Directs all accounting activities for the Plant in accordance with corporate and division policies and procedures. Oversees general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, budgeting and the financial aspect of payroll. Performs specialized analyses to support complex business decisions by plant management. Plan, coordinate and direct the financial functions of the plant. This will include profit planning, budgetary controls, cost accounting, general accounting, invoice processing (accounts payable) and collection activities (accounts receivable). Ensures accurate and timely recording and reporting of operating results in accordance with US GAAP and Eaton policy. Supports the plant manager as business partner providing financial analysis as required by the plant managers, interpretation of variances from budgets, and advice to management. Manage the accounting team to streamline the transaction processing, transfer best practice and optimize the organization. Maintain an environment of strong controls, SOX compliance and no surprises. Review and approval of local capital appropriation requests (CAR’s) To support the French country controller as required to ensure that Group, statutory and fiscal accounts are prepared timely and accurately in compliance with French GAAP, corporate guidance materials, legal and fiscal regulations. Qualifications Bachelors degree or equivalent (Higher Diploma in Accounting/Business Administration) Knowledge of computerized accounting systems plus general desktop applications (ie word processing and spreadsheets) Detailed knowledge of French legal / fiscal requirements as well as US GAAP. Bi-lingual English / French Equivalent to five (5) years minimum of accounting experience in multinational environment (preferably using US GAAP in a manufacturing environment). #LI-AS1 What you will get from us Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees. We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody. We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Job: Finance/Accounting Region: Europe, Middle East, Africa Organization: AER FED Fluid Electrical Distribution Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: No