Join Eaton and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that have a real impact on the environment. We make what matters work. Find out more on https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E Do you want to work for a global player, where we care about ethics, inclusion and diversity and our people? As a Financial Controller for Austria and Switzerland you will be primarily responsible for controlling activities of Eaton Sales Office in Austria and Switzerland in respect of USGAAP and Corporate Policy compliance, risk management, internal controls and for assuring a strong partnering role to the business management and local sales team. Your key deliverables : Participates as a key business partner to the AT&CH sales leadership team, contributing to business strategy development and operational execution of business plans. Responsible for all US GAAP financial activity related to the Electrical Sales Offices in Austria and Switzerland: monthly, quarterly or annual reports concerning actuals, forecast, profit plans, strategic plans Monitors performance and provides financial information and analysis to various levels of management to enable the business to meet the annual sales and profitability target Adheres to Electrical credit management and credit approval policies. Oversight of the customers reward program schemes and incentives, to comply with Eaton targets. Acting as an integrated member of finance team Eaton Industries, GmbH. Coordinates appropriate finance activities with other controllers and accounting team in Schrems plant. Deploys, monitors and ensures compliance to USGAAP, Corporate policy, Eaton Treasury, Legal and other functions guidelines on internal control, risk management and other requirements Responsible for key tasks associated with internal controls (incl. SOD control), SOX and SOX related processes, internal audit Actively maintains the control environment, executing monthly balance sheet reconciliations and reviews. Provides adequate support to the external audit process and supports fulfilment of other statutory requirements Ensures ethical standards are maintained. Leading a small finance team of two people Qualifications Required: Bachelor´s Degree; Master’s Degree preferred Min. 5 years of experience within a similar position Proven leadership skills; deploying strategic change and building organizational capability Ability to operate and deliver independently Fluent German and English language (verbal and written) Desired: Substantial experience with SAP preferred Good level of US GAAP/IFRS knowledge preferred What Eaton offers: Permanent contract in a fast-growing global company Challenging projects in dynamic collaborative team We make your growth matter - We invest in our employees for the long term – not just with salary and benefits, but with ongoing learning and development opportunities made available through Eaton University We make your contributions matter - reliability, safety, efficiency, and sustainability are at the core of our dedication to improving people’s lives and the environment through power management technologies. #LI-AW1 (Candidate applying to the vacancy will be subject of the background screening. – if applicable) 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: Sales EMEA Job Level: Manager Schedule: Full-time Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: Yes – Hybrid Does this position offer relocation?: No Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time