Cost Accountant, SOX Controls

Your Role and Impact As a Cost Accountant, SOX Controls, you will help protect the integrity of Flowserve’s financial reporting while supporting accurate, timely accounting for a manufacturing operation. You will partner with Finance, Operations, Shared Services, Internal Audit, and external auditors to strengthen SAP-supported controls, execute SOX compliance activities, and improve close and reporting processes. This role combines hands-on accounting responsibilities with the opportunity to influence internal controls, process improvements, and audit readiness across a global organization. Your work will help ensure reliable financial information, effective control environments, and compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. Key Responsibilities • Maintain accurate and timely financial records in accordance with U.S. GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal-control requirements • Coordinate and drive all internal and external (statutory) audits for the site ensuring the timely and correct delivery of the information meeting all deadlines • Execute SOX testing and reporting for SAP general controls, related control dependencies, and financial reporting processes • Prepare clear audit workpapers, document test procedures and results, and communicate control findings and recommendations to management • Coordinate with Internal Audit, Shared Services teams, and site stakeholders to support walkthroughs, documentation, and analytics • Advise project teams on control considerations for SAP S/4HANA, governance, risk, and compliance processes, and master data management • Complete balance sheet account reconciliations, identify reconciling items, and ensure timely resolution in accordance with established requirements • Support monthly and quarterly close activities, including general ledger and consolidation-system loads, reporting templates, site analytics, and periodic information requests • Review revenue accounting, inventory reporting, sales and bookings activity, reserves, accruals, and other accounting transactions for accuracy and policy compliance • Maintain and periodically review key-control procedures, financial documentation, general ledger mappings, and supporting evidence for audit readiness • Drive continuous-improvement initiatives that strengthen decentralized business processes, reporting accuracy, and control effectiveness Required Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. • One or more years of experience in cost accounting, revenue accounting, general accounting, audit, or internal controls within a manufacturing or industrial environment. • Working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX compliance, internal controls, audit practices, and financial reporting requirements. • Experience with inventory accounting, revenue recognition principles, and high-volume financial transactions involving products, customers, and invoices. • Advanced Excel skills, strong analytical judgment, and the ability to communicate financial and control-related information clearly. • Strong organizational and project-management skills, with the ability to manage deadlines, work independently, and collaborate across teams. • Demonstrated ethical judgment and commitment to financial accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement Preferred Qualifications • Experience with SAP, particularly SAP S/4HANA, including SAP controls, access/security concepts, and reporting processes. • Experience with SAP Governance, Risk, and Compliance or Master Data Governance tools. • Experience using financial consolidation and reporting systems such as BPC, Hyperion, or similar platforms. • Experience supporting internal, external, or statutory audits in a public-company environment. • Experience working with multinational teams, shared-service organizations, and manufacturing operations. • Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue-recognition requirements and percentage-of-completion accounting.   Benefits At Flowserve, you’ll find a range of options designed to support you and your family’s needs. We provide resources that help team members invest in their physical, mental, and financial well-being—regardless of role or life stage. Our benefits* may include: • Competitive salary • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Retirement planning and financial wellness resources • Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA) • Short- and long-term disability coverage • Parental leave • Life, supplemental life, child, spouse, and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D) insurance *Benefits may vary based on location, employment status, and applicable plans.