Head of Controlling Accounting Organization

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

Position: Head of Global Accounting and Controlling Operations

Reporting to: Director, Global Finance Operations

Location: Katowice, Poland - hybrid

As we continue our finance transformation journey, we are looking for a dynamic and strategic manager to join our team as the Head of Controlling Accounting Organization. This role is pivotal in enhancing our controllership mindset and driving strategic digital enablement across global controlling and accounting functions: general accounting, closing processes, fixed assets, and intercompany. The ideal candidate will leverage AI technology, combined with data and analytics to strengthen company controls and insight generetion. As a Senior Manager, you will not only oversee the general accounting processes but also steer and enhance digital enablement activities that drive efficiency and innovation to financial operations and reporting and contribute meaningfully to our finance digital enablement journey.

Your Responsibilities:

• Controllership Mindset Enhancement: Foster a culture of strong controllership and accountability within the organization.
• Strategic Digital Enablement: Drive the adoption of digital tools and technologies to streamline general accounting, closing processes, fixed assets management, and intercompany transactions.
• Data and Analytics Controls: Utilize data and analytics to enhance financial controls and insight into processes and operations.
• Leadership: Lead and mentor a team of 40 professionals, ensuring effective management of P&L and Balance Sheet control. Manage and Optimize month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing activities, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of financial statements. Lead controllership activities, including maintenance of balance sheet and P&L reviews, internal controls, risk management, and ensuring the accuracy of financial records. Oversee the preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and financial reports.
• RPA and AI Portfolio Enhancement: Expand and optimize the use of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) and AI within the finance function.
• Organizational Strategy: Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and execute the organization's strategic initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and digital finance transformation teams to ensure successful integration of digital technologies.
• Provide strategic recommendations based on financial data analysis and digital trends.
• Be a important liaison between finance and other departments, ensuring understanding on financial matters.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Proven experience in a senior controllership or accounting leadership role.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in finance leadership roles.
• Strong understanding of digital tools and technologies in finance.
• Experience with AI, RPA, and data analytics in a financial context.
• Multi-structure organisation, strategy and team management skills.
• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting standards, and internal controls.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CMA or ACCA).

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Company Car
• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Volunteer Paid Time off available after 6 months of employment for eligible employees
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program 
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program 
• On-demand digital course library for professional development 

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right person for this or other roles.

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Rockwell Automation’s hybrid policy aligns that employees are expected to work at a Rockwell location at least Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays unless they have a business obligation out of the office.