Director, Technical Accounting - Farmington, CT (Hybrid)

Job Overview

We are thrilled to announce that we are hiring a Director, Technical Accounting to our high performing team!

This senior-level accounting position will support the Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) Business Segment in the accounting and reporting for complex transactions. This position has deep knowledge and experience with authoritative U.S. GAAP, the ability to effectively research and interpret accounting guidance, and partner with the business to apply that guidance to specific transactions. Strong working knowledge of ASC 606, and the ability to effectively identify, diagnose, and communicate the impact of complex revenue transactions to the company's leadership team are also key elements of this role.

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A Day In The Life

• Manage functional areas of responsibility including revenue compliance and business unit tax compliance to ensure activities are executed in a timely and accurate manner and in compliance with internal controls and Corporate policy.
• Partner with the business to understand proposed transactions, diagnose the accounting and reporting, implications in relation to U.S. GAAP as well as implications to the company's internal control environment, including complex revenue transactions, warranty arrangements and tax consequences.
• Support SAP implementations and other system integrations that require technical accounting and control support
• Support integration of new acquisitions by assessing the business for any complex transactions that would require additional accounting considerations
• Draft technical accounting memos, accounting position papers, and control documentation to support the company's accounting conclusions and processes.
• Stay current with emerging accounting guidance that may impact the business, proactively assessing the impact and alternatives, and effectively communicating those findings to the company's leadership team.
• Liaison with the company's Hubbell Corporate accounting team on technical accounting matters, presenting findings, assessments and alternatives Finance leadership.
• Perform month-end close routines, including journal entry and account reconciliation reviews
• Special projects as assigned.

What will help you thrive in this role?

Hubbell Incorporated

Hubbell creates critical infrastructure solutions that power our customers, communities, people and the planet. Our company is strategically aligned around enabling grid modernization and electrification. As more products plug in to an aging grid, Hubbell solutions enable the transition to a more reliable, resilient and efficient energy infrastructure. Founded in 1888 our innovation has made us a leading global manufacturer of high quality electrical and utility solutions enabling customers to operate critical infrastructure reliably and efficiently.

The company operates in two segments. Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications and Hubbell Electrical Solutions (HES) are essential to managing power across a wide range of industries and applications. Our vertical market solutions can be applied to markets including Data Centers, Renewables, Commercial Buildings, Industrial, Telecom and Transportation. Supporting both of our business segments is our corporate and Hubbell Unified Business Solutions teams that provide consistent process, tools technologies across our businesses.

We are committed to operating sustainably and ethically while promoting an inclusive and supportive culture for our people to grow and develop in their careers. Our employees proudly work and serve our communities from our headquarters in Shelton, CT, across the United States and around the globe.

Hubbell Utility Solutions

Hubbell Utility Solutions (HUS) enable the grid to conduct, communicate and control energy across utility applications. HUS provides the critical components that allow the grid to reliably transmit and distribute energy, as well as the communications and controls technologies to make the grid smarter and more flexible.

Hubbell Incorporated, its subsidiaries and affiliates, is an EO Employer AA : M / F / Veteran / Disability. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other protected class.

The above summary of position responsibilities and requirements is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of duties, skills, efforts, physical requirements, or working conditions associated with the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal position elements essential for making decisions related to position performance, employee development, and compensation.