Head of Accounting, AECO Segment

Shape the Financial Future of Industrial Tech as Head of Accounting - AECO

Ready to lead financial transformation for a high-growth, 1.5 billion dollar operating segment at a premier global technology leader? Trimble is seeking an energetic Head of Accounting for our AECO business. In this pivotal role, you will go beyond traditional compliance to spearhead digital innovation, leverage cutting-edge automation, and serve as a strategic partner to executive leadership as we connect the physical and digital worlds.

What Makes This Role Great:

In this role, you will be the ultimate owner of financial integrity for a 1.5 billion dollar segment, serving as a key catalyst for change. Rather than just managing traditional accounting close processes, you will actively drive a global digital transformation by implementing modern automation and AI tools, directly influencing commercial decisions and shaping the financial operations of an industry leader.

Key Exciting Responsibilities

• Champion the financial integrity and accounting accuracy of the entire 1.5B AECO segment, fostering a proactive, no-surprises culture.

• Spearhead the segment's evolution through process and technology transformations, utilizing modern software and automated tools.

• Serve as the primary accounting advisor to the business leadership team, translating complex technical insights into actionable commercial strategies.

• Cultivate and mentor a high-performing global accounting team, driving professional growth, inclusion, and a commitment to excellence.

Essential Skills & Experience

• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a high-growth technology, software, or SaaS company.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Robust expertise in leading US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance within a dynamic global environment.

• Demonstrated ability to build, scale, and mentor high-performing finance teams while partnering with executive leadership.

Bonus Points For:

• Active CPA or CMA certification.

• An advanced degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

• Hands-on experience with Oracle ERP, FloQast, and leveraging modern AI or automation tools to drive operational scale.

Logistics:

Location: Westminster, CO (Preferred)

Travel Requirement: 10%

Why You'll Love Working With Us

At Trimble, we're not just a company that "does good"—we are a team dedicated to making a tangible, positive Real-World Impact.

We build innovative solutions designed to solve the world's most critical challenges. From construction sites to transportation hubs, our work tangibly improves how people live, build, move, and grow.

You'll work on projects that truly matter: Our purpose-driven culture means you'll be helping to build and deliver solutions that make work faster, safer, and more sustainable for millions of people worldwide. Our impact is tangible, from connected machines that save fuel to data-driven insights that reduce waste.

Collaborate with like-minded people: Our strong internal culture is a "hidden gem." You will work with a collaborative, supportive team that shares your purpose and fosters a genuine sense of belonging. We're a company of "visionary pragmatists" who think boldly and build things that work.

Be an owner: Trimble thrives on individuals who take initiative and embrace ownership. You'll find an entrepreneurial spirit where success is often "self-authored," empowering proactive "doers."

Head of Accounting, Corporate Controller, AECO accounting, SaaS Finance, Finance Director, US GAAP, SOX compliance, Oracle ERP, FloQast, financial transformation, accounting automation

Compensation:  Trimble provides the following compensation range and general description of other compensation and benefits that it in good faith believes it might pay and/or offer for this position. This compensation range is based on a full time schedule. Trimble reserves the right to ultimately pay more or less than the posted range and offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s sex or other status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Benefits:  Trimble offers comprehensive core benefits that include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Disability, Time off plans and retirement plans. Most of our businesses also offer tax savings plans for health, dependent care and commuter expenses as well as Paid Parental Leave and Employee Stock Purchase Plan. If this position is identified above as commission- or bonus-eligible, the terms of the commission plan or discretionary bonus plan for which you are eligible will be provided following the employee start date.

How to Apply: Please submit an online application for this position by clicking on the ‘Apply Now’ button located in this posting.

Application Deadline: Trimble accepts applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.

At Trimble, we are committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable workplace where everyone can thrive. Guided by our core values—Belong, Innovate, and Grow—we embrace and celebrate differences, knowing they make us stronger and more innovative. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming individuals of all backgrounds and advancing opportunities while embracing race, color, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected and diverse characteristic. We are committed to offering our candidates and employees with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs the ability to seek reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law and/or where it would not constitute undue hardship for Trimble. For more, please see Trimble's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics at https://investor.trimble.com, under “Corporate Governance.”

Our mission to transform the way the world works starts with transforming how we work together. By actively listening, asking questions, and taking intentional actions, we cultivate a culture that provides equitable opportunities for everyone to contribute and grow.

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