Accounting Manager

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company.

We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company.

We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 30K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

The Accounting Manager reports to the Company Controller. The Accounting Manager position is responsible for managing the general accounting function. Oversee the completion of ledger accounts and financial statements. Supervision of A/R and A/P. Evaluates and makes appropriate improvements to internal accounting processes ensuring that practices are in line with the overall goals of the organization.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.S.) or equivalent with four to ten years related experience in a highly diverse manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of two years supervisory role in a lean accounting department, preferable of A/R and A/P functions.
• Experience with fully integrated ERP systems - Oracle R12 (or similar software), including Essbase and Hyperion Financial Management reporting systems.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers on capacity, process improvement, and delivery recovery activities.
• Experience in a lean manufacturing environment; participation in kaizens and value stream mapping exercises.
• Strong Microsoft Office computer skills – Advanced Excel (Pivot tables, Power Pivot, Power Query, VLOOKUP, Macros, etc), Word, Outlook, PowerPoint.

• Responsible for General Accounting function and the supervision and mentoring of A/R, Billing and A/P.
• Directs the maintenance of general and subsidiary ledgers, accounts receivable/payable, revenue recognition/distribution, and fixed asset and depreciation, records.
• Supervises and participates in the month-end close process and preparation of various financial reports (structured and/or ad hoc), financial statements, and corporate reporting packages.
• Perform analytical reviews of financial reports and KPI’s to identify trends and develop appropriate responses as…