Overview
Senior Group Technical Accounting & Reporting Specialist, M&A and Divestitures — ABB
At ABB, we help industries outrun - leaner and cleaner. Here, progress is an expectation - for you, your team, and the world. As a global market leader, we’ll give you what you need to make it happen. It won’t always be easy, growing takes grit. But at ABB, you’ll never run alone. Run what runs the world.
This position reports to: Sen. Account. & Report. Mgr-Gen.Accounting
Are you motivated to shape the financial future of a global industrial leader? ABB is looking for a Senior Group Technical Accounting & Reporting Specialist to manage M&A and divestiture accounting across our international operations. This is more than a technical accounting role — it’s a strategic position where your insights will guide major business decisions and ensure transparency and compliance in our global financial reporting. You’ll work closely with senior stakeholders, M&A teams, and external auditors, enhancing financial governance standards.
Responsibilities
* Be the lead specialist for technical accounting in M&A and divestitures, advising global teams on complex transactions.
* Manage the operational tasks involved in ABB’s group accounting standards and reporting processes under US GAAP.
* Own key topics such as purchase accounting, consolidation (VIE/VOE), goodwill recognition, and more.
* Research and document technical accounting positions, collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
* Coordinate group-wide accounting projects, including implementation of new US GAAP standards.
* Deliver impactful training sessions and workshops across the organization.
* Design and maintain internal controls over financial reporting.
* Serve as the primary contact for external auditors on M&A and divestiture matters.
Qualifications
* A university degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; Master’s preferred.
* (U.S.) CPA certification and at least 5 years of experience in technical accounting and financial reporting under US GAAP.
* Experience in a multinational industrial company.
* Fluent in English; additional languages are welcome.
* Effective communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting into clear guidance.
* A collaborative mindset and ability to work across diverse teams and geographies.
We value people from different backgrounds. Apply today or visit www.abb.com to read more about us and learn about the impact of our solutions across the globe.
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