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The Accounting Manager position is responsible for all aspects of
accounting for projects & services in Honeywell UOP within the Performance
Materials Technology (PMT) business segment and ensures consistent application
of U.S. GAAP guidance and Honeywell accounting policies. The position is also
responsible for maintaining an environment of strong internal controls and high
standards of accounting compliance. The position is the primary owner of U.S.
GAAP accounting reviews of customer contracts and works very closely with
finance and business leadership to achieve this objective. The individual is a
key member of the UOP controllership team and an important partner to the
regional & global business and finance leaders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure compliance with corporate accounting policies, U.S. GAAP and statutory requirements with respect to customer contracts, business proposals and ongoing customer engagement
- Research technical accounting guidance for business-specific scenario analysis and prepare white papers
- Collaborate with UOP leadership and Finance teams on structuring and interpreting key contract provisions for appropriate accounting treatment
- Provide guidance to business teams with respect to joint venture structures, related accounting, and reporting matters
- Participate in merger and acquisition diligence and integration activities
- Assist with monthly/quarterly close process, review journal entries with finance teams and accountants
- Review unbilled receivables, advances, and other aspects of long-term contract accounting
- Provide Schedule of Executive Authority (SEA) guidance for bids and proposals, purchase commitments, service arrangements, etc.
- Ensure internal controls are designed and operating effectively, identify deficiencies, develop corrective action plans, and continue monitoring for timely remediation and closure
- Balance Sheet Reviews, internal and external audit support. Review significant transactions with external auditors and address questions / observations
- Support quarterly reporting requirements, including disclosure schedules and miscellaneous accounting matters
- Assist Controllership and finance organizations with special projects
Must Have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
- 5+ years of direct accounting and financial analysis
experience in progressively responsible roles, including oversight
responsibilities for accounting and financial analysis
We Value:
- CPA preferred
- Excellent technical accounting knowledge and research
skills in US GAAP including long-term project accounting, and revenue
recognition standard; public accounting experience with a big 7 national
firm is a plus
- Able to lead processes and make independent decisions
based on policy guidance
- Develop strong working relationships across
organizational or functional boundaries
- Think creatively, anticipate problems and
opportunities, develop vision for continuous improvement
- Strong leadership skills, consensus building
capability, influencing skills and credibility with other functional
areas; demonstrated ability to lead change in a complex organization
- Experience in developing, driving and implementing
business processes. Strong project management skills with demonstrated
ability to play a key role in developing and implementing new financial
process improvements
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with
ability to influence all levels of the organization quickly and
positively. Ability to confidently deliver succinct executive
communication
- Self-motivated, driving process improvement initiatives
Additional Information
- JOB ID: HRD188631
- Category: Finance
- Location: 50 E Algonquin Rd,Des Plaines,Illinois,60017-5016,United States
- Exempt
Global (ALL)
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.