Job Purpose

This position reports to the Controller Americas here at EnerSys. This role will serve as the controls subject matter expert on the end-to-end process for the Americas Accounting cycle.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assure that the financial statements are prepared accurately, timely, and on a consistent basis following U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Prepare analysis on high priority accounts, validate assumptions and standardization of methodologies across the region
• Lead or support team and/or Company-level special projects.  Projects may range from process improvement, standardization, documentation, integration, and automation across one or several class of transactions, departments, or entities.
• Support the preparation of the Americas results involving in-depth analysis of actual results versus prior period forecast/budgets and ensure that key operating drivers are understood. 
• Ensure SOX 404 and internal control compliance standards are maintained. 
• Responsible for control assessments of the Americas Accounting controls.
• Drive coordination with Business Process Owners of Americas Accounting activities to mitigate risk.
• Collaborate on best practices and partner with the business process owners.
• Identify improvement opportunities with the core business functions and driving enhancements of the overall financial controls.
• Contribute to the development and execution of the company's strategic plans by providing risk and controls insights and analysis.
• Stay abreast of changing laws or regulations which may impact core business functions and their respective controls requirements.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize potential risks to the organization's financial and operational integrity of the business units / markets.
• Identify design gaps in internal control and work with process owners to implement or change internal controls. 
• Review Sarbanes-Oxley testing results and assess the quality of testing and related test conclusions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and optimize operational efficiency.
• Support Americas Accounting management in the implementation of internal controls and risk management frameworks to prevent and detect fraudulent activities.
• Analyze existing business processes and control mechanisms to identify opportunities for optimization and efficiency enhancements.
• Support cross-functional teams to implement control improvements and monitor their effectiveness.
• Manage activities performed by the direct report employees, including providing constructive feedback in the review process.
• Provide training and support to new and existing accounting staff in accounting concepts, practices, and procedures. 
• Responds to various ad-hoc financial reporting requests. 
• Responsible for personnel decisions related to hiring, performance and disciplinary actions for your direct reports.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENT:  Travel may be required for special assignments. Estimate: up to 5%

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in related accounting field, required
• CPA, required
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in financial controls, reporting and leadership roles within the manufacturing and public trade company. (Multiple entity environment preferred).
• Significant experience in finance, internal controls, audit, or compliance roles within manufacturing and public trade company.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in Big 4 (E&Y, PwC, KPMG and Deloitte.)
• 3+ years of managing people.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Solid understanding of US GAAP and SOX
• Understanding of manufacturing industry dynamics, regulations, and financial best practices
• Leadership skills to define and drive strategic business vision
• Highly skilled in accounting and financial processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Relationship management skills
• Adaptability and ability to manage change
• Customer-first mindset
• Ability to drive collaboration with senior leaders
• Skilled in time management
• Excellent critical thinking skills
• Experience and success working in a multi-team environment
• Professional leadership skills demonstrated through effective work habits, inter-personal skills, initiative, and follow-through. Requires organization and attention to detail
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple priorities

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Yes. 2-3 Team members

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