Country Controller

Job Title: Country Controller

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly skilled Country Controller to join our team at Carrier. As a key member of our finance team, you will be responsible for overseeing the financial activities of multiple entities across various countries. Your expertise will ensure the accuracy and compliance of our financial activities, adhering to US GAAP, local GAAP, Corporate Policies, and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide support for the oversight and coordination of control activities across multiple entities in compliance with US GAAP, local GAAP, and Corporate Policies.
• Manage closing activities, reconciliations, statutory reporting, and tax reporting. Oversee third-party activities related to general accounting.
• Ensure all accounting activities are in line with external reporting and statutory compliance matters.
• Own the actuals reporting, financial statement analysis, reconciliation reviews, and statutory reporting. Maintain full control environment for SOX reportable entities including quarterly certification requirements.
• 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.
• Identify, communicate, and resolve financial and internal control matters. Provide support and coordinate with Global Tax, internal and external auditors, and service providers.
• Oversee all local compliance and tax matters, ensuring adherence to relevant regulations and standards.
• Engage in key projects and strategic initiatives while managing complex accounting activities. Support Business Unit Controllership Leaders with key initiatives and BU focus items.

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.
• Willingness to occasionally travel to the office in Germany.

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.