Manager of Financial Accounting

The Position

The Corporate Finance group supports an increasingly dynamic Fortune 500 company. With Wabtec’s completion of 20 acquisitions since 2020, this role offers many opportunities to expand your personal network, participate in integration activities, and continue learning in your career. We are seeking a Manager of Financial Accounting who is looking to further develop his or her career in a growing global company.

This role has significant interaction with both the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller. The primary responsibilities include assisting in the management of global consolidation, collaborating on the external reporting process, month end close review and analysis, and technical accounting support for special transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, integration, transformation, and process improvements. 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 existing experience in driving operational process and control improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial information.

• Lead preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, delivering accurate and timely reporting across a global organization
• Act as a key resource in the consolidation process involving over 200 entities within a complex, multinational environment
• Oversee and manage monthly close process for the corporate business segment, ensuring accurate accounting and compliance with US GAAP
• Assist in the administration of the global consolidation tool (One Stream), managing day-to-day operations and driving long‑term enhancements
• Contribute to the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings to ensure compliance with US GAAP and reporting requirements
• Support business unit and functional leaders in acquisitions and other special transactions
• Assist with financial integration of acquisitions
• Be a leader on the controllership team and mentor teammates to support their growth and development in the organization
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements, ensuring appropriate procedures and internal controls are in place
• Collaborate with various functions and locations across the organization to identify and implement process improvements, leveraging automation and AI and drive consistent application of policies
• Perform analytical review of total company and business unit results
• Lead periodic reviews over critical accounting estimates and certain corporate account reconciliations
• Support and coordinate external auditor requests
• Other duties and special projects as required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with public multinational manufacturing organizations and/or public accounting firms
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively across functions and with executives
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA)
• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Experience with M&A transactions and purchase accounting

• Driven and enthusiastic with the ability to demonstrate a passion to contribute to achieving business goals
• Hands‑on leadership style with strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong judgment, analytical thinking and decision‑making 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

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