Business Controller (Industrial)

About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead.  

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today! 

Position Summary

The BU Controller for Copeland's Industrial Business is responsible for overseeing all accounting activities for the Business Unit, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance, and cost control. This role reports to the Business Unit VP of Finance, and partners closely with operations leadership to drive profitability, optimize inventory management, and maintain strong internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Responsible to ensure consolidated Industrial financial statements are stated in accordance with US GAAP 
  • Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
  • Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure accuracy of all accounts
  • Monitor variances and provide actionable insights  
  • Assist with transition of activities to the Company’s Global Business Services organization
• Cost and Operational Accounting
  • Maintain and update standard costs for materials, labor, and overhead
  • Conduct cost analysis for production processes and identify opportunities for efficiency
  • Support budgeting and forecasting processes
  • Partner with operations management to analyze production metrics and financial impact. 
  • Provide financial leadership for capital projects and ROI analysis
  • Conduct annual physical inventory in conjunction with plant management
• Internal Controls & Compliance
  • Responsible for ensuring controls are in place and functioning within the accounting function in a manner that protects the financial assets of the business, especially those around Percentage of Completion (POC) accounting for revenue recognition 
  • Act as the financial steward for the Industrial business, ensuring compliance with corporate policies and industry standards 
  • Manage field work of internal and external auditors and ensure timely completion of financial and other audits 
• Strategic Leadership
  • Partner with the site leadership team to deliver actionable insights and support strategic initiatives. 
  • Manage a team of accounting professionals providing oversight and skill development opportunity. 
  • Participate in department and company-wide projects with finance, IT and business contacts and provide other ad-hoc analysis as needed. 
  • Work to seamlessly onboard the business unit into the company’s Global Business Services strategic initiative 
  • Engage with technical teams and other resources working on Oracle and process improvement initiatives to identify and implement process improvement opportunities

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or relevant degree plus 7-10 or more years of relevant general accounting experience, including supervisory/management experience. 
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and cost accounting theories and practices, including POC accounting. 
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of linked spreadsheets, data downloads, complex formulas, and pivot tables. 
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and balance multiple priorities. 
• Demonstrated leadership, management, analytical