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 Financial Analyst – Technical Accounting is an important part of the team that serves as our experts in U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting and helps solve global accounting issues. The Financial Analyst has a high level of visibility to finance leadership and works with peers and senior leadership in headquarters, business, and regional finance organizations and with internal and external auditors. The Financial Analyst reports directly to the Technical Accounting Manager and works with other members of the Global Finance Organization in the areas of technical accounting, internal control, and financial reporting matters.

Your Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting and Reporting

Assist Technical Accounting Manager in preparation and analysis of technical accounting matters, including workers' compensation and product liability accounting, environmental liability accounting, revenue recognition matters, and lease accountingPrepare portions of quarterly (Form 10-Q) and annual (Form 10-K) reports filed with the Securities and Exchange CommissionResearch complex accounting issues, including assisting with ad-hoc technical accounting and policy questions from different global finance personnel, and prepare technical memosEducate global finance team of our US GAAP pronouncements through formal trainings and other ad-hoc communicationsSupport the global implementation of new US GAAP accounting standardsRespond to inquiries from internal and external auditors during the quarterly review and annual audit process

Entity Level Controls

Be the main Internal Control contact for the Corporate Controllership teamLead monitoring and compliance activities for our global account reconciliation policyCoordinate quarterly and mid-year "Controllership Reviews" with the regional, business, and functional finance teamsCoordinate responses to management's internal quarterly representation letters to ensure that all exceptions are identified and communicated to appropriate levels of executive managementPerform quarterly analysis over the consolidated balance sheet and contract liability roll-forwardCompile global audit fee reporting for the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors, and monitor compliance with statutory financial reporting requirements for all international locations

The Essentials - You Will Have:Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldLegal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:3+ years of progressive accounting/finance experienceCPABig 4 public accounting firm experience and exposure to global industrial companiesExposure to U.S. GAAP accounting standards and research and SOX internal controls frameworkWorking knowledge of SAP, Oracle Financial Consolidation and Close, Oracle Enterprise Performance Management Cloud, and Workiva WdeskExperience managing multiple short-range and long-range tasksWillingness to challenge the status quo to enhance productivity and processesExperience adapting work schedule and communication style to communicate with global personnel of different cultures and time zones

What We Offer:Health Insurance including Medical, Dental and Vision401kPaid Time offParental and Caregiver LeaveFlexible 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.

This position is part of a job family. Experience will be the determining factor for position level and compensation.

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