Senior Director, Global Accounting

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Remote; USD 167,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Senior Director, Global Accounting to lead the Global Accounting & Close organization, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, statutory reporting, and internal controls across global entities.

This is a 100% remote role reporting to the Chief Accounting Officer. You will drive a multi-year transformation, standardize processes, implement AI and automation, manage global statutory filings, and lead dispersed teams and external auditors in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in accounting, controllership, financial reporting, or related finance responsibilities.
• Experience leading large-scale accounting transformation, reporting modernization, or process improvement projects.
• Experience within a multinational, publicly traded, or matrixed organization.
• Experience with enterprise ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar systems.
• Experience leading large, globally dispersed teams and complex accounting operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead global monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Oversee global accounting teams responsible for statutory financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Establish global accounting standards, governance frameworks, and operating practices that promote consistency and accuracy.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, and professional advisors.
• Lead the implementation of AI, automation, and digital solutions that improve efficiency and reporting accuracy.
• Lead a global organization through subordinate managers.
• Build organizational capability through talent development and leadership coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Global collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Workday

Job description

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Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse’s mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As the Senior Director, Global Accounting, you will lead the Global Accounting & Close (GAC) organization, ensuring compliance with corporate accounting policies, internal controls, and statutory reporting requirements across global legal entities. You will be a strategic partner to the Assistant Corporate Controller, aligning global accounting operations with statutory reporting, U.S. GAAP financial reporting, and technical accounting requirements. You will report to the Chief Accounting Officer and work remote. 100% remote role.

Key Responsibilities:

Global Accounting & Statutory Reporting Leadership

• Lead global monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.
• Lead improvement projects that enhance close efficiency, transparency, scalability, and control effectiveness.
• Oversee global accounting teams responsible for statutory financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.
• Ensure compliance with local accounting regulations, statutory filing requirements, and corporate accounting policies.
• Establish global accounting standards, governance frameworks, and operating practices that promote consistency and accuracy.
• Manage relationships with external auditors, regulators, and professional advisors.
• Assess the impact of new accounting standards, regulations, and business developments.
• Oversee accounting, reporting compliance, and governance activities related to special purpose vehicles (SPVs), joint ventures, and complex legal entity structures.
• Partner with the Assistant Corporate Controller to align statutory reporting, consolidated financial reporting, technical accounting positions, and enterprise accounting policies.
• Direct the preparation, review, and submission of local statutory financial statements and regulatory filings.
• Develop a multi-year accounting transformation roadmap focused on operational excellence and scalability.
• Lead the implementation of AI, automation, and digital solutions that improve efficiency, reduce manual processes, and increase reporting accuracy.
• Standardize processes and governance across accounting operations while eliminating inefficiencies.
• Implement advanced reporting, analytics, and dashboard capabilities that improve financial insights.
• Champion data quality projects and strengthen reporting controls to enhance the reliability of financial information.
• Build business cases and ROI analyses supporting investments in technology, automation, and process improvement.

Reporting Excellence & Strategic Leadership

• Improve the consistency, transparency, and quality of accounting and financial reporting through process and technology modernization.
• Deliver meaningful variance analysis and financial insights that support executive decision-making and external reporting requirements.
• Partner with Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting leadership to ensure consistency in disclosures and financial narratives.
• Be the trusted advisor to Finance leadership on accounting operations, transformation projects, and reporting strategy.
• Influence enterprise-wide decisions related to finance technology, operating models, and process optimization.
• Lead a global organization through subordinate managers.
• Build organizational capability through talent development, succession planning, and leadership coaching.
• Foster a culture of accountability, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Lead change management efforts associated with new technologies, operating models, and process transformations.
• Oversee global accounting budgets, resource planning, and organizational investments.
• Align operating expenditures with priorities and transformation goals.
• Improve resource allocation while balancing operational excellence and long-term growth projects.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in accounting, controllership, financial reporting, or related finance responsibilities.
• Experience leading large-scale accounting transformation, reporting modernization, or process improvement projects.
• Experience within a multinational, publicly traded, or matrixed organization.
• Experience with enterprise ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Workday, or similar systems.
• Experience leading large, globally dispersed teams and complex accounting operations.

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent professional accounting certification.
• Experience in Shared Services, Global Business Services, or Finance Transformation organizations.
• Lean Six Sigma, process excellence, or other transformation-related certifications.

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $166,800 to $208,500 per year. In addition to the base pay, this role may be eligible for incentive pay based on company and individual performance.

Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

• Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
• Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
• 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
• Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
• Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
• Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
• Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
• Employee Referral Program

Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:

Safety and Quality

Integrity and Trust

Customer Focus and Innovation

Speed and Passion to Win

Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com .

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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