Financial Controller

Company: Honeywell
Location: Phoenix
Posted on: April 24, 2024

Job Description:

Join a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversityJoin a team recognized for leadership, innovation and diversity!The future is what you make it.When you join Honeywell, you become a member of our global team of thinkers, innovators, dreamers and doers who make the things that make the future. That means changing the way we fly, fueling jets in an eco-friendly way, keeping buildings smart and safe and even making it possible to breathe on Mars.Working at Honeywell isn't just about developing cool things. That's why all our employees enjoy access to dynamic career opportunities across different fields and industries.Are you ready to help us make the future?As a mid-level Professional in Engineering Cost Accounting, the successful candidate will evaluate, control, and process transactions for complex customer agreements. Working in a team environment, the individual will develop the knowledge and experience to advise Engineering Program Teams on proper accounting for long-term projects and the related financial implications. The team continually evaluates our standard processes, so there are many opportunities to contribute to improvements and demonstrate technical skills.Senior Accountant is within the Controllership STAR Program. The STAR Program is a dedicated early career development program for individuals with public accounting experience, designed to provide targeted training, mentorship, exposure to the Executive Leadership Team, and accelerated career progression. The STAR Program is a unique opportunity to transition from public accounting to industry and gain exposure to various financial disciplines and Honeywell processes. In addition, the program is designed provide the opportunity to rotate to other STAR roles or graduate to a manager role within 12 to 24 months.Hybrid schedule with 3 days in the office,
#LI- HybridKey Responsibilities:

• Learn the principles of Accounting for long-term engineering contracts.
• Work with program teams to ensure proper project set-up
• Communicate with Program Teams to guide and resolve issues related to Program Accounting
• Support monthly journal entries, Accounting Close and Account Reconciliation processes
• Complete quarterly/annual schedules that feed Accounting Footnotes
• Support external and internal audits and Balance Sheet Reviews
• Implement and manage change when necessary to meet team goals
• Conduct financial due diligence and apply accounting procedures while also gathering and analyzing data
• Seek methods to enhance overall efficiency and performance
• Think Globally, work closely with support teams, and other regions
• Share knowledge and ensure consistency as we bring additional site support under the Phoenix RFC.
• Review, analyze, streamline and standardize department processes, work instructions, business practicesYOU MUST HAVE:
  • Bachelor degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 2+ years of directly related accounting/financial analysis experience
  • 1+ years of experience in a Big 7 Consulting firm
  • Due to defense contract related work, must be a U.S. CitizenWE VALUE:
    • CPA preferred
    • Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles and business processes
    • Strong written and verbal communications skills, with ability to quickly and positively influence others
    • Ability to deal tactfully and confidently with customers/personnel at all organizational levels in independent and often stressful and ambiguous situations
    • Project management skills; ability to effectively participate and/or lead projects/teams
    • Effective listening skills, and flexibility in approach to solutions
    • Strong analytical, problem solving, decision making and organization skills
    • Innovative; focus on process improvement
    • Ability to work flexible hours to meet monthly/quarterly closing requirements
    • Experience in Excel and Access
    • SAP Experience preferredAdditional Information
      • JOB ID: HRD222748
      • Category: Finance
      • Location: 1944 E Sky Harbor Circle,Phoenix,Arizona,85034,United States
      • Exempt
      • Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.

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