Senior Accountant, Global Accounting & Controls

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you. Overall purpose of role :  The Senior Accountant, Global Accounting & Controls supports the integrity of the Company's global financial reporting environment with a strong emphasis on technical accounting, disciplined month-end close execution, and scalable control practices. This role helps lead key elements of the monthly close process, supports accurate and timely financial reporting, and partners closely with business unit finance teams, Corporate Accounting, Internal Audit, and external auditors to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements.

Global Accounting & Financial Reporting Support the implementation, communication and ongoing maintenance of global accounting policies and procedures. Advise business unit finance teams on accounting policy interpretation and application. Research and document technical accounting matters under U.S. GAAP. Review complex or non-routine transactions and develop well-supported accounting recommendations. Help lead key elements of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, including close calendar discipline, journal entry quality, account reconciliation review, accrual analysis, and variance/flux review. Support acquisitions, integrations and other accounting-related business initiatives. Month-End Close & Technical Accounting Leadership Serve as a technical accounting resource during the close period by researching, documenting and applying U.S. GAAP guidance to complex or non-routine transactions. Partner with business unit controllers and finance teams to identify close risks early, resolve issues quickly and ensure close deliverables are accurate, complete and well-supported. Review and improve close procedures, account reconciliation standards, journal entry controls, and supporting documentation to strengthen accuracy and repeatability. Drive continuous improvement in close efficiency, reporting transparency and accounting quality without compromising controls or compliance. Internal Controls & Compliance Coordinate and maintain assigned elements of the global internal control framework. Support SOX compliance activities across multiple business units and regions. Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness, identify gaps and partner with process owners on remediation plans. Develop and update control documentation, process narratives, risk assessments and related evidence standards. Monitor compliance with corporate accounting policies, control requirements, and established procedures Audit Coordination Serve as a key liaison for internal and external auditors on assigned activities. Coordinate audit requests and promote accurate, complete and timely delivery of supporting documentation. Support resolution of audit observations, including root-cause analysis and sustainable corrective actions. Process Improvement & Finance Transformation Identify opportunities to simplify, standardize and strengthen accounting and control processes. Use automation, analytics, and digital tools to improve efficiency, visibility and control effectiveness. Participate in ERP implementations, system enhancements, and finance transformation projects. Cross-Functional Partnership Collaborate with business unit finance leaders across North America, EMEA, APAC and Latin America. Partner effectively with Internal Audit, Tax, Treasury, FP&A, Legal and other corporate and MPT functions. Develop and deliver