About this roleThe
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).
Key Responsibilities- 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
Basic Qualifications- 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.
Preferred Qualifications (assets)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
Additional information:- Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction; visa sponsorship is not available.
Pay RangeThe annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 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. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed.
Other CompensationThis position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.
BenefitsEmployees 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 CorporateThe 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.
Application DeadlineApplications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 4 September 2026
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