Manager, Accounting & Controllership

Carrier; Village of East Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 96,000 - 192,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement benefits

Time off and leave

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Tax-advantaged accounts

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Carrier Global Corporation in the United States seeks an Accounting & Controllership Manager to lead the monthly close with a focus on freight, driving accurate reporting and process improvements. This role oversees a small team and partners with cross-functional groups in a global organization.

The position follows a hybrid work model (3 days in the office, 2 days remote) and requires a Bachelor’s in accounting/finance, 5+ years of accounting experience, and 2+ years of leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration.
• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• 5+ years of experience with Microsoft Office applications.
• 2+ years of experience in team management.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end freight accounting and monthly close processes.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives in finance.
• Manage third-party provider relationships and mentorship of direct reports.
• Review month-end reconciliations and journal entries.
• Support SOX initiatives and work with internal/external auditors.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Microsoft Office

Team management

Financial reporting

SOX compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance/business administration

Tools

SAP

HFM

Job description

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 (opens in new window) 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

Thisposition 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

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] (opens in new window). 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 fromJobPosting Date: 4 September 2026

Use of AI

Technology-enabled tools may support parts of the recruitment process, with oversight by people.