Global Division Controller: Strategy, Finance & Controls

Parker Hannifin Corporation; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a strategic and hands-on Division Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, planning, and internal controls for a global division with about $500M in annual sales across Industrial Equipment and Aerospace & Defense.

The role emphasizes building a strong accounting team, delivering timely financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance, and partnering with division leadership to drive growth, productivity, and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 10+ years progressive experience in general accounting, cost accounting, financial planning, or controllership.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, reporting requirements, and business performance analysis.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, influence cross-functional partners, and support executive-level decision-making.
• High degree of integrity, accountability, business judgment, and commitment to continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead the division accounting organization, including general accounting, budgeting, planning, analysis, and financial reporting.
• Ensure accurate, timely monthly financial statements, including income statement, balance sheet, and performance analysis against objectives.
• Maintain strong accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in accordance with GAAP and local statutory requirements.
• Direct the annual division planning process and develop proactive reporting tools that support operational and strategic decisions.
• Provide financial insight, analysis, and recommendations to division, group, and corporate leadership.
• Identify and communicate financial risks, opportunities, and performance trends.
• Oversee internal and external financial reporting while maintaining the highest standards of integrity and compliance.
• Evaluate investments in operating assets and support sound capital allocation decisions.
• Lead, develop, and retain a high-performing accounting team through talent management, training, and succession planning.
• Partner cross-functionally with division leadership, business units, regulatory agencies, and corporate finance teams.

Skills

General accounting

Cost accounting

Financial planning

Controllership

GAAP

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Parker Hannifin is seeking a strategic and hands-on Division Controller to lead accounting, financial reporting, planning, and internal controls for a global division with about $500M in annual sales across Industrial Equipment and Aerospace & Defense.

The role emphasizes building a strong accounting team, delivering timely financial statements, ensuring GAAP compliance, and partnering with division leadership to drive growth, productivity, and cost reduction.