Manager, Corporate Accounting

About the role

As a Corporate Accounting Manager at SPX Technologies, you will oversee accounting activities for Corporate-managed entities, help ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial results, and partner directly with Corporate functional leaders, Business Units, and external auditors. You will also have the opportunity to improve processes, strengthen controls, leverage tools such as OneStream, and contribute to high-visibility initiatives including system implementations and M&A support.

Responsibilities

• Lead accounting activities for Corporate-managed entities across multiple currencies and legal entities.
• Manage and review monthly close processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and clear accountability.
• Oversee statutory reporting requirements and support compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal policies.
• Supervise general ledger accounting activities, including accounts receivable, fixed assets, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Provide leadership over third-party billing, collections, and related analysis.
• Drive judgmental reserve accounting, analysis, and documentation across corporate reserves.
• Partner with functional leaders to analyze departmental expenses, explain budget variances, and support decision-making.
• Support corporate consolidation activities, including OneStream reporting and review of submitted results.
• Help ensure journal entry completeness, appropriate support, and SOX control compliance.
• Serve as a key liaison with external auditors and lead timely, high-quality audit support efforts.
• Identify and lead process improvement initiatives focused on automation, standardization, and stronger controls.
• Support corporate budgeting, forecasting, allocations, and related finance processes.
• Coach, develop, and provide day-to-day guidance to staff where applicable.
• Participate in special projects, including M&A, system implementations, and other strategic finance initiatives.

Requirements

• Required Experience:
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, and public company reporting expectations.
  • Experience with financial reporting, consolidations, close processes, and account reconciliation discipline.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve problems, explain results, and translate accounting details into business insights.
  • Comfort working with systems and data, including SAP, OneStream, and Excel.
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to collaborate with Corporate functions, Business Units, auditors, and finance leadership.
  • A continuous improvement mindset with the confidence to challenge existing processes and recommend practical improvements.
  • 6+ years of experience in general ledger, corporate accounting, financial reporting, or a related accounting role.
  • Experience supporting monthly close processes, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and audit requests.
• Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Public company, manufacturing, or multi-entity accounting experience.
  • Prior supervisory, coaching, or team leadership experience.
  • Experience with SAP, OneStream, system implementations, process improvement, or automation initiatives.
• Education & Certifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
  • CPA certification or progress toward CPA licensure is preferred.

Benefits

• Generous and flexible paid time off including paid personal time off, caregiver, parental, and volunteer leave
• Competitive health insurance plans and 401(k) match, with benefits starting day one
• Competitive and performance-based compensation packages and bonus plans
• Educational assistance, leadership development programs, and recognition programs