Senior Manager, Corporate Controls & Compliance

Eaton; Beachwood (OH); Hybrid; USD 146,000 - 215,000; Full time

Job summary

Eaton is seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Controls & Compliance in the Corporate Sector. The role can be based in Beachwood, OH or Moon Twp, PA with hybrid work. The annual salary range is $146,000–$215,000 plus a variable incentive program; final pay depends on skills and market conditions.

The Senior Manager will lead global compliance initiatives for the Controllership function, supporting centralized projects and significant transactions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• 10 years of experience in accounting, finance policy and internal control standards.
• No relocation benefit is offered; candidates within 50 miles of Beachwood, OH or Moon Twp, PA preferred.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future.

Responsibilities

• Lead global process optimization projects to improve the SOX control environment, including centralization, standardization and automation of key activities.
• Advise on the design of controls and processes for acquisitions and divestitures.
• Manage and mentor 1-3 resources to support CCA objectives.
• Support strategic projects and transactions of the Controllership organization.
• Provide timely updates to leadership on risks, gaps, and process enhancements.
• Collaborate with IT to align on SOX approach and controls reliance.

Skills

Financial processes understanding

Internal control concepts

Project management

Advanced analytics

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Eaton’s Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Senior Manager, Corporate Controls & Compliance.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $146000 - $215000 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.

Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What You’ll Do

We are currently seeking a Senior Manager Corporate Controls Compliance. This position can be based in Beachwood, OH or Moon Twp, PA with hybrid work available.

Position Overview

The Senior Manager of Corporate Controls Compliance will lead global compliance initiatives impacting the company's Controllership function. The role will support the control environment for centralized projects in Global Financial Accounting and Controllership Financial Services as well as significant transactions undertaken by the company.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead global process optimization projects to improve the SOX control environment, including centralization, standardization and automation of key activities.


• Advise on the design of controls and processes to enable effective and compliant transactions such as acquisitions and divestitures.


• Manage and mentor 1-3 resources including prioritization of work and supervision of activities to support CCA objectives.


• Support strategic projects and transactions of the Controllership organization.


• Perform and manage analyses at request of senior leadership to identify root causes and assist in development / implementation of corrective actions.


• Build strong partnership with senior leaders in Controllership to be a trusted advisor and actively participate as part of key leadership teams such as Global Financial Accounting Centers of Excellence, Corporate Accounting & Reporting, Corporate Acquisition & Divestiture Accounting, Global Payables, Global Credit & Collections.


• Partner with the IT organization teams to ensure alignment on SOX approach, timing, controls reliance, external audit reliance, etc.


• Work with stakeholders to proactively assess, identify & mitigate key risks to ensure an effective internal control environment.


• Engage in cross-functional collaboration and employ strategic problem solving to achieve operational and financial results.


• Provide timely and proactive updates to the leadership team on key risks, gaps, process enhancements, or any areas of potential concern.


• Oversee execution of internal control work by the team identified from other pillars within CCA.

Qualifications

Required (Basic) Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.


• Minimum 10 years of experience in accounting, finance policy and internal control standards.


• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Beachwood, OH or Moon Twp, PA will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.


• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Skills

Position Criteria

• Detailed understanding of financial business processes (INV, OTC, PTP, RTR).


• Detailed understanding of internal control and risk management concepts.


• Proven project management skills.


• Advanced desktop analytic skills.


• Up to 10% travel required

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