Job Description

If you are an Accounting or Finance professional looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting opportunity for you!  Based in our Marshalltown IA location supporting our Instrument and Valve Services business, you will have primary responsibility to establish and maintain an environment that ensures the integrity of the financial statements of the entity.  This includes maintaining a system of internal controls.  Manage all financial aspects of business, including representation within plant leadership team.  Act as the main contact with key customers: World Area, Business Unit, shared service, and strategic business unit with regards to financial expectations and results. Lead the finance team by working on and managing financial, strategic plan, budgets, monthly closes, trade working capital management, and ad hoc requests. Performs financial analysis of actual performance and business plans. Recommends and implements appropriate methods and techniques to be applied by 

AS A FINANCE MANAGER, YOU WILL: 

• Manage plant financial results reporting process, budgeting/POR, including leading preparation for/participation in monthly reviews and annual budget meetings and planning cycle requests, as necessary. Employing strict cost control measures and holding departments responsible for budget management and execution. 
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of financial statements, safeguarding division assets, continuous monitoring of internal control systems, adherence to Emerson Corporate Policies and Procedures as well as Automation Solutions and other expected standards
• Review reconciliations and HFM reporting. 
• Implement and ensure internal controls and Emerson policies and procedures across the organization.

• Provide directions and oversight over inventory/costing by establishing procedures over inventory transactions, standard costs, physical inventory/cycle counting program, variance analysis, and inventory valuation. 

• Maintain and monitor all aspects of the manufacturing cost system.

• Routinely communicate with management about financial issues / concerns and operating performance vs. objectives.

• Evaluate and recommend appropriate methods and techniques for financial evaluation of projects and be eager to accept stretch assignments and ad hoc projects, as needed. 
• Actively engage in trade working capital plans, day to day management, and provide recommendations for improvement and/or risk mitigation.
• Actively engage and offer leadership within the plant’s management team and World Area structure. Advise plant management on short-term and long-term financial objectives, policies, and actions.

• Evaluate capital and factory optimization projects, including analysis of capital appropriation requests to ensure the expenditure supports business unit goals. 

• Encourage an atmosphere of teamwork, safety, creativity, trust and respect.  Establish and maintain positive working relationships across finance and other functional areas to enhance organizational effectiveness.

WHO YOU ARE:

You will use knowledge of business drivers and how strategies and tactics play out in the market to guide actions.  You are decisive and make high-quality decisions, even when based on incomplete information or in the face of uncertainty. You provide direct and actionable feedback. You articulate credible pictures and visions of possibilities that will create sustainable value. You view talent development as an organizational imperative.

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and/or Finance 
• 4+ years solid experience in finance or accounting
• Ability to think critically, highly driven and self-motivated with strong analytical and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting systems, inventory control systems, and experience managing accounting procedures and controls
• Skills in handling financial presentations and communicating with management personnel on all levels.
• Attention to detail, time management, and problem-solving skills
• Strong computer skills including experience with a major ERP such as Oracle, MS Excel, MS Word, MS PowerPoint.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

   

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives—because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results. ​

We recognize the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritize providing flexible, competitive benefits plans to meet you and your family’s physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide a variety of medical insurance plans, with dental and vision coverage, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k), tuition reimbursement, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.

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