Division Accounting Manager

Parker Hannifin; Kearney (NE); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin's Baldwin Filters division is seeking a Division Controller to lead cost accounting, financial reporting, and internal-control processes. You will work with division leadership and plant teams to ensure accurate results under US GAAP and SOX guidelines.

The role requires overseeing month-end close, variances, make/buy analyses, inventory accounting, and budgeting support, while mentoring a cost accounting team and driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 7-10 years experience in Parker related discipline.
• 5 years supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in monthly close processes; prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses.
• Ensure timely divisional reporting and support external and internal audits.
• Maintain policies and procedures aligned with SOX requirements; ensure segregation of duties and robust internal controls.
• Analyze manufacturing variances and partner with Operations to drive corrective actions.
• Provide financial insights on program margins, backlog, cost-to-complete, and risk/opportunity tracking.

Skills

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Baldwin Filters, a brand of Parker Engine Mobile Aftermarket Division (EMAM), is a global provider of heavy-duty filtration products for engine powered equipment. Our mission is to protect our customers’ engines and mobile equipment, from first to last use, through innovative filtration solutions and outstanding customer service. Baldwin offers superb product quality, an extensive distribution network and the industry’s broadest product line. This comprehensive portfolio of filtration products and technologies offers customers a single streamlined source for all their engine and mobile filtration needs.

Our Filters are Found in All Industries Worldwide:

Construction

Agricultural

Oil & Gas

Mining & Power Generation

Marine

Join Our Team:

Our global success is based on a simple equation: an empowered workforce operating in a supportive environment fosters innovative ideas and solutions. Join the Parker team and realize your future in making a positive impact on the world.

Position Summary:

This position involves managing various accounting functions related to supporting division leadership as well as the operational units. This position requires a high level of responsibility in maintaining accounting controls as they relate to various Parker systems and programs.

Works under the supervision of the Division Controller. Works closely with other members of the Finance Team, other Division departments/functions, and Corporate Finance. Has broad discretion as to details of job responsibilities and assignments of a varied and diverse nature.

Financial Reporting and Close

• Participate in monthly close processes; prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analyses in accordance with US GAAP.
• Ensure timely and accurate divisional reporting and support external and internal audits.
• Maintain policies and procedures aligned with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements; ensure segregation of duties and robust internal controls.

Cost Accounting and Manufacturing Finance

• BOM/routing integrity, overhead rate setting, burden allocations, and annual cost roll processes.
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor efficiency, material usage, purchase price variance, overhead absorption) and partner with Operations to drive corrective actions.
• Manage inventory accounting including WIP, cycle counts, physical inventory, slow-moving/obsolete reserves, and inventory turns.
• Support make/buy decisions, should-cost analyses, and continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma) with quantifiable financial outcomes.

Planning, Forecasting, and Decision Support

• Supports the Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and monthly Sales and Operation Plans using driver-based models and scenario analysis.
• Provide financial insights on program margins, backlog, cost-to-complete, and risk/opportunity tracking.
• Support capital investment proposals (CapEx) with ROI/NPV analyses and post-investment reviews.

Systems, Data, and Process Excellence

• 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.

Leadership and Collaboration

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

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7-10 years experience in Parker related discipline
• 5 years supervisory experience preferred

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative 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”)

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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.