Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.
We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced General Accounting Team Leader to join our finance team. If you have a background in month-end close activities and the development of a strategy towards a controllership mindset, you worked with Oracle, SAP and Costar then you are good candidate for this role. You will also focus on applying digital enablement through data analytics and anomalies detection to enhance financial reporting and operational efficiency.
You will report to General Accounting Manager and work in hybrid model from our office in Katowice.
Your Responsibilities:
- GAAP Compliance: Ensure all accounting activities and financial reporting comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Quarterly Close Activities: Manage the quarterly close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Controllership Mindset: Develop and implement strategies to foster a controllership mindset within the team, emphasizing accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Digital Enablement: Use data analytics tools and techniques to identify and address anomalies in financial data, enhancing the accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and develop the general accounting team, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous learning.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices to improve accounting operations.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with internal and external partners to ensure alignment and compliance with financial policies and procedures.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis to support decision-making and strategic planning.
The Essentials - You Will Have:
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in general accounting, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
- Proficiency in data analytics tools and techniques.
- ERP Systems proficiency - SAP or Oracle
- Experience in Lease accounting
- Team management skills.
The Preferred - You Might Also Have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or equivalent certification .
- Knowledge of GAAP and experience with quarterly close processes.
- Knowledge of Costar
What We Offer:
Our benefits package includes …
- Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
- Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
- Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation
- Employee Assistance Program
- Personalized wellbeing programs through our On Track program
- On-demand digital course library for professional development
...and other local benefits!
At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.
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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.
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