Manager, Accounting & Controllership

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Carrier Global Corporation, global leader in intelligent climate and energy solutions, is committed to creating solutions that matter for people and our planet for generations to come. From the beginning, we've led in inventing new technologies and entirely new industries. Today, we continue to lead because we have a world-class, diverse workforce that puts the customer at the center of everything we do. For more information, visit corporate.carrier.com or follow Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

About this role:

The Internal Controls Manager role is vital to helping Carrier ensure that proper financial reporting controls have been designed and implemented effectively. The Internal Controls Manager works closely with internal business stakeholders, executes compliance testing procedures, and provides guidance and insight as a key partner to Business Leadership. The Internal Controls Manager is a member of our global Internal Controls COE team and reports to the Internal Controls Senior Manager.

Controllership’s vision is to be a diverse and engaged finance team, recognized as trusted partners in driving and achieving Carrier’s strategic objectives with a relentless focus on efficiency and effectiveness. The Internal Controls Center of Excellence (COE) team is responsible for partnering with business stakeholders and supporting them in carrying out various controls initiatives including the annual Sarbanes-Oxley program.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supports the execution and continuous enhancement of control testing procedures based on Carrier methodologies, ensuring compliance with SOX regulations and internal standards.
• Engages with Business Unit and Segment stakeholders to ensure successful project execution and timely completion of tasks, fostering strong partnerships.
• Independently provides coaching and guidance to junior team members through review of workpapers and deliverables.
• Assesses and enhances existing documentation and workpapers, establishing scalable frameworks that support knowledge transfer and long-term process improvement.
• Provides strategic support for External Audit collaboration and reliance efforts, inclusive of inquiries, requests, implementing changes or enhancements, etc.
• Leverages data analytics tools and techniques to enhance and streamline COE processes, identify trends, and provide actionable insights, ensuring data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Champion the integration of advanced data analytics tools and methodologies to optimize COE processes, uncover trends, and deliver actionable insights that influence strategic decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree
• 5 + years of progressive experience in External Audit, Internal Audit, or Internal Controls.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration
• Advanced certifications such as CPA, CIA, or CISA are highly desirable.
• Advanced understanding of SOX testing methodologies, risk assessment practices and PCAOB requirements
• Experience in leading audit or testing teams and managing audit projects.
• Exceptional ability to articulate complex findings and recommendations to both internal and external stakeholders, fostering clear understanding and collaboration.
• Proven ability to synthesize complex data and communicate findings to cross-functional stakeholders, including senior leadership.
• Strong knowledge of GRC platforms and program management (e.g. AuditBoard, ACL, etc.).
• Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools and experience with software such as SQL and data visualization platforms like Tableau or Power BI.
• Excellent verbal, writing, and listening communication skills
• Strong strategic thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a proactive, self-directed approach.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and develop junior audit staff.
• Excellent project management skills, with a track record of delivering projects on time and within budget.

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