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Objective of function

Provide overall regional leadership and set the strategic direction and execution for the Record to Report (R2R) process including:

• Ensuring the accurate and timely preparation of financial data in the ERP general ledger in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. (U.S. GAAP)
• Supporting Business Unit executive management with timely financial reporting information

This position will lead, manage and continually develop a superior R2R shared services department and establish and execute a clear vision for global accounting services.

Main tasks/important responsibilities

The Controller - SSC Record to Report responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Accounting and Finance Activities

• Oversee the operational excellence and quality of the R2R functions within the regional shared services center (SSC), including General Accounting (i.e.: journal entry preparation and approval, account reconciliations, month-end close procedures, consolidations, etc), Intercompany Accounting, Fixed Assets Accounting, Bank Reconciliations and Internal Financial Reporting
• Provide leadership and set the strategic direction and execution for R2R related to accurate and timely reporting of financial information and analysis for both internal and external reporting, in accordance with Johnson Controls Inc. (JCI) and Building Efficiency (BE) accounting policies, U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (U.S.GAAP) and other statutory or government reporting guidelines
• Partner with the Regional business units to ensure that the business needs, from an R2R scope, are being met
• Support Regional business units with high level financial analysis as required
• Review regional consolidated financial statements for quality and accuracy before submission to BE HQ
• Perform monthly or periodic reviews of general ledger, country, business unit or regional financial statements with regional business leaders, as necessary, prior to closing the general ledgers
• Recommend and ensure that global process change directives and other changes are implemented regionally
• Provide leadership to the Regional R2R teams
• Recommend and implement, in coordination with global process change management (BE HQ Accounting & Finance), new or updates to current JCI or BE policies
• Direct the integration of acquisitions into the R2R process. Ensure required training in conjunction with acquisition integration
• Recommend and assist with the implementation of global technology improvements, based upon analysis of business issues, which reduce costs or improve quality. Ensure that we have proper process integration with all IT business systems.
• Lead the development of accounting design for new technology and technology enhancements. Perform user testing and make additional recommendations as needed.
• Develop and implement, in cooperation with global process change management, process improvement/best practices that focus on reducing costs and cycle time, and /or improve quality, within the framework of U.S. GAAP, customer satisfaction, and business financial performance relative to the entire R2R process
• Ensure comprehensive communications to all business stakeholders including field operations, region and business unit leadership as it relates to R2R
• Support the timely reporting of key financial information, monitor the performance and quality of the activities performed based on agreed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs)
• Participate in development and implement Service Level Agreements for services provided. Measure and report selected performance metrics, customer satisfaction ratings, and ongoing improvement plans for all services
• Ensure the Regional R2R function is adequately prepared for compliance reviews, internal audits and external audits
• Coordinate with the SSC FP&A lead the development of the annual R2R budget, quarterly R2R forecasts and monthly variance reporting
• Proactively monitor and operate a robust internal control environment in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley or similar requirements
• Provide prompt response to all information requests

People & HR Activities

• Lead the management of day to day operations of all R2R personnel. Ensure all hiring, performance reviews and performance management issues for department in accordance with HR practices and procedures
• Direct the workforce planning needs and career development of R2R team
• Ensure smooth daily operations of the R2R team by providing support to team members, actively managing team members' work volume and investigating inefficiencies
• Achieve deadlines set by leadership and the business and proactively monitor and raise instances where deadlines cannot be met in a timely fashion
• Provide proactive, relevant and timely communications, both oral and written
• Build a climate that energizes team members and drives accountability
• Assist with recruitment, hiring and retaining finance staff
• Develop improvement plans for those employees who are not performing up to the expectations
• Lead the creation and modification of training programs and review content

Latin America Specific Responsibilities:

• Validate labor / material costs transfers between the BE businesses (i.e. Systems, Service, GWS) in compliance with U.S. GAAP and SOX
• Oversee the monthly close of contract accounting systems (Oracle, Lawson, CMS)
• Oversee Service Agreement revenue recognition for all Service Agreements including instances of change orders

General :

HSEE :

• Follow all Health & Safety and Environmental requirements that are defined on work instructions or communicated in training
• Follow required emergency prevention and operational controls
• Report all accidents, occupational illnesses and emergencies

Quality:

• Apply, execute and maintain function related BOS issues
• In addition to the above mentioned tasks other activities and responsibilities may be individually defined

Requirements

Education (technical and/or commercial)

• Professional accountancy qualification such as, CPA, CIMA, ACCA, ACA required.
• Bachelors (or local equivalent) Degree in accounting and / or finance
• MBA PreferredAdequate professional experience focusing on finance/controlling especially accounting, finance, controlling is required.
• Big 4 Audit background preferred

Job experience

• 8+ years of progressively more responsible assignments in a publically traded, multi-divisional, global manufacturing or service business
• Demonstrated ability to effectively balance financial and operational factors and analyze complex business problems to develop appropriate solutions in a timely and responsive nature
• Significant experience working with global financial information systems and controls in a large, complex business that provides consistent and reliable information
• Strong experience with global operations, including acquisitions, joint ventures, financial planning, contracts, etc.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, strong interpersonal skills, analytical, change management and communication skills

Professional knowledge: in detail when specialist function

• Strong U.S. GAAP technical accounting background
• International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) experience is preferred
• Microsoft Office, SAP, iScala, Oracle and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) experience
• ERP implementation and process mapping experience (iScala, SAP, Oracle)
• Fluent in English and applicable local language(s)

Johnson Controls is a global diversified technology and multi industrial leader serving a wide range of customers in more than 150 countries. Our 120,000 employees create intelligent buildings, efficient energy solutions, integrated infrastructure and next generation transportation systems that work seamlessly together to deliver on the promise of smart cities and communities. Our commitment to sustainability dates back to our roots in 1885, with the invention of the first electric room thermostat. We are committed to helping our customers win and creating greater value for all of our stakeholders through strategic focus on our buildings and energy growth platforms.