Senior Manager Corporate Controls Compliance

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

Job summary

Eaton Corporation in Beachwood, OH is seeking a Senior Manager Corporate Controls Compliance to lead global SOX and internal control initiatives. The role focuses on optimizing controls for centralized projects across Global Financial Accounting and Controllership, with responsibilities spanning design, advisory and execution.

The ideal candidate will guide 1–3 team members, collaborate with IT and senior leadership, and drive risk-based improvements across multiple Controllership lines of

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting, finance policy and internal control standards.
• No relocation benefit; within 50-mile radius of Beachwood, OH; Active-Duty Military exempt from location restriction.
• Must be able to work in the United States without 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 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 to identify root causes and support corrective actions.
• Build partnerships with senior Controllership leaders and participate in key leadership teams.
• Coordinate with IT to align SOX approach, timing and external audit reliance.
• Identify and mitigate risks to maintain effective internal controls.
• Engage in cross-functional collaboration to achieve operational and financial results.
• Provide updates to leadership on risks, gaps, and process improvements.
• Oversee internal control work by team members from other pillars within CCA.

Skills

Financial process knowledge (INV, OTC,

Internal control & risk management

Project management

Advanced analytics

Travel up to 10%

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 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:

• 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 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:

• 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

All positions may require participation in video and in-person interviews as part of the hiring process. All candidates will be evaluated based on job-related competencies, and all candidates’ privacy rights and data security will be protected in accordance with applicable laws.

We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.

Eaton believes in second chance employment. Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction history will be considered regardless of their arrest or conviction history, consistent with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, the California Fair Chance Act and other local laws.

You do not need to disclose your conviction history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if Eaton is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the chance to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report.

We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.