Senior Controllership Analyst

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 will you be working with?

This is a hybrid position based at our manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility in Greenville, SC. We specialize in manufacturing and overhauling components for the transit industry, including subway and commuter rail systems. With over 50 years of operation, we offer fantastic benefits and a stable work environment. Our benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with many supplemental options at low rates. We provide company-paid life insurance and short-term disability at no cost to employees. Additionally, our 401k plan includes a 6% company contribution. Benefit coverage starts on day one!

How will you make a difference?

You will be our Senior Controllership Analyst, at Transtech.

You will collaborate with the finance team, leading the financial closing process and ensuring US GAAP and Wabtec policies compliance. Responsible for the account reconciliation, driving towards no unreconciled balances. Oversee the preparation and accuracy of financial statements, ensuring they accurately reflect the company's financial position. Develop and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data. Coordinate internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any findings promptly. Ensure compliance with all financial regulations and manage financial risks effectively.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required)
• Cost accounting or manufacturing accounting experience is required
• Minimum of 4 years in accounting roles (e.g., staff accountant, cost accountant, or senior accountant)
• Advanced Excel skills required (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Experience with Oracle and/or BI tools
• Familiarity with GAAP and IFRS
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy in financial documentation
• Audit experience preferred
• Certifications (e.g., CPA, CMA) are a plus, but not required

What will your typical day look like?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: hybrid schedule (It requires to be on-site at least three times a week – Tuesday to Thursday)

• Accounting Closing: Oversee the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring all financial transactions are accurately recorded and reported.
• Account Reconciliations: Perform and oversee regular account reconciliations to ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial records.
• Financial Reporting: Oversee the preparation of financial statements and reports.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations and internal policies.
• Internal Controls: Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Audit Process: Lead the audit process, coordinating with internal and external auditors, providing necessary documentation, and addressing any findings promptly.
• Intercompany Transactions Reconciliation: Manage and reconcile intercompany transactions to ensure accuracy and consistency across the organization.
• Cost Management: Responsible for the yearly cost rollup and standard cost analysis.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to enhance efficiency.
• Other duties as needed.

What about the physical and mental demands?

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and walk and talk or hear; and use hands and fingers to handle, or operate objects, computers and printers; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an indoor manufacturing environment. The employee will work in areas exposed to production activities to include but not limited to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes usage, and forklift traffic. The employee will be required to use personal protective equipment to prevent exposure to workplace hazards.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn, apply and teach new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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