Finance - Equipment & DC

Trane Technologies; Davidson (NC); Hybrid; USD 97,000 - 136,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401K match

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Trane Technologies is seeking a Product Owner for Finance & Accounting to lead strategy, roadmaps, and delivery of digital tools supporting general ledger, payables, receivables, and reporting.

You will partner with Finance, FP&A, Treasury, Audit, and BSP teams to improve controls, automate processes, and ensure data integrity across financial systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field.
• 3–7 years in product ownership, financial systems, or accounting operations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with core business systems (e.g. Oracle, Workday, ERP).
• Ability to translate financial requirements into technical specifications.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Define and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap for finance and accounting systems.
• Translate complex accounting, audit, and compliance requirements into actionable features.
• Ensure GAAP alignment, internal controls, and enterprise financial strategy.
• Own backlog and write user stories with acceptance criteria.
• Collaborate with finance, treasury, audit, and BSP teams to deliver features.
• Validate solutions through testing and financial reviews.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Financial systems experience

Accounting domain knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Oracle ERP

Workday

ERP systems

Job description

Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.

Learn about our benefits designed for you to Thrive at work and at home.

We boldly go.

Where Is The Work

Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.

Product Owner – ISC Finance & Accounting

Role Overview

The Product Owner for Finance & Accounting leads the strategy, roadmap, and execution of digital products that power core financial operations. This role bridges accounting expertise with product leadership, ensuring that systems supporting general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, financial reporting, compliance workflows, and reconciliation processes are accurate, scalable, and aligned with regulatory standards. The Finance Product Owner partners closely with Finance, FP&A, compliance, audit teams, and Strategic Business Partner (SBP) to deliver solutions that strengthen financial integrity and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Product Strategy & Vision

• Define and maintain a clear product vision and roadmap for finance and accounting systems.
• Document and translate complex accounting, audit, and compliance requirements into actionable requirements and product features.
• Ensure alignment with GAAP, internal controls, and enterprise financial strategy.
• Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and modernization of financial workflows.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Partner with Finance, FP&A, Treasury, Audit, and Compliance teams to understand needs and pain points.
• Serve as the primary liaison between finance stakeholders and BSP teams and product teams.
• Facilitate cross-functional discussions to ensure clarity, alignment, and shared understanding of deliverables and priorities.

Backlog Ownership & Delivery

• Own and prioritize the product backlog, ensuring high-value features are delivered efficiently.
• Write clear user stories, accounting requirements, and acceptance criteria, considering journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, close processes, and reporting.
• Collaborate with BSP teams to ensure timely delivery of features and enhancements.
• Validate solutions through testing, stakeholder feedback, and financial reviews.

Financial Systems Expertise

• Strong understanding of GAAP, technical accounting, financial ERPs, financial reporting tools, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure data integrity across interconnected systems and financial data flows.
• Support audit readiness through strong controls, traceability, and documentation.

Performance & Impact Measurement

• Continuously evaluate product performance and identify areas for improvement.
• Communicate product impact to business stakeholders through dashboards, reporting, and presentations.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.
• 3-7 years of experience in product ownership, financial systems, or accounting operations.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
• Experience with Core Business Systems (e.g. Oracle, WorkSight, enterprise reporting systems).
• Ability to translate financial requirements into technical specifications.
• Excellent communication, prioritization, and stakeholder management skills.

Preferred

• CPA, CMA, or similar accounting certification.
• Background in Agile and Lean methodologies and cross-functional product delivery.
• Familiarity with data analytics, financial modeling, or BI tools.

Impact of the Role

This Product Owner strengthens financial accuracy, reduces operational risk, and accelerates reporting cycles. By modernizing financial systems and automating manual processes, the role empowers finance teams to operate with greater confidence and speed. Leadership gains real-time insights for better decision-making, while auditors and compliance teams benefit from improved controls and transparency.

Benefits To The Organization

• Faster month-end close cycles
• Reduced manual work and error rates
• Stronger audit readiness and compliance posture
• Scalable financial processes that support growth
• Improved cross-functional alignment between Finance, IT, and Operations

Annual Base Salary Range Or Hourly Base Pay Range

$97,406.66 - $135,834.99

Compensation Type

Salary

Incentive Eligible

No

Sales Commission Eligible

No

Disclaimer

We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

Thrive At Work And At Home

• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives - WE DARE TO CARE!
• Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance.
• 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution.
• Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave.
• Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.

Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.

Safety Sensitive Role

No

We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are an equal opportunity employer; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.