Accounting Policy - Business Segment Managers #IN1223 at Cummins Inc.
Cummins Inc. · Indianapolis, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Professional
- Office in Indianapolis
Work with Finance and serve as a point of contact within the policy team to identify, describe, resolve, consult and document complex accounting issues and transactions. Prepare and lead technical accounting trainings specific to the business unit. Analyze financial data by evaluating results and solutions to support business decisions. Utilize knowledge with Financial Reporting to prepare and present financial information by summarizing data to communicate results in compliance with regulations and stakeholder expectations, and partner with stakeholders to drive financial performance that aligns to organizational goals and strategies. Responsible for performing and overseeing highly specialized accounting work required to maintain the department’s general ledger. Review and provide guidance on the accounting for revenue transactions over the defined threshold in the accounting policy. Initiate and document memos related to any policy exemptions and coordinate approval with the Corporate Policy team. Participate on project teams for ensuring timely implementation of new US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP) requirements including identifying all areas of the business that will be impacted by the changes, monitor timeline for implementation. Work on projects in conjunction with finance system improvements and assist the Global Internal Controls team on control initiatives for the business unit. Interpret highly complex financial data by analyzing trends, variances, opportunities and risks and ensure integrity of financial data by investigating variances and determining corrective actions to resolve identified issues. Leverage internal control framework by assessing internal controls and developing remediation plans to mitigate financial reporting risks and respond to changing business needs. Evaluate and research transactions to ensure recorded in compliance with accounting regulations and company policies. Summarize technical accounting assessments by documenting accounting requirements, considerations and conclusions in accounting memos to communicate assessment results to internal and external stakeholders. Respond to inquiries received from management, internal and external auditors, Sarbanes-Oxley audit group and others regarding financial results and special reporting requests. Make and implement recommendations to improve accounting processes and procedures. Implement new accounting standards and protect the organization’s values by keeping information confidential.
Responsibilities
Positions require a Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics or related field and 3 years of experience as a Financial Analyst, Accountant, Auditor or related position. Alternatively, the employer will accept a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics or related field and 5 years of experience as a Financial Analyst, Accountant, Auditor or related position. Experience to include: Financial Reporting; Maintain the general ledger; US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP); Financial and variance analysis; Financial Internal Controls; Technical Accounting Assessment; Technical Accounting Documentation; Sarbanes-Oxley; Improve accounting processes.
Qualifications
Start Date of Posting: 10/02/2025
End Date of Posting: 10/17/2025
Position Type: On-site
Location: Indianapolis, IN
*Annual USD Salary Minimum – Maximum: $101,192 - $150,000
