Manager, Accounting, (Controllership)

At GE Appliances a Haier company we come together to make good things for the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S. were powered by creators thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that theres always a better believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore discover and build good things together.

The GE Appliances philosophy backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work invent create do business and serve our communities:we come togetherwe always look for a better way andwe create possibilities.

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As GE Appliances Manager of Accounting (Controllership) youll be a crucial element of the finance team ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting for both internal and external stakeholders. Youll oversee the end-to-end financial reporting processes including preparing monthly and quarterly reports for Haier the parent company. Your responsibilities will span across various tasks including preparing US GAAP financial statements performing month-end closing activities and leading balance sheet reviews. Additionally youll manage a team providing leadership coaching and support to ensure the smooth execution of financial reporting tasks. Youll also work closely with internal and external auditors facilitating audit requests and supporting both external and internal audits.Manager Accounting (Controllership)USA Louisville KY

• Owns and manages end-to-end financial reporting processes including preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages for submission to GE Appliances Parent Haier.
• Supports the preparation of annual U.S. GAAP financial statements and related footnotes.
• Owns closing responsibilities for certain estimates and reserves including evaluating various inputs and assumptions and preparing the monthly statement of cash flows.
• Leads quarterly balance sheet reviews with Finance teams functional leaders and legal entities.
• Performs comprehensive balance sheet analysis identifies process improvements and drives simplification initiatives in collaboration with the CFOs Staff and cross-functional teams to improve efficiency transparency consistency and accountability.
• Partners with internal and external auditors to coordinate audit requests and support internal and external audit activities.
• Manages and develops Controllership team members responsible for monthly close and financial reporting across key business line items including treasury intracompany and intercompany activities with Haier affiliates while providing leadership coaching and support to the broader team.

Educational and Experiential Background

• May require a university degree and/or technical certification supplemented by a minimum of 5 years of prior relevant experience reflecting a combination of theoretical understanding and practical proficiency in the field.
• Must possess an active CPA license.
• Prior experience with US GAAP and SOX required.
• Experience with one of the Big Four Public Accounting firms strongly preferred.

Required Knowledge Skills & Abilities:

• Leadership & Talent Management: Applies foundational management skills to lead and support a team including scheduling prioritization coaching and ensuring adherence to financial and operational policies. Guides team performance and fosters a culture of accountability and development.
• Problem Solving & Execution Oversight: Troubleshoots moderately difficult issues within finance and operations resolving challenges through sound judgment while managing team workflows and ensuring quality consistency and timely delivery of financial tasks.
• Organizational Impact & Operational Leadership: Sets and executes short-term operational goals that impact immediate business outcomes. Leads day-to-day execution of financial processes such as reconciliations entries and reporting within defined standards and timelines.
• Theoretical & Functional Knowledge: Demonstrates broad technical and operational knowledge of finance practices systems and procedures. Coaches team members on standard methods while supporting continuous learning and improvement.
• Communication & Stakeholder Engagement: Facilitates effective communication of financial information across the team and to internal stakeholders. Ensures clarity consistency and accuracy in financial messaging and supports interpretation of financial insights.
• Business Partnership: Collaborates with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to clarify expectations remove barriers and support effective delivery of financial services that meet business needs.
• Controllership & Risk Management: Maintains team compliance with internal controls and company policies. Identifies and escalates potential risk or control gaps reinforcing standards that protect financial integrity and operational accuracy.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

Working conditions are typical for an office environment.

0% ongoing travel; Occasional conferencing and/or external training attendance may be required at times.

Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued connected and empowered to contribute while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.

This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard valued and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging purpose and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce products and practices.

By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement belonging and connection because while attracting new talent remains a priority retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.

GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual team and organization.

GE Appliances is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

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