Director, Technical Accounting - St. Louis, MO (Hybrid)

Corporate Overview

Hubbell Incorporated was founded in 1888 and has grown into an international manufacturer of quality electrical, lighting and power solutions with more than 75 brands used and recognized around the world. Our founder, Harvey Hubbell, developed tooling and equipment to serve the growing demand for new assembly and manufacturing machinery during the industrial revolution. An early, and one of many patents awarded, came for the creation of the first practical method to control electricity through the pull chain socket that remains unchanged today. As a market leader in reliable, electrical solutions, we provide more than half a million products delivered through our various business groups. Hubbell is committed to continually innovating solutions that work, transforming old products with new ideas, and ensuring that we Energize, Enlighten and Empower the communities that support us.

Division Overview

Hubbell Power Systems (HPS) engages in the design and manufacture of a wide variety of products used by utilities. Today, HPS is deeply engaged in product solutions for OSP Communication utility purposes, and has been actively growing that segment of the business. HPS roots have historically been in high voltage transmission, distribution, substation, underground products used by electric utilities. HPS products are also used in the civil construction, transportation, gas and water industries.

At HPS, we build products that provide mission critical infrastructure and that deliver communications and power to millions of people worldwide. In our business, failure is not an option. Therefore, we manufacture products of uncompromising integrity and it starts with our quality policy. We hold our partners, our suppliers and ourselves to the highest standard to ensure we exceed all the technical and functional expectations of our customers.

Hubbell Incorporated engages in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical and electronic products in the United States and internationally. It operates in three segments: Electrical, Power, and Industrial Technology.

Position Overview

We are thrilled to announce that due to internal promotions, we are are hiring a Director, Technical Accounting to our high performing team!

This senior-level accounting position is responsible for managing Aclara's Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, tax compliance, and revenue compliance functions as well as support special projects. This position is based at the HUS headquarters facility in St. Louis and has primary responsibility to ensure Aclara's compliance practices comply with Hubbell policies and internal controls, and US GAAP.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage functional areas of responsibility, business unit tax compliance, and revenue compliance to ensure activities are executed in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with internal controls and Corporate policy.
• Partner with the business to understand proposed transactions, diagnose the accounting and reporting, implications in relation to U.S. GAAP as well as implications to the company's internal control environment, including complex revenue transactions, commission arrangements and tax consequences.
• Work with the accounting and finance team to design effective accounting and reporting processes with an appropriate focus on internal controls.
• Draft technical accounting memos, accounting position papers, and control documentation to support the company's accounting conclusions and processes.
• Stay current with emerging accounting guidance that may impact the business, proactively assessing the impact and alternatives, and effectively communicating those findings to the company's leadership team.
• Liaison with the company's Hubbell Corporate accounting team on technical accounting matters, presenting findings, assessments and alternatives Finance leadership.
• Perform month-end close routines, including journal entries and account reconciliations, in coordination with the BU controllers.
• Analyze financial transactions for errors or deficiencies, takes action to resolve / correct disconnects, and implements improvements to prevent recurrences.
• Special projects as assigned.

Skills and Experience

• CPA required with a Bachelors Degree in Accounting required with a Masters in Accounting or MBA preferred
• Person should have 7-9 years of experience managing Accounting-related activities
• Big 4 audit experience is preferred
• Strong working knowledge of ASC 606, its principles, and the application of these principles to everyday revenue-related transactions.
• Ability to effectively identify, diagnose, and communicate the impact of complex business transactions to the company's leadership team are also key elements of this role.
• Familiarity with Sarbanes-Oxley control and compliance requirements
• Able to work hands on within the various departments of the organization and communicate effectively up the chain of command.
• Willingness and ability to adapt to the rapid business and organizational changes that accompany a high-growth environment.
• Ability to research and prepare internal memos to support conclusions on technical accounting issues by utilizing Accounting Standard Codification and other technical accounting sources.
• Proficient in verbal, written communication, and presentation skills.
• Exhibit a confident leadership presence and can effectively modify presentation styles to all levels within an organization.
• Highly organized with an ability to work well under tight time constraints and simultaneously manage multiple tasks.

Thank you for your interest in a new career with our company. We look forward to hearing from you! #LI-HB1

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA: M/F/Veteran/Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.