Company Overview

At Motorola Solutions, we believe that everything starts with our people. We’re a global close-knit community, united by the relentless pursuit to help keep people safer everywhere. We build and connect technologies to help protect people, property and places. Our solutions foster the collaboration that’s critical for safer communities, safer schools, safer hospitals, safer businesses, and ultimately, safer nations. Connect with a career that matters, and help us build a safer future.

Department Overview

The position is part of the Corporate Controller’s organization and reports to the Assistant Corporate Controller. The Assistant Controller is responsible for external financial reporting, technical accounting and GAAP compliance, corporate consolidations, accounting and reporting for corporate functions, compliance with SOX and internal controls over financial reporting. The organization consists of approximately 7 direct reports and a number of indirect reports around the world.

Job Description:

This role will be on a hybrid schedule based out of our Chicago office, applicants should expect to be in office one time per week

Responsibilities:

• Decision maker for accounting issues impacting the business worldwide

• Close involvement in the accounting aspects of acquisitions, divestitures, restructuring and capital market transactions

• Lead the finance due diligence associated with potential acquisitions and divestitures

• Review revenue contracts for compliance with ASC 606 including performance obligations and revenue allocation and provide annual revenue trainings across the organization

• Significant interface with senior management, external auditors, legal counsel, treasury, tax, HR and strategy

• Anticipates the impact to Motorola Solutions of proposed business models, strategic initiatives and compliance/regulatory changes, including the impact to financial forecasts, financial IT systems, and financial processes and controls

• Manages relationship with the external auditor, interfaces with SEC on matters of interest, transaction structuring with external counsel and investment bankers

• Prepares comment letters on proposed U.S. and International accounting standards

• Lead the Company’s efforts to adopt new accounting standards

Additional Skills/Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred)

• Certified Public Accountant (or equivalent) preferred

• 6+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance, including experience in technical accounting, financial reporting and accounting research

• Strong background in accounting research and issue resolution

• Technical accounting skills, including sound understanding of revenue recognition and lease accounting literature

• Significant public accounting experience, Big Four experience preferred

Target Base Salary Range: $130,000 - $155,000 USD

Consistent with Motorola Solutions values and applicable law, we provide the following information to promote pay transparency and equity. Pay within this range varies and depends on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The actual offer will be based on the individual candidate.

Basic Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Accounting or Finance with 6+ years of experience in Accounting or Finance
• 1+ year(s) of experience in Technical Accounting, Financial Reporting and Accounting Research
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. indefinitely is required. Employer work permit sponsorship is not available for this position.

Travel Requirements:

Under 10%###
Relocation Provided

None

Position Type:

Experienced

Referral Payment Plan:

No

Our U.S. Benefits include:

• Incentive Bonus Plans

• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

• 401K with Company Match

• 10 Paid Holidays

• Generous Paid Time Off Packages

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

• Paid Parental & Family Leave

• and more!

EEO Statement

Motorola Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other legally-protected characteristic.

We are proud of our people-first and community-focused culture, empowering every Motorolan to be their most authentic self and to do their best work to deliver on the promise of a safer world. If you’d like to join our team but feel that you don’t quite meet all of the preferred skills, we’d still love to hear why you think you’d be a great addition to our team.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruiting experience for candidates with disabilities, or other physical or mental health conditions. To request an accommodation, please complete this Reasonable Accommodations Form so we can assist you.