Eaton’s Corporate Sector is seeking a Lead Analyst - Acquisition and Divestiture Accounting. This position is based at our Beachwood, OH location. Position Overview: Eaton’s Lead Analyst performs professional accounting work supporting both actual and potential acquisitions and divestitures. This position partners with business finance and integration teams, corporate development, and other corporate functions to provide accounting support and financial reporting and analysis. 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: Assist with acquisition accounting and the determination of purchase price accounting adjustments Reconcile goodwill, intangibles and other accounts of acquired businesses and prepare management reporting Assist with annual and interim goodwill and intangible asset impairment analyses Manage and track corporate expense for acquisition and divestiture activity Coordination assistance with third party valuation firms and the acquired operations to support the fixed asset and intangible valuation process for acquired businesses Coordinate monthly meetings to discuss purchase accounting and other finance related integration activities Collect, analyze and organize documentation required to support purchase accounting adjustments and work with the acquired operations to record them Perform corporate ledger accounting and prepare journal entries and purchase accounting adjustment summaries Provide accounting support to divested businesses and assist in the preparation and recording of entries required to recognize the proper gain/loss on sale Develop and maintain relationships with various corporate functions to provide accounting support and financial analysis Interpret U.S. GAAP and Eaton financial policies on accounting matters and provide clear and concise guidance on application and account usage to acquired operations Liaison with external and internal auditors to explain acquisition accounting and provide detailed supporting documentation Participate in or lead special projects/process improvements to help drive efficiencies in the finance organization 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 from an accredited institution Minimum of 3 years’ of progressive accounting or finance experience No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Beachwood, OH will be considered. Active Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future Preferred qualifications: Working knowledge of US GAAP, Proficient in Microsoft Office software Position Criteria: Strong leadership skills Analytical thinking Ability to express the complex in simple, easy-to-grasp ways, verbally and in writing Is curious, inquisitive and comfortable challenging the status quo Strong drive for results Attention to detail and accuracy Can work easily with a diverse set of people to get things done with and through others Working knowledge of financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, HFM, and Longview 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: AccommodationsForApplying@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-AM6 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 – US/Puerto Rico Organization: Corporate Sector Job Level: Individual Contributor 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