Treasury Accounting Leader - EMEA
Eaton Corporation is a diversified energy management company that achieved a revenue of $22.3 billion in 2023. With energy efficient solutions, we support our customers in more effective, safer, more efficient, and more sustainable management of electrical, hydraulic, and mechanical energy. Eaton is committed to improving quality of life and protecting the environment using our energy management technologies and services. The company employs approximately 92,000 people and sells products to customers in more than 175 countries.
The Treasury Accounting Leader supports the activities of the Treasury Accounting Group in the EMEA region that leads corporate financial accounting, compliance and governance throughout EMEA. The role is based in Morges, Switzerland.
The role provides financial expertise on areas such as treasury and factoring, audit, compliance and training for region wide processes. This position leads as well the team responsible for Treasury and factoring accounting & reporting requirements for Eaton's legal entities in EMEA.
What you'll do:
- Lead US-GAAP and statutory compliance processes for Treasury and Factoring centers as well as a number of other Swiss based legal entities including the preparation of statutory financial statements and support to the tax department;
- Support Treasury and Factoring Front office initiatives for all finance and accounting related matters including the US-GAAP and Statutory audit processes;
- Provide accounting training, advice and assistance to other Corporate teams and Operations in accordance with US GAAP, local GAAP, Corporate Policy, Treasury and factoring accounting, internal control, auditing and tax requirements;
- Deploy, monitor and ensure compliance to US GAAP, local GAAP, corporate policy, WHQ/EHQ guidelines internal control, compliance and risk frameworks and other requirements. Plan, control and coordinate to ensure current and future corporate and regulatory requirements are identified and complied with in a timely and cost effective manner;
- Actively maintains the control environment and executes Balance Sheet Reviews;
- Leadership and management of the Treasury and Factoring accounting EMEA team; day to day people management; provide environment for enhanced personal and professional development;
- Ensure ethical standards are maintained and provides guidance, training and education of accounting professionals as required.
Qualifications:
- Degree in finance/accounting from an accredited institution or equivalent professional degree;
- Excellent working knowledge of the English and Local Country language desirable;
- 5-10 years of relevant work experience.
Skills:
- Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, PowerPoint), Quantum and Oracle or SAP ERPs
- Previous experience of US GAAP accounting, SOX & statutory compliance would be significant advantage;
- Change management and process improvement skills - able to drive initiatives and projects across the zone;
- Excellent Communication (Written and Verbal) and strong interpersonal and communication skills,
- Ability to operate and deliver independently;
- Able to work as part of a team in a collaborative manner;
- Ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships;
- Ability to adhere to standard company processes, practices & policies;
- Demonstrable continued personal development in both technical & behavioual areas.
What we offer:
- Competitive compensation and benefits package;
- Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team;
- We make your aspirations matter - Eaton encourages internal promotion, whenever possible;
- We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term - not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University.
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Perks and Benefits
Health and Wellness
- Health Insurance
- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term Disability
- Long-Term Disability
- FSA
- HSA With Employer Contribution
- Fitness Subsidies
- On-Site Gym
- Pet Insurance
- Mental Health Benefits
- Virtual Fitness Classes
Parental Benefits
- Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
- Adoption Assistance Program
Work Flexibility
- Flexible Work Hours
- Remote Work Opportunities
- Hybrid Work Opportunities
Office Life and Perks
- Casual Dress
- On-Site Cafeteria
Vacation and Time Off
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Personal/Sick Days
- Leave of Absence
- Summer Fridays
Financial and Retirement
- 401(K) With Company Matching
- Performance Bonus
- Relocation Assistance
- Financial Counseling
Professional Development
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Promote From Within
- Mentor Program
- Shadowing Opportunities
- Access to Online Courses
- Internship Program
- Work Visa Sponsorship
- Leadership Training Program
- Associate or Rotational Training Program
Diversity and Inclusion
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
- Employee Resource Groups (ERG)