Honeywell

Controllership Manager

Honeywell • $110K — $130K *
Phoenix, AZ 85032In-Person
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years in accounting, controllership, public accounting, or finance (manufacturing highly preferred)
  • Experience in managing financial statements for multi-entity organizations
  • Strong grasp of US GAAP, internal controls, and SOX compliance
  • Demonstrated leadership in mentoring accounting teams
  • Proficient in month-end close processes and compliance activities
  • Experience in leading process improvements and financial transformations
  • Effective communicator with the ability to influence senior stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Lead a team in accounting control and compliance for financial reporting
  • Coordinate month-end closing activities and ensure standard compliance
  • Oversee adherence to US GAAP and Honeywell policies
  • Analyze technical accounting including revenue, cost accounting, and COPA cycles
  • Identify issues in month-end reporting and ensure meaningful balance sheet reviews
  • Drive process compliance and report deficiencies
  • Maintain accounting practices and relationships with stakeholders

Benefits

  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) match and flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance and educational assistance programs
  • Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
  • Paid time off for vacation, personal, and sick leave
Full Job Description
Job Description

The Controllership Manager is responsible for leading accounting, compliance, and financial control activities across assigned business units while ensuring the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial reporting. This role oversees month-end close processes, balance sheet governance, SOX compliance, and adherence to US GAAP and Honeywell policies. The Controllership Manager serves as a key business partner to finance and operational stakeholders, driving process improvements, supporting audits, mentoring a team of accounting professionals, and helping deliver a strong control environment that enables sound business decisions.

Responsibilities

  • Accountable for managing a team of professionals & overseeing comprehensive accounting control / compliance and process design within Honeywell, facilitating robust financial reporting, and contributing to business partnership and process improvement initiatives.
  • Own, manage and coordinate accounting, control and compliance for assigned SBUs, including the period-end closing activities. Deliver a standard month end close timetable & ensure compliance across entities. Approve Journal & Account Recon as needed
  • Ensure entity and process compliance with US GAAP and HON policies
  • Understand technical accounting, encompassing project accounting, revenue and cost accounting, assessment and distributions, and COPA cycles.
  • Ensure TB Flux during Month end close analysis identify issues or anamolies. Ensure balance sheet reviews are meaningful. Ensure accuracy & timeliness of quarterly variance schedules.
  • Drive process/control compliance, action and report deficient or overlooked controls, and promptly notify relevant stakeholders.
  • Review critical / aged balance sheet account reconciliations to determie exposure & drive closure of aged items.
  • Ensure documentation us maintained, Ensure timely completion & escalation to support audit (Internal/external) requirement. Ensure SOX compliance.
  • Maintain transparent accounting/process practices and ensure excellent relationships are maintained with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Review financial reports and other related variables.
  • Identify process improvement opportunities and work with the transformation leader to execute them.
  • Partner with business on new initiatives and ensure team is engaged in projects.
  • Manage ad-hoc queries from business and other stakeholders.
  • Provide financial reports, analysis, explanations and advice based on knowledge of financial info, relevant GAAP & supporting SAP systems to SBU/auditors


Qualifications

YOU MUST HAVE
  • At least 5 years of progressive accounting, controllership, public accounting, or manufacturing finance experience.
  • Experience managing financial statements and accounting operations for multinational or multi-entity organizations
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance, and financial reporting requirements
  • Experience leading or mentoring accounting professionals in a direct or indirect leadership capacity
  • Experience supporting month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, audits, and compliance activities
  • Demonstrated ability to lead knowledge transfer, process transitions, or business transformation initiatives
  • Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and communicate effectively with senior leadership
  • Experience leading continuous improvement, automation, or finance transformation projects


WE VALUE
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
  • Master's degree preferred
  • CPA, CMA, CA, or active CPA candidate
  • Public accounting and/or Big 4 experience
  • SAP experience


Benefits:

Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
  • Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
  • Short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
  • Employee assistance program and educational assistance
  • Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
  • Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time

Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/

Posting Timeline

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Honeywell Aerospace products and services are found on aircraft across commercial aviation, defense and space. We operate through three business areas:
  • Electronic Solutions develops the avionics, navigation systems, sensors and electromagnetic defense technology on board 90% of the world's aircraft
  • Engines & Power Systems provides the propulsion, auxiliary power and electrical systems that keep those aircraft flying
  • Control Systems supplies the thermal and motion control systems that support takeoff, landing and the safety of everyone on board

With approximately 58,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, we are also advancing systems for autonomous and supersonic platforms - bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com

About Honeywell

Honeywell Aerospace is an American company that manufactures aircraft engines, avionics, auxiliary power units (APUs), and other aviation products. The company’s product portfolio includes space equipment, turbine engines, auxiliary power units, brakes, wheels, synthetic vision, runway safety systems and other avionics. President Barack Obama awarded a Honeywell employee the National Medal of Technology for his contributions to air flight safety technology. The company also owns a number of patents related to NextGen technology, aircraft windshields, turbochargers, and more. Honeywell Aerospace was founded in 1936 and is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona.

Honeywell Careers

Joining Honeywell offers more than just job opportunities; it's a chance to grow with a company known for leadership in innovation and diversity. As a global leader, Honeywell is where your professional journey can reach new heights through a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.

Work You'll Do

At Honeywell, you'll be part of a team that drives digital transformation across industries. With a focus on sustainability and advanced technologies, Honeywell is not just preparing for the future; we're creating it. Our diverse and inclusive culture fuels our innovation and connects us closer to our customers and the communities in which we operate.

Innovate and Lead

Embrace the opportunity to lead in the marketplace with Honeywell's cutting-edge solutions. Our leadership in areas such as aerospace, building technologies, and performance materials allows you to engage in work that makes a difference. Honeywell is at the forefront of tackling global challenges with innovative technology that improves quality of life.

Career Growth and Opportunities

Whether you're looking for an internship, a graduate role, or a leadership position, Honeywell offers a path to career success. Honeywell's commitment to professional growth is evident in our extensive training and development programs, aimed at expanding your skills and advancing your career.

Join a Dynamic Team

Honeywell's team culture is built on collaboration and respect. With a global team of professionals, you'll network with some of the brightest minds, working together to solve complex challenges. Our commitment to diversity and inclusive growth makes Honeywell not just a great place to work, but a place where your career can thrive.

Benefits and Culture

Honeywell is dedicated to providing employees with a life-work harmony through substantial benefits, including health, education, and retirement plans, ensuring peace of mind for you and your family. Our culture promotes quick learning, flexibility, and adaptation, which are critical in our fast-evolving industries.

Explore Job Opportunities

Discover the range of career opportunities at Honeywell, from engineering to sales, and contribute to our mission of shaping the future. Our hiring process is designed to find not just the right skills but also the right fit for Honeywell's culture.

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Learn more about Honeywell
Size
99,000 employees
Market Cap
$143.4 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$4.7 billion
Founded
1906
5 Year Trend
-2.6%
Revenue
$32.6 billion
NASDAQ
HON
* Ladders Estimates

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