Compliance Manager

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

• Support the execution of the annual SOX compliance program to ensure the completion of key program objectives and timelines.
• 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.
• Work effectively with highly confidential information.
• Able to communicate well with all levels of management.
• Work on multiple projects/tasks and avoid surprises.
• 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.
• Produce robust analytical work in a space where data is often imperfect.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.

Benefits

Annual Base Salary Range: $97,406.66 - $135,834.99
Compensation Type: Salary
Incentive Eligible: Yes
Sales Commission Eligible: No
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.