Accounting & Finance Manager

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world.  Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development.  We’re a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world. 

 

As part of Detection and Measurement, CUES is the world’s leading developer of water, wastewater, and storm water inspection equipment.   With CCTV cameras, pre-built vehicles, and software for pipeline inspection and rehabilitation, we improve the safety and reliability of our water infrastructure systems.

 

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX is a diverse team of unique individuals who all make an impact. As a Finance & Accounting Manager, under the guidance of the Sr. Director of Finance and in alignment with corporate policies, the Finance & Accounting Manager delivers accounting and analytical support to the business by applying accounting principles to analyze financial data and prepare reports.

 

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Oversee general accounting activities, including the preparation, maintenance, and reconciliation of ledger accounts and comprehensive financial statements, such as balance sheets and profit-and-loss statements.
• Ensure the integrity and accuracy of accounting records through thorough preparation, recording, analysis, and reporting of accounting transactions, in compliance with established accounting policies and principles.
• Support financial planning efforts, including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, to support strategic decision-making.
• Manage and document accounting projects, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Implement and uphold accounting principles and standards to effectively control the organization's financial resources, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and reporting requirements.
• Oversee inventory cycle counts to maintain accurate inventory records and optimize resource management.
• Provide technical accounting expertise to operational managers, assisting them in developing revenue and expense budgets and interpreting financial reports.
• Enforce compliance with accounting and auditing policies and procedures, communicating changes and updates as necessary.
• Prepare and oversee consolidation journal entries, eliminate intercompany transactions, and ensure timely and accurate consolidation of divisional and subsidiary financial accounts for both internal and external financial statements.
• Supervise and mentor a team of financial professionals, fostering their development and ensuring high-quality performance in various financial activities.

 

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of accounting experience in public and/or manufacturing accounting
• Demonstrates strong understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley / internal controls
• Understands inventory management concepts and controls

 

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Exhibits a proactive approach and a commitment to continuous improvement
• Possesses strong critical thinking and analytical skills
• Efficiently manages time, resources, and tasks to optimize productivity