Motivepower, Inc

Manager of Financial Accounting - Wabtec Transit

Motivepower, Inc$91K — $129K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA or equivalent professional certification
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with multinational manufacturing organizations or public accounting firms
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP, especially revenue recognition
  • Oracle and OneStream experience is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Assist in researching relevant GAAP and providing technical accounting guidance
  • Produce audit-ready technical accounting memos and communication materials
  • Translate complex accounting issues into clear business implications
  • Collaborate with functions to identify and implement process improvements
  • Deliver concise financial analyses to support reviews of business results
  • Support acquisitions, divestitures, and special transactions
  • Lead periodic reviews of critical accounting estimates

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement plans
  • Annual bonus eligibility
  • Opportunities for growth and collaboration across global businesses
Full Job Description
The Corporate Finance group is seeking an enthusiastic problem solver to support an increasingly dynamic Fortune 500 company. We are seeking a Manager of Financial Accounting who is looking to further develop his or her career in a growing global company. The position is designed for an individual who can independently own complex analyses, drive conclusions, identify process inefficiencies, and communicate recommendations with minimal oversight. Primary responsibilities include technical accounting and financial analysis, particularly for special transactions (acquisitions, divestitures, integration, transformation, and process improvements), as well as researching and documenting technical accounting matters and supporting month-end close review and analysis. This role serves as a key thought partner to the Head of Accounting of our Passenger Transit business segment and includes other opportunities to collaborate with various members of the Corporate Finance team and support the broader organization. This role will also have significant interaction with both the Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer. Collaboration with domestic and international business unit and functional leaders offers extensive learning opportunities and exposure across our many global businesses that can serve as a foundation for future career opportunities. The position offers opportunities to utilize the candidate's experience in driving operational process and control improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial information. Success in this role requires the ability to operate with autonomy in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. What will your typical day look like? • Assist in researching relevant GAAP and providing technical accounting guidance to business leaders across the organization, particularly related to revenue recognition, inventory costs, fixed assets, restructuring, and research and development costs • Produce well-structured, audit-ready technical accounting memos and communication materials for review by senior management and external auditors • Translate complex accounting issues into clear business implications • Collaborate with various functions across the organization to identify and implement process improvements and to drive consistent application of policies • Deliver concise and actionable financial analyses to support reviews of business unit and segment results • Support corporate development, business unit and functional leaders in acquisitions, divestitures, and other special transactions • Lead periodic reviews of critical accounting estimates and certain account reconciliations • Represent the Controllership function for the annual standard cost review update and approvals • Assist with monthly and quarterly financial close processes • Develop and maintain business-specific policies and procedures to drive appropriate/consistent internal controls, accounting, and financial reporting of transactions across the company • Maintain compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements, ensuring procedures and internal controls are in place and effective through coordination between business unit personnel and Controllership • Support and coordinate external auditor requests • Other duties and special projects as required What do we want to know about you? • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance • CPA or equivalent professional certification • 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with public multinational manufacturing organizations and/or public accounting firms • Working knowledge of US GAAP, particularly revenue recognition • Oracle and OneStream experience a plus Personal Skills and Characteristics • Driven and enthusiastic with the ability to demonstrate a passion to contribute to achieving business goals • A true self-starter, consistently demonstrating an ability to translate analytical findings into actionable recommendations • Ability to communicate effectively across functions and with executives • Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required • Demonstrated ability to operate independently on technical accounting matters • Hands-on leadership style with strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical skills • Committed to driving change and accountability through implementing standard practices and initiatives • Performs well with ambiguity and under pressure; can effectively cope with change and act without having the total picture • Commitment to business ethics and integrity Qualifications Additional Information Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $[redacted]00 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

About Motivepower, Inc

MotivePower, Inc. is an American manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wabtec, and traces its history back to the MK Rail division of Morrison-Knudsen.
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