Manager, Corporate Acquisition And Divestiture Accounting

Eaton's Corporate Sector division is currently seeking a Manager, Corporate Acquisition and Divestiture Accounting. This position will be based out of our North America Headquarters in Beachwood, OH on a hybrid work schedule.

The expected annual salary range for this role is $130000 - $190000 a year. This position 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.

What you'll do:

Eaton's Corporate Division is currently seeking a Manager- Acquisition & Divestiture Accounting to join our team. This position can be based at our Beachwood, OH location with hybrid work available.

Position Overview:

The Manager- Acquisition & Divestiture Accounting partners with Strategy & Corporate Development, business leaders, and cross-functional teams to provide end-to-end accounting and finance support across acquisitions and divestitures, with a primary focus on integration execution, purchase price and technical accounting, financial reporting, and ongoing transaction execution and support.

This role leads the post-close accounting and integration lifecycle, including closing balance sheet review, valuation coordination, and purchase price accounting, while ensuring alignment with U.S. GAAP and Eaton financial policies. The position works closely with acquired operations and integration teams to drive efficient, well-controlled financial integration and reporting outcomes.

In addition, the role supports pre-close and sign-to-close transaction execution activities, including financial due diligence, deal structuring, and analysis for acquisitions, joint ventures, and strategic investments. The Manager also provides guidance on complex accounting matters, supports divestiture activities, and drives process improvements across the finance organization..

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead finance integration planning and execution, partnering with business integration teams to drive effective post-close financial integration
• Own acquisition accounting and purchase price accounting processes, including closing balance sheet review and purchase price settlement
• Lead coordination of third-party valuation activities and support fixed asset and intangible valuation for acquired businesses
• Provide technical accounting guidance under U.S. GAAP and ensure consistent application across acquired operations
• Partner with internal and external auditors to support acquisition accounting and provide required documentation
• Support transaction execution activities, including financial due diligence, coordination of third-party diligence providers, and input on deal structuring
• Provide financial analysis and accounting support for divestitures, including gain/loss recognition
• Perform consolidation analysis and support ongoing financial reporting, including goodwill impairment and other valuation activities
• Lead or support strategic initiatives and process improvements to enhance efficiency across the finance organization

Qualifications:

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum five (5) years of experience in finance/accounting.
• No relocation benefit is being offered for this position. Only candidates within a 50-mile radius of Beachwood, OH will be considered. Active-Duty Military Service member candidates are exempt from the geographical area limitation.
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and within the future.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or JD
• Previous experience within a large, global manufacturing organization a plus.
• Prior due diligence and M&A transaction experience

Position Criteria:

• Strong leadership skills and ability to influence.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse set of stakeholders including junior team members, external target personnel/advisors, and senior executives.
• Highly developed strategic/analytical thinking.
• Ability to manage ambiguity.
• Ability to express the complex in simple, easy-to-grasp ways, verbally and in writing.
• Is curious, inquisitive and comfortable challenging the status quo.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent knowledge of financial systems such as Oracle, SAP, HFM, and Longview.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Up to 10% travel required

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