Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission-critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry-leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real-world results and help move society forward.
What we offer:
• Competitive salary
• Paid vacation/holidays/sick time
• Comprehensive benefits package including 401K, medical, dental and vision care
• On-the-job/cross training opportunities
• Encouraging and collaborative team environment
• Dedication to safety through our Zero Harm policy
Johnson Controls is seeking a passionate and strategic Finance Early Talent Program Manager to lead the development and execution of our Finance early career programs, including internships and rotational development programs. This role is responsible for developing early-career finance talent while building a strong pipeline of future finance leaders for the organization.
Working closely with Finance and Human Resources leadership, you will oversee participant development, program operations, stakeholder engagement, and learning initiatives to deliver a best-in-class experience that supports both business objectives and employee growth. This highly visible role serves as a critical leadership development pipeline for the Finance organization and supports more than 50 early-career employees across multiple locations.
How You Will Do It
- Lead the overall strategy, execution, and administration of Finance and Accounting internship and rotational programs.
- Partner with Finance and HR leaders to identify talent needs, development priorities, and succession planning opportunities that support long-term business objectives.
- Manage participant performance, career development, coaching, and progression through the program while fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability.
- Design and deliver learning and development experiences focused on finance acumen, professional development, leadership capability, and business knowledge.
- Build and maintain relationships with universities, professional organizations, and external partners to strengthen Johnson Controls' early talent pipeline and employer brand.
- Oversee onboarding, mentorship, sponsorship, and rotational experiences to ensure participants receive meaningful development opportunities and exposure across the business.
- Serve as Chair of the Regional Steering Committee, collaborating with global program leaders to align best practices and drive consistency across early talent programs.
- Monitor program success through participant feedback, retention metrics, performance outcomes, and other key performance indicators to continuously improve program effectiveness.
- Influence and engage senior leaders, managers, and stakeholders to ensure alignment between business needs and talent development priorities.
- Coach participants and managers through performance discussions, developmental feedback, and career planning conversations.
What We Look ForRequired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in finance, leadership development, talent development, early career program management, learning and development, or a related discipline.
- Strong understanding of finance and accounting concepts, with the ability to credibly coach and develop finance talent.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex programs and driving results through influence and collaboration.
- Proven ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees across various stages of their careers.
- Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
- Ability to provide constructive feedback, navigate difficult conversations, and foster a culture of accountability and growth.
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working within a Finance or Accounting function.
- Experience leading internship, rotational, early career, or leadership development programs.
- Knowledge of talent management, succession planning, performance management, and employee development practices.
- Experience partnering with universities, campus recruiting teams, and external talent organizations.
- Demonstrated success developing high-potential talent and building leadership pipelines.
HIRING SALARY RANGE: $100,000-$120,000 (Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.) This position includes a competitive benefits package. The posted salary range reflects the target compensation for this role. However, we recognize that exceptional candidates may bring unique skills and experiences that exceed the typical profile. If you believe your background warrants consideration beyond the stated range, we encourage you to apply. To support an efficient and fair hiring process, we may use technology assisted tools, including artificial intelligence (AI), to help identify and evaluate candidates. All hiring decisions are ultimately made by human reviewers. For details, please visit the About Us tab on the Johnson Controls Careers site at https://jobs.johnsoncontrols.com/about-us
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Human Resources, or a related field
- 8+ years of experience in finance, leadership development, talent development, early career program management, learning and development, or a related discipline
- Strong understanding of finance and accounting concepts
- Experience leading complex programs and driving results through influence and collaboration
- Ability to coach, mentor, and develop employees across various career stages
- Strong communication, facilitation, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to provide constructive feedback, navigate difficult conversations, and foster accountability and growth
- Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving capabilities
- Experience working within a Finance or Accounting function
- Experience leading internship, rotational, early career, or leadership development programs
- Knowledge of talent management, succession planning, performance management, and employee development practices
- Experience partnering with universities, campus recruiting teams, and external talent organizations
- Success developing high-potential talent and building leadership pipelines
Johnson Controls Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Johnson Controls and has not been reviewed or approved by Johnson Controls.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is positioned as a meaningful part of the package through employer 401(k) matching, repeatedly framed as a strong pillar of the overall rewards mix. The matching contribution is described with specific match levels in multiple places, reinforcing perceived value for long-term saving.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time off is presented as comparatively robust, with multiple paid holiday categories, vacation time, and sick time described as generous or “amazing” in places. Paid time off breadth appears to be a consistent contributor to total rewards attractiveness beyond base pay.
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Flexible Benefits — Benefits are described as broad and customizable, spanning standard medical/dental/vision plus optional add-ons like pet insurance, identity protection, and legal support. Tuition reimbursement is repeatedly highlighted as a high-value option supporting professional development.
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What We Do
At Johnson Controls, we transform the environments where people live, work, learn and play. From optimizing building performance to improving safety and enhancing comfort, we drive the outcomes that matter most. Dedicated to protecting the environment, we deliver our promise in industries such as healthcare, education, data centers and manufacturing. With a global team of 100,000 experts in more than 150 countries and over 130 years of innovation, we are the power behind our customers’ mission. Our leading portfolio of building technology and solutions includes some of the most trusted names in the industry, such as Tyco®, York®, Metasys®, Ruskin®, Titus®, Frick®, Penn®, Sabroe®, Simplex®, Ansul® and Grinnell®.
