Role Summary:

At Trane Technologies and through our businesses including Trane® and Thermo King®, we create innovative climate solutions for buildings, homes, and transportation that challenge what’s possible for a sustainable world. We're a team that dares to look at the world's challenges and see impactful possibilities. We believe in a better future when we uplift others and enable our people to thrive at work and at home. We boldly go.

This role is part of our Commercial HVAC (CHVAC) EMEA business unit. CHVAC EMEA is a leading provider of innovative heating, ventilation, and air conditioning solutions in the European, Middle Eastern, and African regions.

We are looking for a Finance Controller for our commercial operations in Czech Republic and Slovakia. Reporting directly to Regional Finance Leader, you will be part of the management team of both Czech Republic and Slovakia. You will be responsible for providing advice and counsel to the business leaders and for providing business insight and functional guidance. You will be based in Prague.

Responsibilities:

· Ensure that corporate reporting requirements are met in a timely fashion and in accordance with U.S. GAAP and other appropriate requirements, and that the business complies with components of Sarbanes-Oxley, especially for FICAP, SIC, SOX, FCPA and local statutory and tax requirement.

· Ensure all project recording and treatment (including booking/revenue, costs but not limited to them) are in line with relevant policies, LOA and processes.

· Deliver a timely month end close.

· Controlling of the daily business, especially AOP, monthly Forecast, variance analysis, reporting to the regional controller

· Provide leadership and financial expertise to address and seek opportunities for continuing growth and margin expansion.

· Work closely with business leaders to provide needed financial counsel and support for decision making, and in-depth financial and operational analysis to drive profitable and sustainable business growth and operation productivity improvement.

· Lead monthly/quarterly forecasts and annual AOP processes and provide accurate and meaningful financial information and provide interpretive, value-added guidance in addition to standard reporting and data compilation required for the business to achieve its financial objectives.

· Develop and maintain internal control according to company policies and ensure country and corporate financial policy compliance on continuous basis; demonstrate initiative in identifying and correcting weaknesses in the administrative processes.

· Work closely with internal supporting functions (Record to Report, Order to Cash, Treasury, AP, Legal, IT, HR) and external accounting company in Slovakia.

· Cooperation with external and internal auditors to carry out periodical auditing.

Key Competencies and Qualifications

· Business Acumen – working knowledge in company’s operating model; understands challenges to drive execution of business objectives.

· Financial Analysis – well-adept to working with financial measurements and indicators to provide meaningful insights to data for high level decision and recommendations.

· Financial Process and Controls – drive continuous improvement on regulations and evolving finance policies to mitigate or reduce complexities.

· Financial Tool Acumen – fully utilize financial systems for accurate and more efficient finance decision making outcomes.

· Trusted Advisor – manage trust and provide guidance to stakeholders for alignment in direction and drive performance.

· The ability to work completely independently and to take responsibility for accounting, controlling and reporting.

· Knowledge of local GAAP and US GAAP

· Formal Accounting qualification would be desirable.

· Familiar in the use of ERP systems. Knowledge of Oracle R12 is preferable.

· Very good knowledge of Excel

· Very good command of English

· Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or finance from a college or university. CMA, CPA, MBA all considered pluses

· 5 years+ work experience in trade and/or service sectors are required. Experience within US companies is highly desirable.

Why join us?

A career in CHVAC EMEA's finance team offers an exciting opportunity for growth and development in a dynamic industry, where you can contribute to financial strategies and make a meaningful impact on the organization's ambitious growth and sustainability goals.

Our people are our greatest asset. In return for everything you bring, we are committed to helping you thrive at work and at home. In support of this we are open to hybrid working and flexible hours – ask us about it! We also support taking time away from work to focus on what's important to you – this can be through paid time off to volunteer towards a cause you care about, or time off when you need it, for whatever life throws your way.

In addition, when you join our CHVAC team, you’ll also be part of Trane Technologies, the global leader in climate solutions for buildings, homes and transportation. You will have 36,000+ colleagues working in more than 800 locations around the world. We are building a culture that is diverse, inclusive, respectful and driven to provide an opportunity for all. Come join us and be part of it!

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.