• Job Description

  Req#: R24343

  At Oshkosh, we build, serve and protect people and communities around the world by designing and manufacturing some of the toughest specialty trucks and access equipment. We employ over 15,000 team members all united by a common purpose. Our engineering and product innovation help keep soldiers and firefighters safe, is critical in building and keeping communities clean and helps people do their jobs every day.

  JOB SUMMARY:

  The Manager of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting supports the Director of Financial Reporting and Technical Accounting in accounting-related activities, including financial reporting, accounting research, implementation/maintenance of the Company’s accounting policies and procedures, and other high-level accounting and reporting activities. This role plays a vital role in ensuring high-quality accounting and financial reporting.

  ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

  • Supports in the preparation of external financial statements for reporting to the SEC (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.).
  • Performs research of technical accounting standards and manages the development of policies and procedures to support compliance with applicable standards.
  • Supports or leads highly complex projects related to the adoption and timely implementation of new accounting procedures across all areas of the company in compliance with applicable accounting standards.
  • Manages the preparation/review of written technical accounting and financial reporting position papers.
  • Provides global technical accounting support across the organization, including by partnering with segment finance leaders to assist them in understanding the appropriate accounting for various business transactions in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SEC rules and regulations and Company policies.
  • Keeps the organization informed of relevant changes and creates tools to expand sharing of knowledge.
  • Manages the review of contracts, derivative instruments, leases and other agreements and transactions to ensure all potential accounting issues are identified and summarized and presents findings to senior leaders in a timely manner.
  • Acts as a liaison to external and internal auditors.

  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

  • Demonstrated ability to develop and build teams and partner with decision makers in the business
  • Strong organizational, record-keeping and follow-up skills
  • Demonstrated ability to be self-motivated, proactive and an effective team player
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Desire for continuous improvement
  • Unquestionable integrity and discretion
  • Ability to work under time pressure and adapt to changing requirements with a positive attitude
  • Effective oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to interact effectively and professionally with all levels of employees, both management and staff
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal control over financial reporting

  EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, CPA or MBA preferred
  • 4+ years of public accounting experience
  • 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 3+ years of coaching and developing teams

  WORKING CONDITIONS:

  • Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Visual, Sitting, Typing; Occasional Standing, Walking/Running, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 20lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 20lbs.

  Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at: 920-502-3009 or corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com.

  Oshkosh Corporation is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. This company will provide equal opportunity to all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Information collected regarding categories as provided by law will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

  Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information.

  Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

• About the company

  Oshkosh Corporation, formerly Oshkosh Truck, is an American industrial company that designs and builds specialty trucks, military vehicles, truck bodies, airport fire apparatus and access equipment.

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