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Manager, Accounting Transformation

Carrier Enterprise
Syracuse, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 12/31/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/15/2026
About Us

Carrier Enterprise (CE) is a subsidiary of the largest independent HVAC/R distribution company in the world, Watsco, Inc. At CE we proudly distribute industry leading brands such as Carrier, Bryant, Payne, GREE and other brands of HVAC and Refrigeration equipment, as well as a full-line of aftermarket parts, supplies and accessories. CE has approximately 200 locations throughout 28 states, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico and Canada with over 2,000 employees. Our vast footprint, inventory and e-Commerce platform allows us to provide our customers with best in class service when they need it and where they need it.

Carrier Enterprise is dedicated to providing Comfort Excellence to the HVAC/R industry. Our vision for Carrier Enterprise is simple...to become a world-class distribution company, and achieve differentiation through the relentless pursuit of service excellence. Our customers and our employees make the difference. We have vast opportunities at our stores, distribution centers, field offices, business units and Headquarter location. We embrace the diverse experiences, backgrounds, knowledge and ideas that make up our company culture. Those experiences only strengthen our teams and our business. From our retail locations to our e-Commerce and mobile platforms our team has the tools to help you grow your career at Carrier Enterprise. See where your drive will take you!

Find out more about CE at www.carrierenterprise.com.

Carrier Enterprise is an Equal Opportunity Employer. CE offers a competitive total pay (plus bonus on sales incentives) and benefits package inclusive of health, dental, vision, life insurance and 401(k).

Manager of Accounting Transformation- HVAC Products | Carrier Enterprise

Introduction

Carrier Enterprise, a leading national distributor of residential and light commercial HVAC products, is seeking a dynamic Manager of Accounting Transformation. Join a team that excels in providing top-notch HVAC/R products, parts, and supplies through licensed HVAC/R dealers and contractors.

Company Description

Carrier Enterprise (CE) is a premier national distributor specializing in residential and light commercial Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) products, parts, and supplies. We serve licensed HVAC/R dealers and contractors, ensuring top-quality HVAC solutions across 28 states, Puerto Rico, the Caribbean, Latin America, Mexico, and Canada. With over 200 locations, we are well-positioned to meet our customers' HVAC/R needs.

Company Website

www.carrierenterprise.com

Position Summary

The Manager of Accounting Transformation will serve as the strategic program lead responsible for designing, implementing, and executing comprehensive accounts payable automation solution across the organization. This role combines financial leadership, process improvement expertise, and changing management capability to modernize AP operations, enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and improve compliance and visibility across the AP function.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain the comprehensive AP automation strategy, roadmap, and business case aligned with organizational objectives; establish program governance, including steering committees, workstreams, and decision-making frameworks
  • Define program scope, objectives, timelines, budgets, and success metrics (KPIs); secure executive sponsorship and stakeholder buy-in across finance, operations, IT, and vendor management
  • Lead the end-to-end implementation of AP automation platform(s), including vendor evaluation, selection, contracting, and systems integration with existing ERP, accounting, and financial systems
  • Manage project timelines, budgets, resource allocation, and risk mitigation; conduct detailed process mapping, redesign, and optimization of current AP workflows
  • Develop and execute comprehensive management and communication strategies, conduct training programs for finance team, AP staff, and key business stakeholders
  • Build and lead a cross-functional transformation team (finance, IT, process improvement, compliance); manage relationships with software vendors, system integrators, and consultants
  • Lead process redesign initiatives to maximize automation benefits; identify and eliminate manual touchpoints, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies while establishing best practices for invoice receipt, matching, approval workflows, and payment processing
  • Ensure implementation maintains and enhances internal controls and compliance standards; establish baseline metrics and define target state KPIs (processing time, cost per invoice, error rates); monitor and report on program ROI, cost savings, and operational improvements

Education

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field; MBA preferred
  • 12 years in accounting/finance operations and transformation, including 7 years in accounts payable and 5 years leading enterprise-wide digital transformation or process improvement initiatives in a senior/leadership role
  • Demonstrated experience with AP automation platforms (Coupa, Tungsten, Basware, Medius, or similar)
  • Proficiency with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, or similar)
  • Knowledge of AP automation technology, RPA, OCR, and AI/ML applications in finance
  • Exceptional program/project management, change management, leadership, communication, and analytical capabilities
  • Strategic thinking, problem-solving, vendor negotiation, and detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications

  • Project Management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) and experience with process mining, analytics tools, or lean six sigma methodologies
  • Familiarity with cybersecurity and data privacy requirements (SOX, GDPR)

Prior experience in Shared Services Center environment or distribution indust

Benefits

Health Insurance

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance (Short-term and Long-term)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development

Paid Vacation & Sick time

Company Paid Holiday's

401(k) Plan with Employer Match

Employee Discount Program

Invitation To Apply

Full-time and part-time positions are available. To explore this exciting opportunity and other career opportunities at Carrier Enterprise, visit our careers page at www.carrierenterprise.com/careers. Learn more about our company and team.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Carrier Enterprise, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, race, religion, disability, sex, or national origin. We support a diverse and inclusive workplace where we employ, retain, terminate, and otherwise treat all employees and job applicants on the basis of merit, qualifications, and competence.

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