Eaton’s North America Financial Services Division is currently seeking a Global Lease Accounting Manager to join our team. This position is based out of Montreal, Quebec. Position Overview: The Global Lease Accounting Manager serves as the functional leader of the Lease Accounting processes and team. This position is responsible for ensuring the Lease Accounting team is focused on ensuring compliance with ASC842, driving out evergreen spend, centralizing leasing activities to drive more favorable leasing agreements, actively manage the relationship with the lease account software provider, and work cross-functionally to partner with other Eaton functions. This individual will actively identify and lead continuous improvement projects covering all areas of the lease lifecycle. The Global Lease Accounting Manager will work directly with the Lease Accounting Supervisor to build organizational capabilities by actively developing the team in areas of accounting, customer service, lease management and systems knowledge. 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 and every day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. In this function you will: Leads and develops Global Lease Accounting team Directs the development and update of procedure documentation to ensure compliance with internal and external accounting/reporting requirements Achieves Operational Excellence through training department on effective communication and timely resolution of customer tickets, in support of Eaton GFSS Customer Experience metrics. Ensure execution of Eaton's Lease Accounting strategy including: Compliance with USGAAP and ASC842 through complete and accurate lease data Improves Eaton's evergreen leases based on agreed upon KPIs Centralize leasing activities through generating RFP's for leased equipment and negotiating favorable terms with lease financing companies Identification and implementation of continuous improvement projects having a primary emphasis on cost savings and process automation Working and communicating cross functionally with both international and domestic Eaton sites / teams on all lease accounting matters. Supervising projects and ensuring the team takes ownership to complete projects on time and with zero early life failures. Support various Eaton initiatives, such as M&A, Legal Entity consolidations and SAP conversions Leads month end process to ensure accuracy of entries and completion within target timeframe Ensures the team completes sufficient testing for each system release cycle to minimize impact to close timing and financial accuracy. Prepares periodic update of balanced scorecard for Lease Accounting and conducts reviews to ensure alignment and achievement of goals Why work at Eaton? We provide benefits that are industry competitive and focused on employee well-being. Listed below are programs that are offered globally, but program availabilities may vary by site. Flexible work options to help balance work/life demands (at participating Eaton sites) Healthcare/retirement savings programs Competitive compensation packages to reward skills and performance Tuition assistance or financial help for ongoing learning and development Health, Dental, Vision & Wellness programs Donation matching (U.S., Canada, Puerto Rico) When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger. Qualifications Required (Basic) Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business from an accredited institution, Minimum of 7 years of finance/accounting experience; with at least 3 years of experience in Lease Accounting. Minimum of 1 year of management experience Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship, now or in the future. No relocation is provided; candidate must reside within 50 miles of Beachwood, Ohio location Preferred qualifications: Master’s degree preferred Project management experience Strong understanding of accounting and US GAAP SAP and Oracle ERP systems Lease Accounting Lease Management Vendor Management Contract Negotiations Leasing Systems Equipment and Real Estate leasing Strong leadership Intercultural Communication skills Customer service Coaching/Mentoring 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. Eaton also considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AcccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com 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. #LI-MM4 Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: AccommodationsForApplying@Eaton.com 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: North America – Canada Organization: NAFSC North America Financial Services Center 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