At Trane TechnologiesTM 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 are 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 Job Summary The Senior Manager SOX Compliance is a highly motivated and results-oriented leader A strategic thinker focused on the execution and delivery of a world-class Sarbanes Oxley SOX compliance program This position is key in supporting our Global SOX Compliance Leader across regions to manage the company s SOX compliance program drive innovation strengthen relationships with our stakeholders and build manage a cohesive and efficient team The ideal candidate will be an internal controls subject expert with significant experience and excellent working knowledge of SEC and SOX requirements as well as US accepted accounting practices GAAP They have had experience in identifying and driving improvements in SOX compliance internal controls and risk assessment programs They will have the ability to work with and direct a local team with global responsibilities to deliver a leading practice control environment and culture solid executive presentation communication and problem-solving skills and be comfortable in dealing with ambiguity in a fast-paced and changing environment Responsibilities Lead the execution of annual SOX Compliance program as follows o Oversee coordination and performance of detailed walkthroughs of key processes to document the design of key SOX controls develop or update process narratives and identify any design gaps for remediation o Oversee performance of testing of key controls confirm any deficiencies with control owners and where required develop validate and coordinate remediation actions o Provide guidance and support to the testing team in terms of testing approach and documentation o Manage resource assessment and allocation quality assurance on testing issue verification and remediation and general project and issue reporting o Be a trusted partner to control owners and functional leaders to drive meaningful and sustainable remediation to identified or expected internal controls issues Effectively partner with the Regional SOX Compliance teams Participate in annual SOX scoping and risk assessment process by collaborating with cross-functional teams to stay up to date on significant changes internally and externally that may have an impact on the design and or operating effectiveness of controls Develop and conduct risk and control assessments to assess key operational and financial risk across area of responsibility Provide leadership to business compliance representatives in the execution of internal control related assessments and control deficiency remediation Implement leading practice control guidance to ensure the Company meets SOX requirements Drive innovation to reduce the number of manual controls working with IT and other teams by automating control activities ITGCs and embedding data analytics into SOX processes Provide input into the development and enhancement of control related policies and procedures for the organization Maintain on-going communication with internal and external auditors including alignment on SOX planning walkthroughs testing audit requests and deficiency evaluation Continue to develop enhance and provide leading class practice reporting to key stakeholders Support the 302 sub-certification process for areas of responsibility Develop structured and systematic training programs to enhance the control environment and culture within the organization Serve as a subject matter expert to provide support and guidance to stakeholders and SOX teams Provide training and guidance to local SOX team Attract develop and retain diverse talent for the local SOX team Mentor engage and support team members offering substantive objective and timely feedback on performance through both formal and informal channels Provide career coaching and development to help team members achieve their personal goals and explore career path opportunities Professional Skills Maintain and exhibit the highest standards of ethics professionalism integrity and discipline Demonstrated expertise in fundamentals of internal controls and testing design Strong collaboration and interpersonal skills required to work effectively across regions business units and functions High attention to detail Focus on continuous improvement Extensive knowledge of SOX Section 302 and 404a requirements and relevant audit standards Exceptional written and verbal communication skills including documentation of audit findings and recommendations Ability to relate to people at all levels in the organization with the experience and ability to motivate manage rally and mentor their team Possess project management skills to facilitate timely completion of established project and audit milestones Ability to handle highly confidential information in a strictly professional manner Critical thinking analytical and financial analysis skills Excellent team skills and talent development skills Qualifications Bachelor s degree in accounting or finance or equivalent Certified Public Accountant CPA Chartered Accountant or equivalent certification 10 years of combined relevant audit and or SOX compliance experience required including relevant Big 4 public accounting experience Demonstrated expertise in fundamentals of internal controls as well as audit and testing design Strong analytical skills with experience in statistical modeling and analysis 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