Eaton is an intelligent power management company dedicated to improving the quality of life and protecting the environment for people everywhere. We are guided by our commitment to do business right, to operate sustainably and to help our customers manage power - today and well into the future. By capitalizing on the global growth trends of electrification and digitalization, we’re accelerating the planet’s transition to renewable energy and helping to solve the world’s most urgent power management challenges. Eaton was founded in 1911. In 2024, we generated $24.9 billion in sales and serve customers in more than 160 countries.

 

We make what matters work.

 

 

EATON is hiring a

 

Statutory and Corporate Accounting Leader - Czech Republic and Slovakia

 

based in Prague or in Suchdol nad Lužnicí

 

What you’ll do:

 

The Statutory and Corporate accounting leader will provide leadership of the Accounting function for the Czech and Slovakian sites, ensuring the accuracy of US GAAP and local GAAP numbers, and that all compliance requirements are met. This role will have a strong focus on the standardization and optimization of financial processes within the zone, rolling out strategic initiatives and working closely with the Controllership (incl. Global Financial Services & Systems, Global Financial Accounting, Specialized Accounting Solutions) and COEs to put in place the optimal structures to drive efficiencies.

    

Principal responsibility for all Closing, Accounting, and Reporting for all Corporate sites, ensuring each close is completed accurately and in line with operational reporting timetablesEnsure control environment and adherence to all Eaton Policies, US GAAP, SOX and local statutory/tax compliance requirements are maintainedStatutory reporting and administration where applicable. May require to act as corporate representative on statutory boards of directors, or on management or supervisory boardsPartner with Operations to help execute business strategies, develop a detailed understanding of the operational activities and build business acumenSupport all strategic projects within the region such as tax, restructuring, M&A activities, payroll, system implementations and other ad-hoc projectsSupport business & accounting and controls processes improvements and transitionsManage and develop a team of finance professionals, provide guidance and development, foster a collaborate high performance work environmentMeet budgeted costs and run a cost effective organizationSupport all statutory, tax, customs and internal audits

 

Qualifications and Skills:

 

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting / Finance, Master's Degree (professional qualification) is preferred5+ years of relevant experience in Accounting / Finance and 2+ years of Team leadership experience, preferably in a multinational manufacturing environmentExposure to SOX and US GAAP desirableFluent in Czech or Slovak and fluent in business EnglishAbility to operate and deliver independentlyStrong interpersonal and communication skillsHigh business acumenChange management and Continuous Improvement mindsetAble to work as part of a team and adhere to company standard processes, practices & policiesStrongly committed to lifelong learningComfortable dealing with ambiguity

 

What do we offer:

 

Competitive compensation and benefits package5 weeks of vacation p.a.Flexible working solutions and hybrid work (3 days onsite and 2 days remotely per week)Excellent working environment – safety and ethics are important for usCulture & Values – we are more than the products we invent and produce – the way we do business is just as important. At Eaton, our values and culture define who we are – both individually and as an organization – and direct our activities every dayLearning & Development - 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 UniversityPrivate pension insurance with employer contributionLife and accident insuranceLunch contribution paid with salaryT-Mobile family tariffsFree language courses (Czech, English, German)Other Wellbeing activities

 

At EATON we are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for job applicants and employees. Our recruitment processes use balanced selection criteria and avoid unlawful discrimination against applicants on the basis of their age, colour, disability, marital status, national origin, gender, gender identity, genetic information, race or racial origin, religion, sexual orientation or any other status protected or required by law.

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