Finance Manager

Eaton Corporations Digital Utilities Segment is seeking a Finance Manager. This position is based in Plymouth, MN.The Digital Utilities segment delivers intelligent energy solutions by combining power systems expertise with innovative technologies to help our customers generate, deliver, and manage energy safely, efficiently, and reliably. The segment provides a range of power delivery and reliability solutions that includes self-healing grid, communicating sensors, substation automation, system planning, advanced metering and demand response solutions designed to increase Utilities efficiency in support of grid modernization. The Utilities business primarily serves global utility customers and, in some markets, commercial industrial, and renewable energy markets. With a spirit of innovation crossing decades, the Utilities segment is proud of its ground-breaking innovations through customer collaboration, long-standing commitment to investing in R&D, and its market recognized Yukon and CYME Software Platforms. The technical skills, innovative thinking and the tireless dedication of our employees around the world are Eaton's greatest resources.Position Overview:This position serves as a key finance leader and business partner for the Digital Utilities Segment US locations in Plymouth, MN, Rockville, MD and Franksville, WI. Reporting directly to the Segment Controller, this position manages a team of two finance analysts. This role is instrumental in support of the Utilities Segment Controller to ensure an adequate internal controls environment, including comprehensive account reconciliations and balance sheet reviews. This role also leads development and analysis of forecasts and actual performance and operational metrics, including the annual profit planning process. This position supports the development of organizational capability within the Finance function by participating in the hiring and developing of finance personnel within the division.Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each and every day. Its where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potentialand where you can help us reach ours.In this role you will:+ Responsible for consolidation of financial reporting for the Digital Utilities segment+ Supervise of all US accounting functions and personnel. This includes one direct report and the relationship management of the financial shared service center in India.+ Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close along with reporting of all monthly results+ Review balance sheet reconciliations monthly, lead all core internal controls activities (including SOX compliance) and all requests from internal / external audit.+ Prepare and analyze of key performance indicators and metrics+ Partner with Production, Marketing, Sales and Customer Service groups to support business operations and maintain an accurate forecast process+ Partner with operations, supply chain and engineering to quantify the impact of opportunities for cost savings and report out on the pipeline.+ Lead physical inventory process for approximately ten storage locations across the US and Mexico.+ Lead the development of Utilities US profit plan, and consolidation of the broader Utilities plan.+ Assist in the preparation and justification of Capital Expenditure Requests+ Support other special projects and duties as assigned by Segment ControllerWhen we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we- as individuals and as a company are stronger. QualificationsRequired (Basic) Qualifications:+ Bachelors degree in accounting, business and/or finance from an accredited institution+ Minimum three (3) years work experience within accounting and/or finance+ Legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now or in the future+ No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates that currently reside within 50 miles of Plymouth, MN will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.Preferred Qualifications:+ MBA from an accredited institution+ CMA (Certified Management Accountant) and/or CPA (Certified Public Accountant)+ SAP or Oracle experience+ Manufacturing experience and/or experience with contract manufacturers+ Expertise with Microsoft Office products, with strong Excel modeling skills+ Experience in a leader of people role+ Process Improvement experiencePosition Success Criteria:+ Excellent communication, interpersonal and influencing skills+ Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities+ Results orientated+ Financially astute with experience managing budgets+ Proven commitment to meeting deadlines and attention to detailWe are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.#LI-TB1We make what matters work. Everywhere you lookfrom the technology and machinery that surrounds us, to the critical services and infrastructure that we depend on every dayyoull find one thing in common. It all relies on power. Thats why Eaton is dedicated to improving peoples lives and the environment with power management technologies that are more reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because this is what matters. We are confident we can deliver on this promise because of the attributes that our employees embody. Were ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and were committed to learning. These values enable us to tackle some of the toughest challenges on the planet, never losing sight of what matters.Job: Finance/AccountingRegion: North America US/Puerto RicoOrganization: EPG EAS Electrical Automation SolutionsJob Level: ManagerSchedule: Full-timeIs remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: NoDoes this position offer relocation?: NoTravel: Yes, 10 % of the TimeEaton is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Eaton is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.