Manager, Accounting - ITT, Inc.
Seneca Falls, NY
About the Job
Position Summary
About the Company:
ITT is currently headquartered in Stamford, CT., with employees in more than 35 countries and sales in approximately 125 countries. The company generated 2022 revenues of $2.9 billion.
ITT operates through three Value Centers (business units):
Motion Technologies manufactures brake components and specialized sealing solutions, shock absorbers and damping technologies primarily for the global automotive, truck and trailer, public bus and rail transportation markets;
Industrial Process manufactures engineered fluid process equipment serving a diversified mix of customers in global industries such as chemical, oil and gas, mining and other industrial process markets, and is a provider of plant optimization and efficiency solutions and aftermarket services and parts;
Connect and Control Technologies manufactures harsh-environment connector solutions, critical energy absorption, flow control components, and composite materials for the aerospace and defense, general industrial, medical, and oil and gas markets
ITT offers an extremely competitive benefits program. Our employees are provided medical and dental coverage, 401K savings plan, life insurance protection, sickness and accident income protection, a generous vacation and holiday program, a tuition reimbursement program, and a program that allows you to use tax-free dollars to pay for many health care and dependent care expenses.
Summary:
Responsible for managing and overseeing the daily operations of the accounting department and supervising Shared Services accounting staff. Responsible for establishing and enforcing proper accounting methods, policies and principles. Responsible for the accuracy of the general ledger, fixed assets, capital projects, master data and configuration. Supports functional teams from a daily processing and month end closing perspective. Assist with rolling out Accounting services globally. Provides senior management with the level of support and information required for the operation of the business.
Essential Responsibilities
Responsible for the accuracy and integrity of the general ledgers, intercompany charge outs and reconciliations, netting, balance sheet account reconciliations reviews. Supports audit requests and recertifications. Ensures the timely and accurate recording of financial transactions according to GAAP and Company policy. Responsible for month end and year end close activities.
Supports staff through appropriate training and assignment through proper delegation of responsibility and authority providing a framework for personnel development and growth.
Oversight over Fixed Asset and Capital Project Accounting.
Implement ongoing improvements/enhancements to applications and processes.
Position Requirements
Education
BS in Accounting or Finance. MBA or CPA preferred
Experience
5+ years of Accounting/Finance with management experience in varied transactional areas. Preferred experience in a shared services/centralized services environment. SOA and supervisory experience.
Other Skills/Knowledge
Excellent skills in customer service, communication, leadership, problem solving, team building, consensus abilities, ERP system savvy.
Safety is a core value at ITT. Our employees understand and follow all ITT safety policies and procedures, participate in workplace inspections, safety training, and in the development of job safety analyses.
This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.
“ITT Corporation is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.”
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