Controlling Manager Jobs in Bethlehem, PA (NOW HIRING)

As the Senior Manager of Controllership at Honeywell Aerospace, you will hold a critical leadership position within our finance team. Your primary responsibility will be to oversee and lead the controllership function for Lansdale unit at EDS. You will play a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, compliance with accounting policies and regulations, and driving the financial close processes. Your expertise in financial analysis and insights will be instrumental in providing valuable recommendations and guidance to senior management for strategic decision-making.
In this role, you will be responsible for developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures, ensuring adherence to local regulatory requirements and best practices. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including local finance teams, tax, legal, and other stakeholders, to drive process improvements and efficiency in financial operations. Your strong leadership skills will be crucial in managing and developing a team of controllership professionals, providing mentorship and support for their professional growth.
As the Senior Manager, Controllership, you will serve as a key point of contact for local finance matters in discussions with senior management and other stakeholders. Your ability to effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels, both internally and externally, will be essential in driving the success of the controllership function at the country level.
You will report directly to our EDS Controller and you'll work out of our Lansdale, PA location on a Hybrid work schedule. This position requires working on-site on a 9/80 work schedule.
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Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities:
• Oversee and lead the controllership function for Lansdale
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with accounting policies and regulations
• Drive the financial close processes , ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial statements
• Develop and implement accounting policies and procedures,, ensuring adherence to local regulatory requirements and best practices
• Establish and maintain strong internal control procedures to protect company assets and meet requirements for SOX compliance
• Collaborate closely with cross functional teams, including local finance teams, tax, legal, and other stakeholders, to drive process improvements and efficiency in financial operations
• Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic decision-making
• Manage and develop a team of controllership professionals, providing mentorship and support for their professional growth
• Provide support for integration efforts including ERP (SAP) Implementation
• Collaborate closely with compliance team to meet US government compliance requirements
• Manage Revenue Recognition process under ASC 606
• Serve as a key point of contact for local finance matters, representing the country or region in discussions with senior management and other stakeholders
Qualifications
US PERSON REQUIREMENT
Due to compliance with U.S. export control laws and regulations, candidate must be a U.S. Person, which is defined as, a U.S. citizen, a U.S. permanent resident, or have protected status in the U.S. under asylum or refugee status or have the ability to obtain an export authorization.
YOU MUST HAVE
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting or controllership roles
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, financial reporting and GAAP compliance
• Experience with ERP systems and financial consolidation tools
• Excellent leadership and people management skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire a team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a keen attention to detail
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices
WE VALUE
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA or equivalent certification
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with stakeholders at all levels
• Strong organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize and delegate tasks effectively
• Continuous learning mindset, with a passion for staying updated with industry trends and best practices
• Experience working in the Defense Industry
Beyond a performance-driven salary, you'll work alongside dedicated experts on technology that's advancing aviation. As a Honeywell Aerospace employee, you're eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
• Employer-subsidized medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts and health savings accounts
• Employee assistance program and educational assistance
• Parental leave and 12 paid holidays
• Paid time off for vacation, personal and sick time
Explore your benefits: https://honeywellaerospacebenefits.com/
The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.
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Our new brand identity pairs that heritage with real momentum, as we build technology that helps pilots navigate with confidence, aircraft operate more efficiently, and operators stay ahead of change. With our systems on board 90% of the world's aircraft, your work here has reach that's rare to find anywhere else.
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As aviation continues to evolve, we're also developing systems to support autonomous and supersonic platforms, bringing the same focus on safety and efficiency to the next era of flight. With approximately 36,000 employees worldwide and net sales of $17.4B in 2025, Honeywell Aerospace is one of the largest dedicated aerospace companies in the world. Explore our businesses: https://www.honeywellaerospace.com
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