SOX Manager - EMEA Regional Compliance

Join Eaton, a global leader where equality and inclusivity are at the heart of our mission. Here, everyone is valued and belongs. Be part of a team that delivers cutting-edge, energy-efficient solutions, making a tangible impact on the world. We empower our customers to manage electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy more effectively, safely, and sustainably. At Eaton, we're dedicated to
enhancing quality of life and protecting the environment with our innovative energy management technologies and services.

Our EMEA Business Service Center (BSC) in Budapest is Eaton's largest office in the region. With a diverse team of over 700 people, representing 40+ nationalities and speaking 20+ languages, the BSC is the central hub for business services. It empowers seamless operations and drives exceptional results across our electrical, industrial, and corporate teams. We are proud to be a Disability Friendly Workplace, ensuring an inclusive environment for all our employees.

What you'll do:

Controls & Compliance Advisory (CCA) is a compliance team that leverages global synergies across Eaton Sectors, Corporate, and Global Financial Accounting Centers of Excellence in order to drive a uniform, efficient, and effective internal control & compliance organization. The CCA team also provides global expertise in the design, implementation, monitoring, and support over internal control & compliance activities.

This role assists with managing the activities of the CCA team. This includes process improvement projects and supporting the leadership team in the education, enablement, monitoring, and operational direction of Eaton's efforts to regularly improve and maintain SOX-compliant internal controls and financial compliance.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead projects to implement SOX-compliant internal control improvements, and drive process efficiencies & effectiveness.
• Focus on centralization, standardization and automation of key activities and SOX controls.
• Conduct advisory projects which could include: business process improvement, SAP S4 internal controls design, implementation of new accounting prouncements, control structure for processes outsourced to 3rd party providers, etc.
• Actively support the Finance Integration & Acquisition teams in all areas related to financial controls.
• Partner with the IT organization teams to ensure alignment on SOX approach, timing, controls reliance, external audit reliance, etc.
• Work closely with internal audit, operations, and the senior management team to develop a strong SOX-compliant internal control environment across Eaton.
• Manage Sector and Corporate driven FIN projects, build collaboration with key stakeholders, and ensure that objectives and milestones are met.
• Perform and manage ad-hoc analyses & projects at request of leadership to identify root cause issues and assist in development / implementation of corrective actions.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, IT or equivalent
• Minimum 8 years of experience in accounting, finance policy, SOX and internal control standards.

• Detailed understanding of financial business processes (INV, OTC, PTP, RTR)
• Detailed understanding of SOX internal control and risk management concepts
• Proven project management skills
• Advanced desktop analytic skills
• Effective communication skills
• Comfortable working in a multicultural/multilingual environment
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong drive for results
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task to resolve issues and make decisions with limited supervision
• Flexibility to anticipate and react to changes
• Multi-cultural awareness and experience beneficial

• Wide range of Employee Benefits: Hybrid work model, Annual bonus, Cafeteria, Private Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Eye-glass refund, AYCM partnership, Internal reward system (E-Stars)
• Employee Wellbeing Support: Access comprehensive support programs designed to enhance your overall wellbeing
• Family Friendly: Enjoy a family-friendly environment with policies that support work-life balance
• Talent Management and Career Development: We are dedicated to your professional growth, with a strong focus on internal mobility, continuous learning, and peer coaching
• Dog-Friendly: Bring your furry friend to work in our dog-friendly office
• Dedicated Spaces: Utilize our family room, multi-prayer room, stretching room, and chill room for your comfort and convenience
• Company Yoga Sessions: Participate in regular yoga sessions to stay fit and relaxed
• Social Responsibility: Join a socially responsible organization committed to making a positive impact
• Employee Appreciation Day: Celebrate with us on Employee Appreciation Day, recognizing your hard work and contributions