About this role
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.
We are a sustainable company engaged to the values of Excellence, Innovation, Collaboration, Respect and Responsibility. We seek professionals who share our vision of creating sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet, today and for future generations.
We are looking for your talent, join our team and start your journey today!
Cost Accounting Analyst
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!
Role and Responsibilities
We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Accounting Analyst within our Global Business Services (GBS). This role will be responsible for performing inventory accounting, conducting cost analyses, and determining key cost drivers.
Accountabilities
- Conduct comprehensive accounting for assets, meticulously identifying and analyzing reasons for changes in value
- Study and evaluate expenses that are directly associated with products, performing in-depth analyses of the cost of sales related to manufacturing processes
- Identify differences between forecasted and actual costing by thoroughly reviewing variance trends, enabling proactive measures to maintain control over business operations and financial performance
- Calculate and analyze cost drivers in detail to enhance understanding of financial performance, providing insights that support strategic planning and resource allocation
- Prepare and present detailed reports on inventory accounting, investigating and explaining various factors that influence value changes
- Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring accurate cost allocation and reporting across departments
- Adhere to regulatory standards and company policies in cost accounting activities
Qualifications and Experience
Essential:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
- 1 – 3 years of relevant experience in Cost Accounting
- Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced team environment
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Fast learner of technology and coachable
Preferred:
- Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant designation
Technical Skills and Knowledge
Essential:
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Familiarity with financial software and Oracle
- Solid understanding of cost accounting processes and best practices
Languages
- Fluency in English and proficiency in Spanish, both spoken and written, is required.
- Portuguese is a plus.
Collaboration First Hybrid Work Arrangements:
This role is hybrid eligible with the requirement to be in office at least three days per week. Colleagues are expected to demonstrate a collaboration first mindset, which is the understanding that teams will work together in-person and colleagues should be flexible to adjust their hybrid days based on business needs. You will have an opportunity to work with your team and leader to determine when you should be in office to drive meaningful connections and to best serve our customers.
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.
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 Inclusion & Belonging
At Copeland, we cultivate a strong sense of inclusion and belonging where individuals of all backgrounds, and with diverse perspectives, are embraced and treated fairly to enable a stronger workforce. Our employee resource groups play an important role in culture and community building at Copeland.
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, or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
No calls or agency requests please.
Other facts
About Copeland
Copeland is a global leader in sustainable climate solutions. We help commercial, industrial, refrigeration and residential customers reduce their carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency.
We are addressing issues like climate change, growing populations, electricity demands, and complex global supply chains with innovations that:
Advance energy transition in heating, cooling and cold chain solutions.
Accelerate the adoption of refrigerants that reduced climate impact.
Safeguard critical goods like food and medicine through the refrigerated supply chain (cold chain).
Sustainability has been at the heart of who we are for over 100 years.
We are backed by 18,000 talented colleagues globally with feet on the ground in more than 40 countries – a global presence that makes it possible to serve customers wherever they are in the world and meet challenges with scale and speed. Our industry-leading brands and diversified portfolio deliver innovation and technology proven in over 200 million installations worldwide.
Together, we create sustainable solutions that improve lives and protect the planet today and for future generations.
What you'll do
- The Cost Accounting Analyst will perform inventory accounting, conduct cost analyses, and determine key cost drivers. They will also prepare detailed reports and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure accurate cost allocation.
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