The ideal candidate is a seasoned internal controls professional with deep expertise in COSO Internal Controls Framework, SEC requirements, and SOX compliance, and a strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP. They will have a proven background in risk-sizing internal controls and continuous monitoring initiatives. Success in this role requires strong collaboration with Regional and Global Finance teams, Internal Audit, and External Statutory Auditors. The candidate must demonstrate exceptional executive communication and presentation skills, strong problem-solving abilities, and the capability to navigate ambiguity in a fast-moving, evolving environment.
Responsibilities
Lead the development and continuous improvement of the internal control framework, ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements.
Drive the internal controls strategy to encompass operational finance, reporting, and balance sheet integrity. This includes involvement in the acquisition of new entities and their integration into Trane’s control environment.
Conduct comprehensive reviews of financial processes, including Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (O2C), to identify and address control gaps.
Oversee the governance of balance sheet reconciliations, ensuring accounts are substantiated accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Review and enforce controls around balance sheet accounts, focusing on documentation quality, reconciliations, and aging management.
Perform regular risk assessments and maintain risk and control matrices (RCMs) to ensure effective monitoring and financial reporting integrity.
Design and implement a mix of preventive, detective, and automated controls to enhance the overall control environment.
Act as the primary owner for addressing control deficiencies, including findings from internal audits, SOX compliance, and self-identified gaps.
Lead root cause analysis efforts and develop sustainable remediation plans with clear accountability for implementation.
Serve as the internal controls subject matter expert in the region and be the main liaison for internal controls initiatives, collaborating with Finance leadership, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
Establish governance routines for ongoing control monitoring, certification, and reporting of any identified deficiencies.
Promote standardization of policies, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and control documentation across various regions and business units.
Identify opportunities for control automation and optimization, leveraging ERP systems and digital tools to enhance efficiency.
Ensure audit readiness by maintaining high-quality documentation and facilitating control walkthroughs and testing processes.
Develop and present the results and actionable insights to senior leadership, supporting informed decision-making and strategic planning.
Professional Skills
Ability to analyse complex financial processes and identify control gaps effectively.
Proficiency in conducting comprehensive risk assessments and maintaining risk and control matrices (RCMs).
In-depth understanding of COSO internal control framework, and best practices.
Familiarity with financial processes such as Record-to-Report (R2R), Procure-to-Pay (P2P), and Order-to-Cash (O2C).
Awareness of regulatory requirements and governance standards relevant to internal controls.
Ability to lead projects focused on control improvements and remediation plans with clear accountability.
Strong verbal and written communication skills for effective collaboration with Finance leadership, Internal Audit, and external auditors.
Capacity to perform root cause analysis and develop sustainable solutions for identified control deficiencies.
Meticulous approach to reviewing documentation quality and ensuring accuracy in balance sheet reconciliations.
Skills in designing and implementing a mix of preventive, detective, and automated controls.
Ability to promote standardization of policies, and control documentation across various regions and business units.
Familiarity with ERP systems and digital tools for control automation and optimization.
Experience in maintaining high-quality documentation and facilitating control walkthroughs and testing processes.
Capability to develop and present internal control reports and actionable insights to senior leadership.
Commitment to driving continuous improvement initiatives within the internal control framework.
Possess project management skills to facilitate timely completion of established project and audit milestones.
Ability to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner.
Critical thinking, analytical and financial analysis skills.
Maintain and exhibit the highest standards of ethics, professionalism, integrity, and discipline.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent.
Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification.
8+ years of combined relevant audit, internal controls, and/or SOX compliance experience required, including relevant Big 4 public accounting experience.
Demonstrated expertise in fundamentals of internal controls, audit & testing design.
Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical modeling and analysis.
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