Responsible for day-to-day management of all general accounting functions (General Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, etc.), including month-end close, general ledger account analysis, preparation of monthly internal financial statements, and reporting into HFM, while interfacing with all levels ranging from executive to customers. Responsible for the development and maintenance of related systems, policies and procedures to accurately and efficiently execute financial transactions, while effectively managing staff and deadlines.

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Owns the end-to-end close calendar across all Business Unit (BU) stakeholders and GFS team members, including the following:
  
  • Map out end-to-end close process including all inputs required for a successful close and with clear ownership, dependencies, and timing expectations.
  • Hosting pre-close meetings with all close participants (BU, Costa Rica, Manila, etc.) to drive cross-team awareness of business / accounting issues, deadlines, dependencies, etc.
  • Lead BU-facing close meeting with presentation of the trial balance and fux explanations to the business POC on Day 3 of the close before financial reporting package (HFM) is finalized.
  • Host post-close meetings with all close participants to review close performance, errors and re-work, late submissions, etc. and drive continuous improvement relative to accuracy and timeliness.
• Perform detailed balance sheet reviews, analysis, investigation of issues, and execution of correcting actions to ensure financiall information is reliable and accurate.
• Owns the continuous improvement for your BU general ledger
  
  • Identify issues (aging balance sheet items, repetitive reclassifications, inefficiencies) and opportunities to improve speed and quality of preparation of financial statements
  • Create improvement projects roadmap and present action plan to CI and Site Lead
  • Regularly present challenges, projects and progress to BU POC
  • Ensure supporting technologies are effective, efficient, and continuously improved.
• Ensure General Ledger reconciliations are completed accurately and timely.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining team required skills and competencies.
• Maintain adherence to accounting policies and procedures with proper internal controls.
• Coordinate and monitor GFS process metrics.
• Support internal and external audit engagement to ensure timely completion
• Enhance customer service through promotion of service-oriented approach within all functional responsibilities.

Who You Are:

You figure out the processes necessary to get things done. You gain the confidence and trust of others easily. You identify and monitor key financial indicators to gauge performance, identify trends, and suggest strategies that can impact results.

For This Role, You Will Need:

• BSBA degree in Accounting, Finance and/or Business Administration required and MA or MBA optional.
• Three to five years' experience in RtR Manager role, including management of an accounting team.
• English proficient (reading, writing, spoken).
• CPA certification or equivalent.
• Experience working in shared service accounting environment.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart:

• Knowledge of accounting systems with experience in systems development (i.e., Oracle, SAP).
• Strong financial reporting background (HFM Preferred).
• Three to five years public accounting - preferred (audit & controls background).

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, vacation and holiday leave

ABOUT US

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world's most complex problems - for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You'll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

At Emerson, you'll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let's go. Let's think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let's go, together.

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ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you're an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you'll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team - let's go!

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