Eaton's Corporate Finance team is seeking an Operational Excellence (OpEx) Manager to support our Americas Controllership team. The preferred location for this position is our corporate office in Beachwood, OH, but other Eaton locations in the US could be considered, including but not limited to our hubs in Moon Township, PA, Raleigh or Charlotte, NC, Houston, TX, Southfield or Galesburg, MI, Peachtree City, GA, or Milwaukee, WI. Relocation assistance is not available.
The Accounting OpEx Manager will play a pivotal role in driving continuous improvement and operational efficiency within the Americas Controllership organization. This position involves close collaboration with the Global Controllership team to ensure streamlined accounting processes and compliance with U.S. GAAP and Eaton financial policies. The manager will be responsible for deploying the Eaton Business System (EBS) tools and fostering a culture of continuous improvement (CI) throughout the region. This person will be vital in driving improved, standardized processes to ensure our organization is as efficient and effective as possible.
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The expected annual salary range for this role is $141000.03 - $206800.04 a year. This position is also eligible for a variable incentive program.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
What you'll do:
• Deploy appropriate EBS tools and processes, including leadership, planning, voice of customer (VOC), talent management, and results tracking.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement within the Americas Controllership organization.
• Manage CI initiatives and maintain transparency in the accounting and controls projects pipeline, ensuring alignment with service level improvement goals.
• Prioritize and oversee accounting and controls projects aimed at process improvement and efficiency.
• Ensure all projects and documentation comply with U.S. GAAP and Eaton financial policies.
• Collaborate with DFI, IT Finance, and Global Controllership OpEx teams to align strategies and objectives.
• Deploy a CI framework to support operational excellence across the region.
• Manage the accounting and controls project portfolio, focusing on resource allocation, timing, and budget adherence.
• Establish and maintain a balanced scorecard for the North America Controllership, including effective communication processes to update stakeholders on progress and results.
• Define, manage, and report on Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to ensure accountability and efficiency.
• Provide support for future transitions of accounting and controls processes, collaborating with the Global Controllership team.
• Uphold ethical standards in all activities and decisions.
Qualifications:
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution
• Minimum 10 years of relevant and progressive work experience
• Minimum 5 years of experience in operational excellence/continuous improvement roles
• Experience within a multinational corporation
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum 5 years of experience in accounting/controls
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Master's Degree from an accredited institution a plus
• Continuous Improvement expertise and/or certifications (Six sigma or other)
• CPA a plus
Skills:
• Change management experience; ability to influence through change or enterprise transformation
• Demonstrated expertise in finance/accounting or operational excellence within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Exposure to Sarbanes Oxley and USGAAP.
• Strong strategic thinking and an agile mindset.
• Process-oriented approach with a focus on efficiency and improvement.
• Excellent project management skills, including the ability to manage complex portfolios.
• Lean/six sigma qualified preferred
• Change management focused and collaborative partner
• Conflict resolution
• Customer focus
The application window for this position is anticipated to close on 7/25/25.
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