial Services (AR)

Projects

• Transition to standard Parker systems (SAP General ledger)

Qualifications

Education

• Accounting degree and/or emphasis is required
• Master’s degree preferred
• CPA strongly preferred

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affinitive Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations. (“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”) If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.