Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting

Job Description

As a Senior Manager of Corporate Accounting at Honeywell, you will hold a critical leadership position within the organization. You will be responsible for overseeing and managing the corporate accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting of corporate ledgers, developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures, and providing strategic financial guidance to the organization.

You will report directly to the Senior Director of Policy, Internal Controls, and Corporate Accounting and will work out of our corporate headquarters in Charlotte, North Carolina on a hybrid work schedule.

In this role, you will impact the financial success of the organization by ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting of corporate ledgers, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and providing strategic financial guidance. You will analyze financial data, identify trends, and provide insights to improve financial performance. You will collaborate with cross‑functional teams to support business initiatives and provide financial expertise.

Key responsibilities:

• Lead an accounting team to execute all corporate accounting processes and activities to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, internal policies and external audits.
• Lead the team in day‑to‑day accounting and month‑end close activities, reporting and account analysis for the Corporate segment including foreign exchange hedging, legal liabilities, environmental liabilities, stock compensation and pension/OPEB.
• Prepare and review schedules used in the quarterly and annual 10-Q and 10-K financial statements and footnotes.
• Maintain a strong internal control environment, updating the design and scope of controls as the business evolves to maintain the integrity of financial reporting.
• Respond to audit requests and inquiries supporting quarterly and annual financial statements as well as SOX and compliance testing.
• Assist in implementation of new procedures and systems in response to new US GAAP pronouncements and corporate policy changes.
• Partner with BAP, Technical Accounting, Finance System and other cross‑functional teams to develop, support, and improve the systems, policies, and procedures necessary to drive efficiency and provide meaningful financial data.
• Identify, design and implement improvements with respect to business processes and financial reporting.
• Provide strategic financial guidance to the organization, analyzing financial data and providing insights to improve financial performance.
• Lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high‑performing work environment.
• Stay updated with changes in accounting regulations and industry best practices.
• Provide financial analysis and recommendations to senior leadership.

You must have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.

We value:

• CPA certification.
• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
• Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
  
  Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Continuous learning mindset.

Public accounting experience strongly preferred with service to mid or large‑cap public companies or similar role in Corporate Controllers organization of a Fortune 500 company.

The Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell is a division focused on corporate‑level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. It is responsible for overseeing areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance, working closely with other business units and SBGs to ensure alignment and coordination across the organization. The CORP SBG plays a crucial role in the overall strategic direction and management of…