External Reporting Lead Analyst

Build your best future with the Johnson Controls team

As a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, our mission is to reimagine the performance of buildings to serve people, places and the planet. Join a winning team that enables you to build your best future! Our teams are uniquely positioned to support a multitude of industries across the globe. You will have the opportunity to develop yourself through meaningful work projects and learning opportunities. We strive to provide our employees with an experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Become a member of the Johnson Controls family and thrive in an empowering company culture where your voice and ideas will be heard - your next great opportunity is just a few clicks away!

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

Are you interested in making an impact? Our team is full of collaborators, multi-taskers and agile accounting professionals. We believe in partnership, in driving accountability and in working to help our teammates and the business achieve their goals. We are looking for people to join us that love what they do & have the desire to grow their career. We will give you the opportunity to work on projects inside and outside of your department that will sharpen your skills. For us, it is about finding people that fit both the job and the culture. If you are looking for a company that will provide you with challenges while offering you opportunities - apply today!

What you will do:

Prepare GAAP and SEC-compliant financial reports and disclosures for external audiences, including shareholders, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and investment analysts. Lead the annual audits for the Company's employee benefit plans.

How you will do it:

• Assists with the preparation of the 10-K, 10-Q, earnings release, and other financials.

• Coordinates with various global Business Unit personnel and corporate departments to ensure receipt of timely and accurate financial and nonfinancial information which is used in the preparation of the Company's financial statements.

• Leads the Company's annual employee benefit plan audits, including all defined contribution, defined benefit, health and welfare, and master trust plans. Responsibilities include communicating with HR and external auditors, preparing or reviewing annual financial statements and related footnotes, and accumulating benefit plan data, including actuarial reports, trustee statements, third party confirmations.

• Prepares special reports and analyses, and assists with special projects as needed.

• Provides internal and external auditors with information required to perform annual audits and quarterly reviews.

• Assists with monthly accounting procedures which may be related to derivatives, pensions and/or equity.

• Partners with various departments, including JCI Business Unit Accounting teams around the world, HR and Benefits, Corporate Treasury, Investor Relations, FP&A, and Corporate Consolidations.

• Mentors junior team members including interns and/or employees that are part of JCI's rotational program

• Ensures proper documentation of and compliance with the Company's internal control procedures.

What we look for:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA certification desired, but not required

• Minimum three+ years of relevant experience, preferably with a public accounting firm and/or experience with large, global publicly traded companies

• Proven understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting, preferably including the accounting and reporting of employee benefit plans

• Detail-oriented and dedication to, and understanding of, the importance of reporting accurate figures.

• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

• Ability to build professional relationships with individuals at all levels across the organization

• Ability to solve problems and see opportunities for operational improvement and a drive to achieve both short and long-term results

• A strong desire to learn and grow personally and professionally

• Computer proficiency, including familiarity with a variety of software applications

This will be a hybrid role based in the Glendale, WI office.

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