About Us

We are a global climate technologies company engineered for sustainability. We create sustainable and efficient residential, commercial and industrial spaces through HVACR technologies. We protect temperature-sensitive goods throughout the cold chain. And we bring comfort to people globally. Best-in-class engineering, design and manufacturing combined with category-leading brands in compression, controls, software and monitoring solutions result in next-generation climate technology that is built for the needs of the world ahead. 

Whether you are a professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate with an advanced degree, we have opportunities that will allow you to innovate, be challenged and make an impact. Join our team and start your journey today!

Director – Finance Compliance, Internal Controls & Policy

The Director – Finance Compliance, Internal Controls, and Policy is a multi-faceted professional role with several areas of responsibility, including financial policy creation and deployment, as well as monitoring compliance with, acquisition integration from a finance compliance perspective, finance system (ERP/EPM/GRC, etc.) implementation support, Sarbanes Oxley Act (SOX) design, implementation and monitoring compliance with, and overseeing global compliance monitoring programs. This position reports to the Assistant Controller and must partner optimally with the entire global finance organization, notably the global controllership, internal audit, and external audit teams as well as members of Corporate Finance leadership. Director – Finance Compliance, Internal Controls, and Policy will be responsible for leading Management’s ownership of its internal control framework (design, implement, train and monitor) and assessing changes in Company’s risks to ensure that it is in compliance with SOX.

As the Director – Finance Compliance, Internal Controls, and Policy, :

• Lead all aspects of financial policies and the design of controls pertaining to all business processes to ensure monthly/quarterly/annual compliance globally, including:

• Oversee the partnership with local functional leaders to assist in the development and implementation of business procedures that support global financial policies.

• Oversee the partnership with local functional leaders and global leaders to assist with standardizing and harmonizing global business processes (e.g. indirect spend processes and related monitoring oversight practices)

• Create and conduct training on key internal controls topics related to all business processes for global finance management and local control owners and business process leaders

• Perform Management’s SOX scoping on an annual basis (and more frequently as changes require) and coordinate with management and external auditors to present to and gain the approval from the Audit Committee

• Assist in coordinating all aspects of Management’s annual engagement with outsourced internal auditors and the Company’s external auditor and with local management including:

• Coordination of controls testing and documentation;

• Communicating updates and results to key levels of management;

• Support local management in their on-going interaction with internal and external audit;

• Assist with SOX deficiency review and design remediation action plans in collaboration with management; this includes previewing with internal audit and external audit

• Work in partnership with business leaders to strengthen governance and the risk and control environment by anticipating issues, providing advice and sharing internal controls knowledge and best practices. This will include working with management teams to implement controls in locations that are smaller or not in scope for SOX (develop and roll out a minimum control package for all sites globally)

• Identify and lead a cross functional and global team (without formal reporting line oversight) to establish policies and procedures to guide internal controls staff and facilitate consistent, high quality outcomes and deliverables. The Director will be the main point of contact within the Company globally on all Financial Copeland Polices and Procedures (CP&Ps)

• Embrace a “compliance by design” mentality; proactively identify systemic gaps that should be integrated into program design and elevate them to the appropriate owners. Prevent local/one-off solutioning whenever possible.

• Drive the Management’s continuous assessment of risk, including changes to the Company’s risk assessment and situation. This includes assessing changes to the IT and business process environment and leading cross functional teams to properly address new risks or changes in risks as they are identified.

• Support the Company’s finance integration efforts for acquired businesses, including:

• Assisting with the integration of the businesses into existing control frameworks to ensure SOX compliance within business processes;

• Coordinate alignment with and adoption of Company financial policies.

Required Education, Experience, and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA / CIA / Register Operational Auditor (RO) preferred

• Minimum 9 years overall relevant experience with at least 5+ years in public accounting. Ideally the candidate would have a combination of public accounting experience along with public company internal audit or compliance / accounting / reporting experience (preferred, not required). If only public accounting experience (direct hire to Industry) – more senior level public accounting experience on public company engagements preferred

• Experience with internal controls and/or internal audit required

• Change management mentality

• Results oriented and able to lead change

• Very strong project management skills

• Ability to analyze complex data and process and explain in common language terms

• Very Strong knowledge of SOX, internal controls, internal audit services

• Strong US GAAP knowledge

• Strong understanding of the business processes for consumer or industrial products industry

• Ability to juggle multiple priorities simultaneously

• Ability to work via influence and persuasion vs. directive

• Strong cross cultural working style for global interactions

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required in English, as this position requires regular contact with various levels of management

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Suite. Familiarity with ERP accounting software specifically Oracle (preferred, not required)

• Proficiency or familiarity with SOX/GRC tools (preferred, not required)

• This role may require periodic travel both domestically and internationally.

Our training programs focus on end-to-end development, from onboarding through senior leadership. We invest in our employees to ensure they have the marketplace knowledge, skills, and competencies to compete and lead in a global economy. Our training programs focus on end-to-end development from onboarding through senior leadership. Our compensation philosophy is simple: we pay a competitive base salary, within the local market in which we operate, and reward performance during the annual merit review process. In accordance with Colorado EPEWA, the base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $150,000 annually, commensurate with the skills, talent, capabilities, and experience each candidate brings to a role. Our success is measured by the positive impact we make on people, our communities, and the world in which we live.

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Our Commitment to Our People

Across the globe, we are united by a singular Purpose: Sustainability is no small ambition. That’s why everything we do is geared toward a sustainable future—for our generation and all those to come. Through groundbreaking innovations, HVACR technology and cold chain solutions, we are reducing carbon emissions and improving energy efficiency in spaces of all sizes, from residential to commercial to industrial.

Our employees are our greatest strength. We believe that our culture of passion, openness, and collaboration empowers us to work toward the same goal - to make the world a better place. We invest in the end-to-end development of our people, beginning at onboarding and through senior leadership, so they can thrive personally and professionally.

Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs: medical insurance plans, dental and vision coverage, 401(k) and more. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave. 

Together, we have the opportunity – and the power – to continue to revolutionize the technology behind air conditioning, heating and refrigeration, and cultivate a better future. Learn more about us and how you can join our team!

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Copeland, we believe having a diverse, equitable and inclusive environment is critical to our success. We are committed to creating a culture where every employee feels welcomed, heard, respected, and valued for their experiences, ideas, perspectives and expertise. Ultimately, our diverse and inclusive culture is the key to driving industry-leading innovation, better serving our customers and making a positive impact in the communities where we live. 

Work Authorization

Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1 with OPT or CPT, H-1, H-2, L-1, B, J or TN, or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Copeland is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, religion, national origin, age, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.

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With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.