Specialist, Internal Audit

About Carrier

Carrier, 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 the safe transport of food, life-saving 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 Carrier on social media at @Carrier.

Job Description

The Finance, Compliance & Operations Internal Audit Specialist is an exciting and challenging opportunity for a dynamic audit professional who seeks to build on their existing accounting and audit experience through in-depth exposure to a fast-paced international business, with a focus on the design and operating effectiveness of the Company’s internal control framework to effectively manage and mitigate risk. The Internal Audit department is developmental in nature and employees are assisted in furthering career goals through training and development, strategic networking opportunities and eventual rotation into business unit roles.

Carrier's internal audit teams conduct risk-based audits and recommend strategic solutions to the Carrier business units. Working closely with business unit management, the Internal Audit group utilizes the latest audit techniques and technologies to ensure that they are conducting value-added audits.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to

• Participate in the execution of risk-based audits.
• Assess the risk of key business processes resulting in the preparation of audit plans and specific audit programs.
• Create process maps of significant financial, business, and operational processes to identify potential internal control weaknesses and recommend opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare clear, concise audit reports.
• Present audit conclusions and recommendations to management.
• Participate in special projects related to departmental quality initiatives.
• Participate in Sarbanes-Oxley reviews and coordination with the external audit team.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics / Commerce / Business Administration, with a concentration in finance.
• 3+ years experience in finance.

Preferred Qualifications (nice to have)

Other qualifications you may have that would be beneficial in this role include:

• Master’s Degree in Finance / Accounting / Economics / Commerce / Business Administration, with a concentration in finance.
• Certifications (e.g. CPA, CFE, CIA, etc.) is nice to have.
• Experience with public accounting firms, or internal audit with exposure to a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge/experience in project management, strong analytical/problem solving, and organizational skills
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and US GAAP accounting standards.
• Demonstrated leadership competencies with the ability to work effectively across all levels and functions within the business.
• Experience in participating in teams successfully and providing on-time deliverables.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to facilitate diverse teams toward operational efficiencies
• Strong oral and written communication skills and proven presentation skills
• Proactive and results/metrics driven.
• Additionally to fluency in English, fluent communication skills in Spanish / French is considered as a great asset.
• Travel within the Americas region will average 25 - 40% of work time, so applicants must be willing to commit to this travel schedule.

Additional information

• Immigration sponsorship is not supported for this position.

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; military leave; purchased vacation 
• Disability: Short-term and long-term disability 
• Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment 
• Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Accoun