Senior Accounting & Controllership Manager
About The Position
The Senior Accounting & Controllership Manager executes financial reporting activities in compliance with U.S. GAAP and Carrier policies while overseeing key manufacturing accounting processes. The role ensures timely monthly and quarterly close and reporting, supports documentation and testing of internal controls, and maintains effective communication across stakeholders. A primary focus is ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the balance sheet through analysis, reporting, and financial governance. The Manager partners with Finance and Operations business partners and reports to the CSA Operations Accounting Controller, supporting strategic initiatives, business unit priorities, and continuous process improvements. The position also supports Carrier Corporation Finance’s Controllership objectives and Mission and Vision. The position follows a hybrid work model, with three days in the office and two days remote.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, data analytics, or business analysis.
- At least 6 years of accounting experience.
- At least 6 years of experience with SOX, closing, and consolidation.
- At least 6 years of proficient experience with Microsoft Office applications.
- At least 3 years of experience managing a team.
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction; visa sponsorship is not available.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or business administration.
- Fluent Spanish communication skills.
- Experience with SAP and HFM.
- Prior supervisory experience.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with attention to detail.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated success communicating with senior leaders, collaborating across functions, and clearly presenting financial information.
- Ability to adapt to fast-paced environments and changing circumstances, direction, and strategy within a diverse organization.
Responsibilities
- Perform manufacturing accounting activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP and Carrier Controllership policies.
- Manage and own accounting processes, including changes or updates to execution and documentation.
- Support transformational activities, including integration of new businesses and accounting oversight.
- Execute monthly and quarterly closing activities and deliver results for designated business unit groups.
- Execute manufacturing activities, focusing on reconciliations and balance sheet reviews.
- Manage projects to standardize inventory activities across manufacturing locations.
- 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 with external and internal auditors.
- Participate in cross-functional special projects as requested.
- Supervise and develop direct reports and provide mentorship across departments.
- Promote accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Wellness incentives.
- Retirement benefits.
- Paid vacation, paid sick days, paid personal leave, paid holidays, and purchased vacation.
- Birth and adoption leave, parental leave, family and medical leave, bereavement leave, jury duty leave, and military leave.
- Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
- Life insurance and accidental death and dismemberment coverage.
- Health Savings Account, Health Care Spending Account, and Dependent Care Spending Account.
- Tuition assistance.
- Short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
