Would you like to make a difference to the environment? Do you want to work for a global and ethical company? Join us and help us provide energy-efficient solutions that make a real impact. We make what matters work. To find out more about us check: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=baa_aiJ4L7E As a Senior Accounting Manager for UK and Ireland you will be responsible for all statutory, legal and compliance in Ireland and a large number of entities in the UK. You are also responsible for financial expertise in areas such as accounting (US-GAAP and statutory), audit, compliance, tax and finance training. Your main responsibilities: You are responsible for all statutory, legal and compliance in Ireland and a large number of entities in the UK. You are also responsible for financial expertise in areas such as accounting (US-GAAP and statutory), audit, compliance, tax and finance training. You are the finance lead responsible for providing technical finance expertise on cross business restructuring activities including acquisitions and dispositions in collaboration with the broader Eaton business teams in Tax, Treasury and Legal. You are responsible for building organizational capability within the Finance team and for providing leadership. You will closely operate with the European finance teams, Eaton Center, Shared Service Centers in Budapest and Pune, Business and Site Controllers and other Corporate departments. Job Responsibilities Manage direct team of four senior qualified accountants and several off shore indirect resources. Provide proactive financial leadership on statutory accounting/audits, corporation and income tax accounting. This includes interaction to audit partner level and with audit teams in Ireland and the UK. Manage monthly US GAAP close. Manage annual budgeting and forecasting process. Provide technical accounting and be a business partner for Eaton wide projects that impact Ireland and UK entities. This includes being the finance lead on restructurings, acquisitions and dispositions. Responsible for simplifying financial structures e.g. legal entities, banking and tax. Ensure the compliance and risk frameworks adhere to local government requirements and internal Eaton policies. This includes SoX sign off and government reporting. Ensure end to end process improvements and simplification opportunities are identified and implemented. Qualifications Education level required Professional qualification/degree in accounting required (ACCA, ACA, CIMA or MBA preferred); Years and area of experience required At least 8 years of relevant working experience. Significant experience in finance/ accounting/ auditing within a multinational company; Strong Technical Accounting Experience (US-GAAP, FRS102), financial reporting, SoX, Tax reporting, consolidation and analysis. Sound practical knowledge of corporate income tax /indirect taxes. Experience of best practice implementation/end to end process improvement in accounting and reporting. Excellent professional presence; proven leadership skills; and building organizational capability. Effective communication and manager of people skills essential. Ability to operate and deliver independently. Knowledge of MS Office, Oracle and/or SAP, Good skills on Excel and PowerPoint a must. #LI-AR2 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: Corporate Sector 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