What are the responsibilities and job description for the External Financial Reporting Manager position at Honeywell?
As an External Financial Reporting Manager here at Honeywell, you will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the preparation, analysis, and reporting of Honeywell’s financial results to external stakeholders. You will ensure compliance with accounting policies, procedures, and regulations, and guide the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Your expertise in financial thoughtfulness and insights will facilitate business decision-making, and you will provide guidance and facilitate to cross-functional teams.
You will report directly to our External Financial Reporting Director and you’ll work out of our Charlotte, NC location on a Hybrid work schedule.
The External Financial Reporting Manager, is a contributing team member in the Corporate Controller’s organization. This External Financial Reporting Manager role provides an opportunity to gain broad exposure through interaction with various Corporate Functions, as well as each of the Strategic Business Groups (SBGs). In this role you will leverage your knowledge of U.S. GAAP accounting and SEC reporting requirements in working on external financial reporting and various technical accounting matters. This role will consult with corporate functions and SBG leadership by leading discussions or providing consultation on various SEC and technical accounting matters.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Independently complete areas of the Form 10-Q and 10-K filings, including various consolidated financial statements and footnote disclosures.
• Review data submitted by corporate functions and Strategic Business Groups (SBGs) for reasonableness, performing independent analytical analysis, and proactively identifying inconsistencies and leading follow-up discussions.
• Monitor and research new GAAP and SEC pronouncements, perform assessments of their impact and assist in the implementation of new accounting pronouncements in the financial reporting process.
• Assess comparability of Honeywell’s SEC filings by performing reviews of peer filings, particularly in support of new business transactions or changes in guidance.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments, including Business Analysis & Planning, Investor Relations, Treasury and Legal.
• Implement process improvement initiatives, including driving the automation of reporting processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy, to streamline the external reporting process and provide timely and accurate information.
• Work collaboratively with external auditors, responding to interim review and year-end audit requests.
• Support Investor Relations in the preparation for quarterly press releases and annual outlook presentation by ensuring accurate, consistent, and transparent disclosures.
• Assist with special projects, as assigned.
• Support the completion of monthly and quarterly consolidation, including processing eliminating and top-side entries in Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
• Assist with maintenance of HFM reporting structure and statistical measurement accounts.
YOU MUST HAVE
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience
• Experience in Big 4 public accounting firm with service to mid or large cap public companies or similar role in Corporate Controllers organization of a Fortune 500 Company
WE VALUE
• Strong knowledge and experience with U.S. GAAP and SEC Reporting.
• Experience with financial and reporting systems preferred (HFM, Workiva)
• Ability to view complex/conflicting data, identify issues and propose solutions/alternatives.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and drive process improvement.
• Able to work both independently and as a team member.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
BENEFITS OF WORKING FOR HONEYWELL
• Benefits – Medical, Vision, Dental, Mental Health
• Paid Vacation
• 401k Plan/Retirement Benefits (as per regional policy)
• Career Growth
• Professional Development
ABOUT HONEYWELL
Honeywell International Inc. (Nasdaq: HON) invents and commercializes technologies that address some of the world’s most critical demands around energy, safety, security, air travel, productivity, and global urbanization. We are a leading software-industrial company dedicated to introducing state-of-the-art technology solutions to improve efficiency, productivity, sustainability, and safety in high-growth businesses in broad-based, attractive industrial end markets. Our products and solutions enable a safer, more comfortable, and more productive world, enhancing the quality of life of people around the globe.
THE BUSINESS UNIT
The External Financial Reporting Manager role falls under the Corporate Strategic Business Group (CORP SBG) at Honeywell. The CORP SBG is responsible for overseeing corporate-level functions and initiatives that support the overall operations and strategy of the company. This includes areas such as finance, legal, human resources, communications, and corporate governance.
Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, care or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
