Manager - Controllership and Accounting

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Compliance:
• Oversee preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Strict adherence to Group Timelines
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, tax regulations, and internal policies.
• Ensuring SOX compliances and validation of documents
• Budgeting & Forecasting for Cash Flow:
• Develop annual budgets and rolling forecasts for Cash Flow
• Monitor variances and provide actionable insights to management.
• Internal Controls & Audit:
• Establish and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Liaise with statutory, internal, and tax auditors to ensure timely completion of audits.
• Collaborate with Cross Functional team for closure of Open Points
• Process Improvement & Automation:
• Drive automation initiatives to simplify processes and improve productivity.
• Implement best practices for financial systems and reporting.
• Review, assess, and approve all processes with financial implications to ensure accuracy, compliance, and alignment with organizational policies and controls.
• Qualifications & Skills:
• Chartered Accountant (CA) or equivalent professional qualification.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in finance and accounting, with at least 3 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and managing teams of ten or more professionals across multiple locations, ensuring collaboration, consistency, and operational excellence in a multi-site environment.
• Experience of working in Oracle
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
• What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
• At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Exp

Additional Information

It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us. Who are we? Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! Role Overview: We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Manager - Controllership and Accounting to lead the finance function of our manufacturing operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in Controllership, Reporting and Compliance, with the ability to drive financial efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

Your Match

How well this role fits your profile.

Company Intel

What employees say

Worked at Wabtec? Share your experience