Senior Manager, Accounting and Controllership

About Carrier

Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating innovations that bring comfort, safety and sustainability to life. Through cutting-edge advancements in climate solutions such as temperature control, air quality and transportation, we improve lives, empower critical industries and ensure safe transport of food, lifesaving medicines and more. Since inventing modern air conditioning in 1902, we lead with purpose: enhancing the lives we live and the world we share. We continue to lead because of our world-class, inclusive workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow on Carrier social media at @Carrier.

About this role
This role is responsible for leading the Accounting and Controllership activities across key Carrier sub-business units which may include Commercial Equipment (“Applied”), Rentals, and NLYTE. You will oversee critical financial processes such as accounting operations, consolidations, reporting, and analysis, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and strong financial performance.

Reporting to the CSA Commercial Controller, this position also provides leadership to a team of up to 4 direct reports, fostering a collaborative, high-performing environment that supports both individual growth and business objectives.

We are seeking a driven and analytical professional who thrives in an interesting and fast-paced environment and is eager to advance their accounting & controllership career. In this role, you will play a key part in strengthening financial and internal control processes, supporting and partnering with cross-functional teams, and contributing to the organization’s continued financial success.

Key Responsibilities

• Foster and promote a culture of continuous improvement across accounting processes and team practices
• Lead, coach, and develop a diverse accounting team, supporting both performance and career growth
• Oversee and manage the month-end close and consolidation processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Review and approve monthly journal entries in accordance with accounting standards
• Ensure the accuracy and completeness of account reconciliations, while driving ongoing improvements in reconciliation processes
• Provide accounting guidance and support to cross-functional stakeholders (Finance, Sales, Operations, etc.)
• Maintain and continuously enhance accounting standard work instructions (SWIs) and documentation
• Prepare and/or review monthly and quarterly balance sheet fluctuation analyses
• Support SOX compliance and internal control activities
• Manage accruals and reserves, including inputs and detailed balance sheet reviews
• Prepare and review ERP trial balances or CFIN for HFM submission, including all required supplemental data
• Collaborate closely with CFOs and business/finance partners to support decision-making and business performance
• Contribute to ad hoc projects and initiatives as requested by the Controller and business/finance leadership

Basic Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance with a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance / Commerce / Economics / Business Administration, or 4+ years of experience in Accounting/Finance with a Master’s Degree in Accounting / Finance / Commerce / Economics / Business Administration.
• 3+ years people management experience.

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have)

Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:

• CPA or CMA preferred, but not required
• Strong PC skills including Microsoft Excel, ERP Applications, SAP, and HFM
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of accounting principles and internal control procedures
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present recommendations effectively to management
• Adaptable/Self starter
• Attention to detail and delivering a quality work product on time
• Ability to work cross-functionally to solve business process issues
• Experience with software accounting a plus.

Additional information:

• Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction; visa sponsorship is not available.

Pay Range

The annual salary for this position is between $117,500.00 - $234,500.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate.

Other Compensation

This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.

Benefits

Employees are eligible for benefits, including:

• Health Care Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision; Wellness incentives

• Retirement Benefits

• Time off and Leave: Paid vacation days, up to 15 days; paid sick days, up to 5 days; paid personal leave, up to 5 days; paid holidays, up to 13 days; birth and adoption leave; parental leave; family and medical leave; bereavement leave; jury duty leave; military leave; purchased vacation

• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability

• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment

• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account

• Tuition Assistance

To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate. The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process

Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.

If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [email protected]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.

Application Deadline

Applications will be accepted for at least 3  days from Job Posting Date: 29 May 2026

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Use of AI

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