How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Corporate Accounting Manager, you will oversee accounting activities for Corporate-managed entities, help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results, and partner directly with Corporate functional leaders, Business Units, and external auditors. You will also have the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, leverage tools such as OneStream, and contribute to high-visibility initiatives including system implementations and M&A support.
In this role, you will have:
- Broad corporate exposure to close, consolidation, reporting, controls, budgeting, forecasting, and strategic initiatives.
- Direct partnership with Corporate leaders, Business Unit finance teams, and external auditors.
- Opportunity to lead process improvements, automation, and standardization in a growing public company environment.
- Visibility into technical accounting topics, OneStream reporting, SOX compliance, and special projects.
- Opportunity to combine strong technical accounting with leadership, business partnership, and continuous improvement.
What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:
- Lead accounting activities for Corporate-managed entities across multiple currencies and legal entities.
- Manage and review monthly close processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and clear accountability.
- Oversee statutory reporting requirements and support compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
- Supervise general ledger accounting activities, including accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals, and account reconciliations.
- Provide leadership over third-party billing, collections, and related analysis.
- Drive judgmental reserve accounting, analysis, and documentation across corporate reserves.
- Partner with functional leaders to analyze departmental expenses, explain budget variances, and support decision-making.
- Support corporate consolidation activities, including OneStream reporting and review of submitted results.
- Help ensure journal entry completeness, appropriate support, and SOX control compliance.
- Serve as a key liaison with external auditors and lead timely, high-quality audit support efforts.
- Identify and lead process improvement initiatives focused on automation, standardization, and stronger controls.
- Support corporate budgeting, forecasting, allocations, and related finance processes.
- Coach, develop, and provide day-to-day guidance to staff where applicable.
- Participate in special projects, including M&A, system implementations, and other strategic finance initiatives.
What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:
Required Experience- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and public company reporting expectations.
- Experience with financial reporting, consolidations, close processes, and account reconciliation discipline.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems, explain results, and translate accounting details into business insights.
- Comfort working with systems and data, including SAP, OneStream, and Excel.
- Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Corporate functions, Business Units, auditors, and finance leadership.
- A continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes and recommend practical improvements.
- 6+ years of experience in general ledger, corporate accounting, financial reporting, or a related accounting role.
- Experience supporting monthly close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit requests.
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Public company, manufacturing, or multi-entity accounting experience.
- Prior supervisory, coaching, or team leadership experience.
- Experience with SAP, OneStream, system implementations, process improvement, or automation initiatives.
Education & Certifications- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure is preferred
What benefits do we offer?We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:
- Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
- Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
- Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
- Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs
