Assistant Corporate Controller

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

The Assistant Corporate Controller serves as the key advisor to the Corporate Controller on financial reporting and complex accounting matters. You will work closely with the global finance leaders, treasury, investor relations, tax, legal and internal and external auditors as well as with the Vice Presidents and Directors of Finance for the business units on all matters related to SEC financial reporting and US GAAP accounting. The Assistant Corporate Controller has direct oversight and responsibility for the North America Global Finance Operations organization. You will report to the Corporate Controller and work from our Milwaukee, WI Global Headquarters.

Your Responsibilities:

• Oversee quarterly and annual financial reports filed with the SEC or for use in other external reporting documents.
• Oversee and accountable for the financial accounting, internal controls, indirect tax and compliance activities for our legal entities in NA (US & Canada).
• Advise Rockwell Automation globally on technical US GAAP accounting, SEC financial reporting and accounting policy issues and questions.
• Review, interpret, evaluate and implement all new US GAAP accounting and SEC reporting regulations.
• Prepare, review and present significant financial reporting and accounting matters to the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors.
• Participate in quarterly earnings release meetings and advise on relevant matters, as required (e.g. Regulation G, disclosures, consistency of messaging with 10Q).
• Oversee and advise on critical accounting estimates and critical audit matters.
• Coordinate and oversee global financial reporting and monitoring control activities, including:
  • Collaborate with finance and the business on accounting and reporting for large and/or unusual contracts and transactions.
  • Support acquisition integration including policy compliance and standard processes.
  • Manage quarterly representation letter process and communication with executive management.
  • Ensure global financial reporting consistency across regions and businesses including revenue and expense recognition, cost classification and reserve recognition
  • Monitor statutory financial statement filing compliance and audit issues
  • Conduct quarterly controllership reviews with segments, functions and regions
• Participate in annual / rotational "mid-year reviews" with the regions (some travel required).
• Assist corporate tax department with tax reserves and other tax accounting matters, as required.
• Act as key liaison between external audit and company personnel. Ensure successful and efficient completion of annual audit/quarterly reviews.
• Work on any special projects assigned by the CFO or other senior leaders.
• Coordinate on global objectives and activities across financial hubs in Milwaukee, Katowice, Rotterdam and Shanghai.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of experience
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Typically requires a minimum of 12 years of management
• 6+ years of experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm.
• Previous experience working for a large global or industrial manufacturing entity.
• In-depth understanding of technical US GAAP accounting standards and SEC reporting requirements.
• Leader who can manage a team that is in-office, hybrid and remote, including close collaboration with offshore centers of excellence. Attract and develop talent while managing performances to goals.
• Additional experience outside of accounting.
• Transformation leader able to drive digitization of processes including use of emerging technologies such as AI, RPA, Microsoft PowerApps etc.
• Ability and desire to assume additional responsibility and be a candidate for other roles within 3-5 years.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision
• 401k
• Paid Time off
• Parental and Caregiver Leave
• Flexible Work Schedule where you will work with your manager to enjoy a work schedule that can be flexible with your personal life.
• To learn more about our benefits package, please visit at www.raquickfind.com.

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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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer including disability and veterans. 

If you are an individual with a disability and you need assistance or a reasonable accommodation during the application process, please contact our services team at +1 (844) 404-7247.

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.