Senior Accounting Analyst - Manufacturing

Eaton’s Electrical Sector – Power Distribution & Controls Assemblies (PDCA) business is seeking a dynamic Senior Accounting Analyst to be a key member of the Omaha Operations Finance team! This role is located onsite at our Omaha, Nebraska manufacturing site which is expanding to a new 370,000-square-foot facility in nearby Bellevue! Relocation assistance is available.

Reporting to the Plant Finance Manager, the Senior Accounting Analyst has responsibility for financial reporting, forecasting, manufacturing cost analysis, inventory control, burden rate analysis, capital project tracking, internal controls, and direct influence on business operations.

This is not a traditional accounting position focused only on preparing financial statements and reporting results. The successful candidate will serve as an active member of the plant leadership team and a highly-visible business partner to the Plant Manager. The individual will use financial and operational insight to help improve safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, cost, and overall plant performance. The role is intended to provide broad exposure to plant operations, controllership, financial planning and analysis, cost accounting, capital planning, and cross-functional  this role you will:

Operational Finance & Business Partnership
• Serve as a business partner to the Plant Manager and plant leadership team, providing clear financial insight and fact-based recommendations.
• Actively participate in plant operating reviews, business reviews, planning sessions, and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop a deep understanding of how products are engineered, quoted, sourced, manufactured, tested, and delivered in an engineer-to-order environment.
• Maintain a visible presence in the operation and collaborate directly with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality, Continuous Improvement, Human Resources, and Commercial teams.
• Identify performance gaps, challenge assumptions, and translate financial analysis into practical operational actions.
• Support improvements in labor productivity, material performance, inventory, capacity utilization, absorption, expense control, delivery, and working capital.
• Provide financial support for make-versus-buy decisions, staffing plans, footprint decisions, automation opportunities, and operational investments.

Financial Reporting, Close & Controls
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and analytical review.
• Ensure financial results are complete, accurate, timely, and compliant with company accounting policies and internal control requirements.
• Lead the monthly cost reduction and inventory management activities for the plant.
• Analyze plant results and clearly explain variances versus forecast, profit plan, prior year, and operational expectations.
• Prepare management reporting and concise commentary that identifies business drivers, risks, opportunities, and required actions.
• Support internal and external audits and maintain appropriate documentation for key accounting and control processes.
• Proactively identify control gaps, process weaknesses, and opportunities to simplify or standardize financial processes.

Manufacturing Cost & Performance Analysis
• Analyze direct labor, material, variable overhead, fixed overhead, burden absorption, manufacturing productivity, freight, and other operating variances.
• Monitor engineer-to-order project and product performance, including changing material requirements, labor content, long lead-time items, and order-specific cost considerations.
• Partner with operating teams to validate productivity and cost-out projects and ensure financial benefits…