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Building a career with confidence

At Carrier, you're joining the world leader in healthy, safe, sustainable, and intelligent building and refrigeration solutions. We create solutions that matter for people and our planet - and our employees are at the heart of it all. We are a company of innovators and problem-solvers united by The Carrier Way - our vision, values, and culture.

As an employer of choice, we strive to provide an excellent workplace that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. In short, Carrier's greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees - and we are delighted to have you join the team.

Job Description:

As a Finance Controller supporting multiple Carrier entities across various countries, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and compliance of our financial activities. Your oversight will include adhering to US GAAP, local GAAP, Corporate Policies, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. Reporting to the Residential Fire Europe Controller, you will support the local business while aligning with Carrier Corporation Finance's mission and vision.

Role Responsibilities:

• Oversight & Coordination: Provide support for the oversight and coordination of control activities across multiple entities in compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, and Corporate Policies.
• Accounting Activities: Manage closing activities, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and tax reporting. Oversee third-party activities related to general accounting.
• Statutory Compliance: Ensure all accounting activities are in line with external reporting and statutory compliance matters.
• Control Environment: Own the actuals reporting, financial statement analysis, reconciliation reviews, and statutory reporting. Maintain full control environment for SOX reportable entities including quarterly certification requirements.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with third-party shared services and other service providers (e.g., Genpact, Accenture, EY, PWC). Communicate and influence key Business Partners, Controllers, Finance Leads, and external parties.
• Financial & Internal Control: Identify, communicate, and resolve financial and internal control matters. Provide support and coordinate with Global Tax, internal and external auditors, and service providers.
• Local Compliance & Tax Matters: Oversee all local compliance and tax matters, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Support Business Initiatives: Engage in key projects and strategic initiatives while managing complex accounting activities. Support Business Unit Controllership Leaders with key initiatives and BU focus items.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in financial control and accounting, preferably within a European environment.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and local GAAP.
• Experience with statutory reporting and compliance matters.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage and influence internal and external stakeholders effectively.

What We Offer:

• Flexibility to work from home after one year.
• 36 holidays per year.
• Fitness program and cycle plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Our Commitment to You

Our greatest assets are the expertise, creativity, and passion of our employees. We strive to provide an excellent workplace that attracts, develops, and retains top talent, promotes employee engagement, fosters teamwork, and ultimately drives innovation for the benefit of our customers. We aim to create an environment where you feel at home, with diversity and inclusion as engines for growth and innovation. We develop and implement best-in-class programs and practices, offer enriching career opportunities, listen to employee feedback, and always challenge ourselves to do better. This is The Carrier Way.

Carrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.

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