Manager of Financial Accounting - Wabtec

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Position

The Corporate Finance group supports an increasingly dynamic Fortune 500 company. With Wabtec’s completion of 20 acquisitions since 2020, this role offers many opportunities to expand your personal network, participate in integration activities, and continue learning in your career.  We are 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 assisting in the management of global consolidation, collaborating on the external reporting process, month end close review and analysis, and technical accounting support for special transactions such as acquisitions, divestitures, 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.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, delivering accurate and timely reporting across a global organization
• Act as a key resource in the consolidation process involving over 200 entities within a complex, multinational environment
• Oversee and manage monthly close process for the corporate business segment, ensuring accurate accounting and compliance with US GAAP
• Assist in the administration of the global consolidation tool (OneStream), managing day-to-day operations and driving long-term enhancements
• Contribute to the preparation and review of quarterly and annual SEC filings to ensure compliance with US GAAP and reporting requirements
• Support business unit and functional leaders in acquisitions and other special transactions
• Assist with financial integration of acquisitions
• Be a leader on the controllership team and mentor teammates to support their growth and development in the organization
• Maintain compliance with Sarbanes Oxley requirements, ensuring appropriate procedures and internal controls are in place
• Collaborate with various functions and locations across the organization to identify and implement process improvements, leveraging automation and AI and drive consistent application of policies
• Perform analytical review of total company and business unit results
• 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

Required Management/Technical Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience with public multinational manufacturing organizations and/or public accounting firms
  • Working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
• Ability to communicate effectively across functions and with executives
• Willingness to travel and work extended hours as required

Preferred qualifications

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA)
• CPA or equivalent professional certification
• Experience with M&A transactions and purchase accounting

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

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $91100-129800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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