Sr Accountant

Building the people that build the world.

With platforms in HVAC and Detection and Measurement, SPX Technologies builds innovative solutions that enable a safer, more efficient, sustainable world. Through our RiSE talent development framework, we Reach, Identify, Strengthen, and Engage our employees to support them in their continued development. We're a global company of problem solvers, collaborators, and innovators, and our businesses build solutions that impact the world.

As part of Detection and Measurement, Aids to Navigation, including Flash, Sabik Marine and Sealite, are leading providers of lighting and navigational aids for the marine, obstruction, and airfield end markets. Offering the broadest portfolio of solutions, we help people transverse the world safely by air, land, and sea.

How you will make an Impact (Job Summary)

SPX Aids to Navigation is a team of individuals with diverse backgrounds who all play a crucial role in the organization. As a Senior Accountant, you will be responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial data, and providing financial analysis and reporting. Under direction of the Accounting Manager, and in accordance with corporate policies and procedures a successful Senior Accountant will have a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, strong analytical skills, the ability to interpret financial data effectively, and the capacity to communicate financial information to various stakeholders within the organization.

What you can expect in this role (Job Responsibilities)

While each day brings new opportunities at SPX, your core responsibilities will be:

• Perform month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring accurate and timely completion.
• Prepare and review journal entries, general ledger reconciliations, and other accounting transactions.
• Perform financial analysis, including variance analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and trend analysis.
• Review and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring proper documentation and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger including but not limited to, chart of accounts setup, account reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Prepare and present financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements, to senior management.
• Monitor and ensure compliance of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning and decision-making processes.
• Continuously evaluate and improve accounting processes and procedures to streamline workflows, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
• Support internal and external audits by providing requested financial information and documentation.
• Participate in the implementation and enhancement of accounting systems and software.
• Other duties as required.

What we are looking for (Experience, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, Education)

We each bring something to the table, and we are looking for someone who has:

Required Experience

• Minimum of 4 years of accounting experience in public and/or manufacturing accounting; some public accounting experience preferred.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficient in using accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with SAP ERP is a plus.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy, with strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and trends accurately.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively present financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, as well as collaboratively within a team environment.
• Problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
• Demonstrates strong understanding of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley / internal controls.
• High level of integrity and ethics, with a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Education & Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Travel & Work Environment

• Office Environment (+ manufacturing facility)
  • On-site during onboarding and training with the availability to transition to a 3-day hybrid work schedule after initial onboarding and training.
• Travel10%

How we live our culture

Our culture is at the center of what we do and, more importantly, who we are. Our core values set a standard for how we manage ourselves, and our Leadership Model sets the standard for how we engage with each other. Whether you are an individual contributor or you lead a large team, each of us leads at SPX.

What benefits do we offer?

We know that the well-being of our employees is integral. Our benefits include:

• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs

Our commitment to embrace diversity to build a culture of inclusion at SPX

We value different backgrounds, experiences, and voices at SPX, and we are committed to challenging ourselves, openly communicating, and striving to improve every day. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where everyone has a voice and is encouraged to realise their fullest potential.

ABOUT SPX

SPX is a diversified, global supplier of infrastructure equipment with scalable growth platforms in heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), detection and measurement, and engineered solutions. With operations in 17 countries and approximately $1.4 billion in annual revenue, we offer a wide array of highly engineered products with strong brands.

SPX TOTAL REWARDS

At SPX , what's in it for our employees transcends market-competitive compensation and benefits. Our Total Rewards program also includes opportunities for employees' personal development, career growth, and recognition. These programs focus on alignment and assessment of organizational, team, and individual efforts toward achieving business results. Our development and career growth programs empower our employees to enhance their skills, develop new competencies, and pursue career goals. SPX benefits package provides choices designed to help employees manage their well-being. Our compensation programs are performance-based to recognize and reward employees who work hard, display the values and leadership practices we embrace, and deliver exceptional results.

OUR VALUES

• Integrity
• Accountability
• Excellence
• Teamwork
• Results

At SPX, our values are at the heart of everything we do. We use our values every day to help us make the right decisions. We embrace a common purpose and strive for improvement. We respect and value each other as individuals and recognize that only by working together, as a team, can we reach our full potential. We take responsibility for our actions, build strong relationships with each other and our customers, and always act ethically. Our values inspire us to achieve the high standards of quality, safety, and performance that our customers expect and deserve.

WORKING AT SPX

Our work environment is established on a work-life philosophy supported by policies, programs, and practices that help employees achieve success within and outside the workplace. We believe in creating an inclusive work environment where employees strive to realize their fullest potential. We are an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer committed to making selection decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, genetic information, age, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected basis.