Manager, Accounting & Controllership

Carrier; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care benefits

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation seeks an Accounting & Controllership Manager in Charlotte, NC, to lead the monthly close with a focus on freight accounting, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.

You will guide a small team, drive process improvements, and collaborate with cross-functional partners to support professional growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• 2+ years of team management.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly financial close for freight accounting and reserves.
• Oversee and develop direct reports; mentor across departments.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to drive process improvements and automation.

Skills

Accounting experience

Microsoft Office

Team management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/business

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

## Manager, Accounting & ControllershipApply: Hybrid: CAN05: CCS-Charlotte, 5900 Northwoods Business Parkway, Charlotte, NC, 28269 USA: CAI22: Carrier - Indianapolis, 30 South Meridian Street, Indianapolis, IN, 46204 USA: CAN01: Carrier-Syracuse, 6304 Carrier Parkway, East Syracuse, NY, 13057 USA: Full time: Posted Today: 30215592**About Carrier**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.**About this role**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).**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 Range**The 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 Compensation**This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements.**Benefits**Employees 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 Corporate****.** The 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.**Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process**Carrier is 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, age, disability or veteran status or any other applicable state or federal protected class. Carrier provides affirmative action in employment for qualified individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with section 503 of Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment Assistance Act.If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate in an interview, or otherwise engage in the hiring process, please contact us at [e-mail]. We will make every effort to meet your needs in accordance with applicable laws.**Application Deadline**Applications will be accepted for at least 3 days from Job Posting Date: 14 October 2026**Job Applicant's Privacy Notice**Please click on the link to review the Job Applicant Privacy Notice.**Use of AI**Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.*At Carrier we make modern life possible by delivering groundbreaking systems and services that help homes, buildings and shipping become safer, smarter and more sustainable. We exceed the expectations of our customers by anticipating industry trends, working tirelessly to master and revolutionize them. Our team of approximately 56,000 dedicated individuals continues to mold industry standards by pursuing the latest research and developments to improve the lives of our customers. We’re constantly growing, seeking out talented, likeminded people who are committed to our primary duty: to be the world’s first choice in security, shipping and HVAC technology.*