Manager of Financial Accounting

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

How will you make a difference?

The Corporate Finance group is seeking a Manager of Financial Accounting who is looking to further develop his or her career in a growing global company. This role has significant interaction with both the Chief Accounting Officer and Corporate Controller. The primary responsibilities include researching and documenting technical accounting matters, collaborating on the external reporting process, month end close review and analysis, and technical accounting support for special transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, debt transactions, integration, transformation, and process improvements. Collaboration with domestic and international business unit and functional leaders offers extensive learning opportunities and exposure across our many global businesses that can serve as a foundation for future career opportunities. The position offers opportunities to utilize the candidate’s existing experience in driving operational process and control improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy of financial information.

What do we want to know about you?

Required Management/Technical Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting/finance experience
• Public accounting and/or public company manufacturing experience
• Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance; MBA or similar a plus
• CPA or similar certification
• Proficient in US GAAP
• Oracle and OneStream experience a plus
• Ability to communicate effectively across functions and with executives
• Ability to build professional and productive relationships within the organization
• Travels and works overtime as required

Personal Skills and Characteristics

• Driven and enthusiastic with the ability to demonstrate a passion to contribute to achieving business goals

• Hands-on leadership style with strategic thinking, problem solving and analytical skills
• Strong judgment, analytical thinking and decision-making skills

• Committed to driving change and accountability through implementing standard practices and initiatives
• Performs well with ambiguity and under pressure; can effectively cope with change and act without having the total picture
• Commitment to business ethics and integrity

What will your typical day look like?

• Research relevant GAAP and provide technical accounting guidance across the business; Document accounting conclusions for review by senior management and external auditors; Evaluate new accounting and reporting standards
• Assist with the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings to ensure compliance with US GAAP and reporting requirements
• Assist with the corporate monthly financial close and consolidation process
• Support corporate development, business unit and functional leaders in acquisitions and other special transactions
• Be a leader on the controllership team and mentor direct reports to support their growth and development in the organization
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements, ensuring procedures and internal controls are in place
• Collaborate with various functions across the organization to identify and implement process improvements and to drive consistent application of policies
• Lead periodic reviews over critical accounting estimates and certain corporate account reconciliations
• Support and coordinate external auditor requests
• Other duties and special projects as required

You may also be asked to perform other d