About this role
Be a part of our mission! As a world leader in creating comfortable, sustainable, and efficient climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation, it's our responsibility to put the planet first. For us at Trane Technologies, and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King, sustainability is not just how we do business—it is our business. Do you dare to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities? Do you want to contribute to making a better future? If the answer is yes, we invite you to consider joining us in boldly challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.
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Where is the work: Monday to Thursday, work onsite with your colleagues. Fridays, choose your work location, balancing what your work requires.
Job Summary: The Manager, SOX Compliance role is an integral part of the SOX Compliance team within Trane Technologies. The objective of the Manager, SOX Compliance role is to drive the Company’s annual SOX compliance program through oversight of testing of controls for operating effectiveness, control deficiency identification and reporting, including supporting and tracking remediation efforts with local management teams, and supporting the annual control design assessment process.
Responsibilities:
• The Manager, SOX Compliance will support the execution of the annual SOX compliance program to ensure the completion of key program objectives and timelines, as follows:
• Perform and oversee detailed analysis of key processes to document the design of key SOX controls, develop or update process narratives and identify any design gaps for remediation. • Perform and oversee testing of key controls, confirm any deficiencies with control owners and where required, develop, validate and track remediation actions. • Provide guidance and support to team including testing and documentation techniques and best practices. • Support SOX compliance program project management with the annual risk assessment process, as well as all other key initiatives, projects and reporting needs. • Partner with Internal Audit on the identification and remediation of control deficiencies.
• Engage with process and control owners to identify process improvement opportunities.
• Perform various research or assessments for continuous improvement of financial reporting processes.
• Serve as business partner to management teams in addressing compliance related questions, interpretation of policies, standards of internal control and standard work instructions.
• Utilize SOX metrics to manage the timely remediation of audit issues through reviews with location leadership and remediation action owners.
Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Management, Information Systems, Business and/or a related business field.
• CPA or Chartered Accountant certification or other similar qualification (CIA, CPA, CMA or CISA) preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience required in one or more of these fields: Internal Audit, External Audit, Internal Controls and Compliance.
• Significant exposure to and understanding of SOX requirements and US GAAP
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and Word.
• Knowledge and experience working with Oracle R12 preferred.
• Knowledge and experience working with data analytics preferred.
• Ability to travel 5-10%
Key Competencies:
• Exhibit the highest ethical standards
• Exhibit self-confidence along with an independent and objective attitude
• Exhibit a positive attitude and maintain poise under pressure
• Must be able to adapt to change with a quick learning curve
• Ability to work effectively with highly confidential information
• Excellent people and communication skills, able to comfortably make presentations to all levels of management
• Ability to work on multiple projects/tasks and avoid surprises
• Ability to interact with functional leaders and process owners and demonstrate a commitment to continually improve business partner satisfaction
• Strong analytical and critical thinking capabilities, including the ability to work with data, understand how to find and efficiently extract insight, critically analyze, and build a story around it • Ability to produce robust analytical work in a space where data is often imperfect • Proficiency in written and spoken English
Annual Base Salary Range or Hourly Base Pay Range: $97,406.66 - $135,834.99Compensation Type: SalaryIncentive Eligible: YesSales Commission Eligible: No Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience, travel requirements, and union designation. Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country. Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.
Thrive at work and at home:
• Benefits kick in on DAY ONE for you and your family, including health insurance and holistic wellness programs that include generous incentives – WE DARE TO CARE! • Family building benefits include fertility coverage and adoption/surrogacy assistance. • 401K match up to 6%, plus an additional 2% core contribution = up to 8% company contribution. • Paid time off includes 15 vacation days, 9 paid holidays, 3 floating holidays, sick leave, and additional options to support volunteer and parental leave. • Educational and training opportunities through company programs along with tuition assistance and student debt support.
Disclaimer: Benefit offerings may vary depending on Collective Bargaining Agreements and local/state regulations.
Safety Sensitive Role: NoThe company designates certain roles as Safety Sensitive. Safety Sensitive roles may require that you pass additional drug screening.
We offer competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits and programs. We are 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, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status.