Manager, Accounting & Controllership

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.

The Accounting & Controllership Manager will lead the monthly financial close, with a particular focus on freight, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting. As a transformational leader, the manager will lead a team while driving process improvements and supporting professional development and career growth within Carrier’s global organization.

This position follows a hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote).

• →Ownership of end-to-end freight accounting including reserves across North American factories and distribution centers
• →Transformational activities including but not limited to freight process and accounting oversight
• →Management of third-party provider relationships
• →Supervision and development of direct reports and mentorship across departments; initial team of 2 direct reports
• →Perform and control the month-end financial statement closing process including supporting team members throughout their duties and reviewing journal entries 
• →Review of month-end account reconciliations prepared by team members
• →Drive automation initiatives using Excel, SAP BI/Analysis for Office and data extraction tools to reduce manual effort and improve accuracy
• →Partner with cross-functional teams to identify inefficiencies and implement corrective solutions
• →Support annual SOX initiatives and work closely with external and internal auditors
• →Actively participate in cross-functional special projects as requested
• →Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance / business administration / commerce / economics / data analytics.
• 5+ years of experience in accounting.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office applications at a proficient level.
• 2+ years of experience in team management.

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

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Admin
• Experience with SAP and HFM preferred
• Self-driven with prior supervisory experience
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills with attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Demonstrated success communicating with senior leaders, collaborating across functions, and presenting financial information clearly.
• Adaptable to fast-paced environments with changing circumstances, direction, and strategy within a diverse organization

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

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