Eaton is seeking a dynamic and strategic financial leader to serve as Vice President – Assistant Controller. Reporting directly to the SVP, Controller & Chief Accounting Officer, this executive role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and efficiency of Eaton’s global financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls. As a key member of the finance leadership team, the VP – Assistant Controller will drive operational excellence while supporting the company’s long-term financial strategy and international growth.

•    Provide strategic leadership for Eaton’s global controllership function, overseeing a team of approximately 500 professionals across India, Hungary, Mexico, China, and corporate functions including treasury, benefits accounting, and M&A accounting.
•    Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP and regulatory requirements.
•    Maintain and enhance a robust internal control environment, aligned with SOX and audit standards.
•    Lead the standardization and continuous improvement of accounting policies and practices across the enterprise.
•    Partner with business units and the corporate development team to support acquisition and divestiture activities, including due diligence and technical accounting analysis.
•    Prepare and present financial results to board-level and external stakeholders with clarity and precision.
•    Foster a high-performance culture by coaching and mentoring global teams, promoting accountability, innovation, and continuous learning.

Basic Qualifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance from an accredited institution. 
•    Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
•    Minimum 15 years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience in multinational, publicly traded companies.
•    Minimum 6 years of experience managing people and leading teams.
•    Must be authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
Preferred Qualifications:
•    Master’s degree in accounting or MBA.
•    Deep technical expertise in U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition, consolidation of international subsidiaries, and intercompany accounting.
•    Strong knowledge of SOX compliance, audit processes, and internal controls.
•    Experience supporting public company reporting at the business unit or segment level.
•    Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional business and finance teams.
•    Demonstrated success leading large, global teams in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
•    Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
Eaton Leaderships Attributes:
•    Think and Act Strategically, Build Organizational Capability, Get Results and Enable a Digital Mindset across Eaton.
•    Is passionate, accountable, efficient, ethical, transparent, and focused on continuous learning. 
•    We foster an environment of engagement and inclusion for all employees and act with advocacy, empathy, and accountability.

At Eaton, we strive to provide compensation and benefits that attract, engage, and retain the best talent. This includes competitive pay and a variety of benefit programs for eligible employees. The expected annual salary range for this role is $222750.0 - $326700.0 a year.  This role is also eligible for a variable incentive program. Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

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We know that good benefit programs are important to employees and their families. Eaton provides various Health and Welfare benefits as well as Retirement benefits, and several programs that provide for paid and unpaid time away from work. Click here for more detail: Eaton Benefits Overview. Please note that specific programs and options available to an employee may depend on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.