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Accounting Supervisor - General Accounting

Cummins

Columbus, IN, United States

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About the role

We are looking for a talented Accounting Supervisor to join our Finance team at Cummins.

This is a highly hands-on finance role responsible for maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting day-to-day financial operations across the US, the UK, and Europe. You will play a key role in account reconciliations, variance investigations and continuous process improvements to ensure reliable financial reporting and compliance.

In this role, you will make an impact in the following ways:

  • Lead a team of Accountants, working with them to develop meaningfully in their careers while demonstrating our culture through your daily actions.
  • Review and approve complex account reconciliations, ensuring financial transactions are recorded accurately and promptly.
  • Analyze balance sheet, profit and loss and other financial statements to identify trends, risks and opportunities for improvement.
  • Prepare documentation for internal and external audits; contact point for GIC audits and inquiries from PwC.
  • Investigate financial variances and work with stakeholders to implement corrective actions and improve business performance.
  • Maintain and strengthen financial controls by identifying control weaknesses, recommending improvements and supporting risk mitigation activities.
  • Lead process improvement initiatives to enhance accounting efficiency, reporting accuracy and compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Conduct technical accounting research and guide accounting treatments to ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.

To be successful in this role, you'll need the following:

  • Strong understanding of financial accounting principles, financial controls, account reconciliations and financial statement analysis.
  • Demonstrated experience leading or supervising accounting teams while effectively managing priorities and delivering results.
  • Ability to analyze complex financial information, identify risks and implement practical solutions to improve processes and controls.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to explain financial information to both finance and non-finance audiences.

Education, Licenses, Certifications: 

  • College, university, or equivalent degree in Accounting, Finance or related field required. 
  • Progress toward Certified Public Accountant, Certified Management Accountant, 
  • Chartered Accountant or similar certification preferred. 

 

Experience: 

Intermediate level of relevant professional work experience in the field of study required, including some supervisory experience.