Business Controls Systems Manager

About Carrier Carrier Global Corporation, 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 safe transport of food, lifesaving 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 on Carrier social media at @Carrier. About This Position Summary The Business Controls Systems Manager at Carrier reports to the Senior Manager, Business Controls within the Controllership Finance Systems organization. The position provides functional oversight, strategy, and continuous improvement for technology solutions supporting global Controllership processes, with a core focus on BlackLine (Account Reconciliations and Tasks). Serving as a bridge between Controllership, Record to Report, Digital Technology, and global Finance teams, the role is responsible for translating accounting requirements into system solutions, driving automation, supporting Finance transformation projects (including migrating reconciliations to Central Finance/CFIN-sourced data), and providing secondary support for Optro and custom workflow tools. Key Responsibilities Support BlackLine Strategy and Continuous Improvement: Advance BlackLine's functional strategy and capabilities (including Account Reconciliations and Tasks) and act as the liaison across Finance users, Controllers, Record to Report, Finance Systems support, and Digital Technology. Contribute to Finance Transformation: Facilitate the transition of BlackLine account reconciliations to Central Finance (CFIN)-sourced data as general ledgers become available, handling reconciliation readiness, testing, data-feed updates, and implementation. Partner on System Enhancements and Deployments: Coordinate Finance Systems deployments and process enhancements with segment Controllers and Record to Report teams, including documenting business requirements and managing unit, regression, and user acceptance testing. Oversee BlackLine Functional Governance: Maintain functional oversight over system configuration, application maintenance, and issue escalation alongside day-to-day operational support teams. Improve Processes Through Automation: Identify and execute process improvement and automation initiatives alongside process owners, including requirement definition, testing, and tracking value realization. Connect Finance and Technology: Collaborate with Digital Technology and integration teams to translate accounting needs into system/data specifications, troubleshoot technical issues, and ensure accurate data flows between source systems and financial applications. Support Broader Business Controls Systems Portfolio: Serve as backup functional support for Optro and custom Finance workflow solutions to drive standardization across global processes. Basic Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree 5+ years of related experience within a fast-paced global organization. 3 + years of experience in public company accounting, public accounting, internal audit, internal controls, or supporting/implementing financial systems and business processes. 3+ years of understanding of accounting principles, account reconciliations, financial close cycles, and internal control frameworks. Preferred Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business MBA or relevant professional certification. Hands-on experience supporting BlackLine or an equivalent account reconciliation system. Prior experience with Optro and/or SAP Central Finance (CFIN). Exposure to project management, facilitation, interpersonal, and communication skills, with a track record of influencing cross-functional stakeholders and leadership as well as change management Strong analytical, problem-solving, and detail-oriented mindset with an interest in technology. Pay Range The annual salary for this position is between $96,000.00 - $192,000.00 annually. Factors which may affect pay within this range include, but are not limited to, skills, education, experience, and other unique qualifications of the successful candidate. The pay range will not be below the minimum wage applicable to the jurisdiction in which the applicant is to be employed. Other Compensation This position is entitled to short-term cash incentives, subject to plan requirements. 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 leave; military leave; purchased vacation Disability : Short-term and long-term disability Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Tax-Advantaged Accounts: Health Savings Account; Health Care Spending Account; Dependent Care Spending Account Tuition Assistance To learn more about our benefits offering, please click here Work with us | Carrier Corporate . The specific benefits available to any employee may vary depending on state and local laws and eligibility factors, such as date of hire and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. Carrier EEO Statement and Accommodations Process Carrier is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, nation