Early Career Leadership Development Program: Accounting & Finance
About the role
Eaton’s Accounting & Finance Leadership Development Program is a two-year rotational program intended to develop leadership skills and increased responsibility throughout each rotation cycle. This program provides participants exposure to Eaton’s finance function and offers everyone the opportunity to develop a broad understanding of operations accounting, financial planning & analysis, and business acumen of several of Eaton’s businesses.
Rotation structure
- Two six-month rotations in one location
- One one-year assignment at a different U.S. location
Rotation assignments
- Manufacturing accounting in a plant with a strong focus on cost accounting
- Financial accounting in a business group or division headquarters
- Internal audit
- Group compliance
- Technical reporting and analysis
After completion of the program, your experience and newly acquired skills should qualify you for finance and accounting leadership roles in Eaton’s operations.
Personalized Program Experience
- No two participants share the same experience or set of responsibilities
- Relocating to an endorsed Eaton site is a required part of the adventure
- Explore various roles early on and participate in the LDP Core Learning Series
- Build functional expertise and leadership capabilities
- Collaborate with senior leaders with mentorship programs woven into the experience
- Serve on LDP advisory boards to shape peer engagement, learning, development, and the overall participant experience
Global Finance Program specifics
In our Finance Program, you’ll collaborate with global partners, including other FLDPs, on high-impact functional projects, fostering cross-regional insights and innovation.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or master’s degree program in business with a major in Finance, Accounting, or Economics from an accredited institution with graduation date before July 2027
- Minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0
- Minimum of one internship or co-op experience or an equivalent of 3 months of business experience completed at the time of this application
- Demonstrated leadership experience on campus and/or within the community
- Geographically flexible to relocate anywhere within the United States
Position Criteria
- Desire to build a career in corporate accounting/finance
- Self-motivated with a strong desire to achieve results
- Technologically savvy
- Problem solver
- Strategic and innovative mindset
- Intellectually curious
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Pay
- $72,000 annual salary (bachelor’s degree) with a one-time $6,000 signing bonus
- $80,000 annual salary (master’s degree) with a one-time $12,000 signing bonus