Statutory Account Team Leader

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Where is the work:

Statutory Account Team Leader (org title = RTR Country Leader Italy - Finance)

Trane Technologies is seeking a Record to Report (RTR) Team Leader based in Trezzano sul Naviglio, Milan, Italy.

In Italy, Trane Technologies operates through four statutory entities covering distribution and service activities, manufacturing, and support functions.

This role is part of the RTR Statutory Reporting team, an experienced local team of three, based in Trezzano, within the broader Regional RTR organization of 14 professionals across multiple countries and part of the larger EMEA RTR function.

Reporting to the Record to Report Regional Leader, the successful candidate will oversee statutory finance activities for three of the four Italian legal entities — one in Trezzano and two in Bari and will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and statutory books of record, as well as full compliance with local statutory, tax, and corporate reporting requirements, Local GAAP, US GAAP, and Italian tax regulations.

The successful candidate will also contribute to process improvement, automation, reporting excellence, and productivity initiatives, while ensuring strong internal controls and high-quality financial governance.

This is a full-time onsite role, working alongside your colleagues, with up to 30 days per year of flexible work location.

Main responsibilities:

• Lead and support two experienced team members based in Trezzano

• Oversee monthly close activities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of general ledgers, sub-ledgers, and related accounts

• Ensure compliance with Trane Technologies’ Standards of Internal Control, FICAP requirements, and reporting timetables

• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations in line with internal control standards

• Coordinate the preparation of statutory financial statements and audit files

• Manage statutory audits and ensure timely completion of all required statutory filings

• Support the tax function and liaise with external tax advisors to ensure accurate and timely filing of local tax returns

• Ensure compliance with VAT, Corporate Income Tax, and Transfer Pricing requirements

• Prepare quarterly US GAAP tax provisions using OneSource for relevant legal entities

• Lead and participate in MDI initiatives, including AI projects, automation, reporting improvement, and productivity actions

• Identify, address, and resolve compliance issues within the area of responsibility

• Monitor and use performance metrics and KPIs to support continuous improvement

• Build effective working relationships with business unit teams and cross-functional stakeholders

Internal interactions:

• RTR Finance Shared Services Team, Bangalore

• Senior Finance Leaders for both the RtR function and the Business units

• Tax , VAT, Treasury and Legal functions

• Corporate Reporting team

• Internal Audit and SOX teams

External interactions:

• External Auditors

• Tax advisors

• OdV Supervisory Board (LD 231/2001)

What you will bring:

 Essential

• Qualified accountant with a minimum of 5 years of relevant professional experience

• Strong experience with financial and tax systems such as Oracle and OneSource

• Good knowledge of Italian GAAP and US GAAP

• Proven leadership capability, with the ability to operate effectively as a collaborative team player and trusted business partner.

• Experience as a people manager or coordinator, with innovation and promoting continuous improvement mindset.

• Strong communication, influencing, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to manage high volumes of data accurately and work effectively under tight deadlines.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel; knowledge and practical use of AI applications is considered a strong plus

• Fluency in English, both written and spoken. Knowledge of another European language is welcome.

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Disclaimer: We strive to provide competitive compensation for this position, tailored to a variety of factors. The actual compensation will depend on elements such as seniority, merit, geographic location, education, experience,  travel requirements, and union designation.   Our compensation range is generally based on the national average for the country.  Additionally, benefits may vary depending on the region, business alignment, union involvement, and employee status.

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.