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POWER SYSTEMS DIVISION
For the commercial, utility, mining, industrial, manufacturing and renewable energy markets, we offer a complete portfolio of products and services that help customers transform, protect, connect and build our electric power system backbone — from power delivery, automation and control, metering and demand response solutions designed to increase efficiency and smart operations. The Power Systems business serves customers in the commercial, utility, mining, industrial and manufacturing, renewable energy and other markets.
POSITION OVERVIEW
Reporting directly to the President of Power Systems Division (PSD) and functionally to the Vice President of the ESS Group (Electrical Services and Solutions), the Vice President of Finance is responsible for the end to end financial oversight of the division to ensure maximized profitable growth in support of large strategic initiatives for the division. This role will be responsible for building organizational capability within the finance function and provide financial leadership and direction to the operations and its leadership team in pursuit of goals and objectives. This position will be based at the Power Systems Division Headquarters site in Waukesha, WI.
He/she will be a key business partner and strategist to the senior executive leadership team and will take on a highly visible and important role as the financial advisor and leader for the division. He/she will be a valued business partner to the President of the Power Systems division, as well as various other key leaders within the group to help drive the business forward and ensure continued top line revenue growth, profitability and a strong capital structure. The selected executive will be a thought leader in regards to the business strategy providing key observations, ideas and suggestions, and being an outspoken advocate in identifying both risk and opportunities the organization. This position will be a critical business partner and advisor to the executive team, responsible for the financial direction, guidance and compliance to support successful broader company operations.
Essential functions include:
- Partner with the PSD leadership team, and functional directors to drive change, deliver results meeting strategic objectives and annual business goals.
- As a strategic business partner, work with Leadership teams to set direction, priorities and culture expectations, championing the Eaton Business System (EBS).
- Create, promote, and sustain a high-performance culture. Build organizational capability by attracting and developing talent to support business initiatives and drive accountability
- Direct the financial activities across all locations of Power Systems providing financial insight, interpretation, and communication to business leaders.
- Involvement with Power Systems finance projects and business development initiatives.
- Coordinate all business level planning and reporting activities including monthly results, monthly rolling forecast, profit planning, strategic planning, and operating review requirements
- Ensure internal controls of the Division are properly maintained to be in compliance with GAAP, Sarbanes Oxley and Corporate Policy and Ethics requirements. Conduct balance sheet reviews to ensure accuracy of stated balances.
EATON CORPORATION
Power is a fundamental part of our world. Technology, transportation, energy and infrastructure – these are things the world relies on every day. And the companies who provide these products and services depend on Eaton to help solve some of the toughest electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power management challenges on the planet. That’s why we’re dedicated to improving people’s lives and the environment with power management technologies that are reliable, efficient, safe and sustainable. Because that’s what really matters – and we’re here to make sure it works.
As a power management company with 202 sales of $19.6 billion, Eaton provides energy-efficient solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power. We have approximately 97,000 employees across the world, and sell products to customers in more than 175 countries.
Our company is organized into two main business sectors to best serve end markets. The Electrical Sector with 2021 sales of $12.7B, and the Industrial Sector, comprised of our Aerospace, Hydraulics and Vehicle groups, with 2017 sales of $7.5B.
Our vision is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services.
- We develop our employees by helping them succeed not just at work but in life, as well.
- We delight our customers by understanding their challenges and delivering real solutions, proactively.
- We deliver for our shareholders by doing what’s right; investors will want to own more of our company.
- We support our communities by providing products and solutions that improve the quality of life and the environment; and by offering our time, talent and treasure to meet social and economic needs in the communities where we work and live.
Our culture and what we value are represented in six essential leadership attributes expected of all Eaton employees. These attributes represent the criteria we use when determining how we recruit, develop and promote Eaton leaders. It’s important to us that all leaders demonstrate these attributes and reinforce them within their teams.
- We’re ethical – we play by the rules and act with integrity.
- We’re passionate – we care deeply about what we do. We set high expectations and we perform.
- We’re accountable – we seek responsibility and take ownership. We do what we say.
- We’re efficient – we value speed and simplicity.
- We’re transparent – we say what we think. We make it okay to disagree.
- We learn – we are curious, adaptable, and willing to teach what we know.
Qualifications
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution
- Minimum of fifteen years of experience in progressive finance and accounting roles
- Minimum of three years of manager of people experience
- Must be able to work without sponsorship now and in the future
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Direct experience in manufacturing is strongly preferred
- Master’s degree in Business Administration is a plus
- strong analytical, communication and leadership skills with an ability to develop, maintain and leverage trusting relationships (up and down organizations) both internally and externally
- Hands on leadership style, and must be comfortable and capable in leading line review strategies, presentation development and in-person customer presentations.
- successful track record of leading teams to deliver initiatives on time and within budget and with a strong commitment to quality.
POSITION CRITERIA
- A results oriented and highly adaptable person who can be a supportive team player.
- A hard working leader with the ability to delegate, but one who maintains a “hands-on” approach with critical assignments.
- A focused, intelligent individual who is a pragmatic motivator with a good decision making skills.
- Demonstrated capability to lead and partner across differing parts of his/her organization through the use of influence and indirect authority.
- Possess drive, intelligence, and high expectations of self and team.
- A strong sense of urgency and commitment, as well as a strong business sense with a strategic, conceptual and operational orientation.
- The ability to focus on business results and the experience and confidence to interact with and present to senior level internal and external constituencies.
- Proven track record of strategic planning with high impact results.
Eaton considers qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with local laws. To request a disability-related reasonable accommodation to assist you in your job search, application or interview process, please call 412-893-3600 or send an email to: [email protected]
What you will get from us
Eaton’s mission is to improve the quality of life and the environment through the use of power management technologies and services. We provide sustainable solutions that help our customers effectively manage electrical, hydraulic and mechanical power – more safely, more efficiently and more reliably. Making what matters work at Eaton takes the passion of every employee around the world. We create an environment where creativity, invention and discovery become reality, each day. It’s where bold, bright professionals like you can reach your full potential—and where you can help us reach ours. Eaton’s 2020 revenues were $17.9 billion, and we sell products to customers in more than 175 countries. We have approximately 85,000 employees.
We make work exciting, engaging and meaningful for our employees through our dedication to tackling some of the toughest power management challenges on the planet and by never losing sight of what matters. Our culture is built on a strong commitment to practicing our core values and supporting our employees with the tools they need to succeed. We pledge to always foster a diverse and inclusive environment, including inclusion resource groups that bring together employees who share a common purpose, interest or background. In the past year, our company has received top employment recognition by the Human Rights Campaign and almost fifty percent of our Board of Directors represented diverse groups. When we embrace the different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds that make each of us unique, we — as individuals and as a company — are stronger.
We have demonstrated our passion for sustainability with the recent announcement of cutting carbon emissions from the company’s operations by at least 50 percent by 2030. We are ethical, passionate, accountable, efficient, transparent and committed to learning. We are confident we can deliver on our promise to improve the quality of life and the environment because of the attributes that our employees embody.
We are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Job: Finance/Accounting
Region: North America – US/Puerto Rico
Organization: PSD Power Systems Division
Job Level: Executive
Schedule: Full-time
Is remote work (i.e. working from home or another Eaton facility) allowed for this position?: No
Does this position offer relocation?: Relocation from within United States and / or Puerto Rico
Travel: Yes, 10 % of the Time
