Posted:
11/12/2025, 4:00:00 PM
Location(s):
Metro Manila, Philippines ⋅ Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Experience Level(s):
Senior
Field(s):
Accounting
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!
We are seeking a highly skilled Cost Accounting Lead within our Global Business Services (GBS). This role will be responsible for overseeing operations of a team within the Cost Accounting department, which encompasses inventory accounting, cost analysis, and measuring cost drivers. It involves supervising a cost accounting team, ensuring the adherence to designed processes and controls.
· Oversee the daily functions of a team of 5 – 20 within the Cost Accounting department
· Support the establishment and maintenance of a stringent control environment that aligns with the company's internal control framework and global policy
· Manage the accounting of assets in inventory, providing guidance on any adjustments necessary to accurately reflect actual inventory
· Review cost analysis reports, including determining cost of goods sold (COGS) and estimating the variance from forecasted costs
· Analyze cost drivers identified and work with internal stakeholders to report and mitigate them to lower costs
· Set goals for the cost accounting team that are in line with the company's financial objectives
· Develop, implement, and uphold systems, procedures, and policies within cost accounting to enhance accuracy and efficiency
· Monitor and report on metrics, and propose strategies to meet KPIs and SLAs
· Ensure timely and precise monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings related to cost accounting
· Enforce compliance with regulatory standards and company policies
· Train, mentor, and assess the performance of Cost Accounting resources
· Assist with financial audits related to cost accounting
· Work with various departments within Global Business Services to ensure smooth E2E operations
· Foster and maintain strong relationships with team members and other internal stakeholders
Essential:
· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
· 7+ years of relevant experience in cost accounting or financial management
· 2+ years in a management position
· Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant designation
· Highly detail-oriented with the ability to work under tight deadlines
· Experience managing a team in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
· Strong leadership and communication skills
Preferred:
· Master’s degree in a relevant field
Essential:
· Highly proficient with Microsoft Office Suite
· Familiarity with Oracle ERP Suite
· Expert level understanding of cost accounting processes and best practices
Fluency in English both spoken and written is required.
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.
Flexible and competitive benefits plans offer the right options to meet your individual/family needs. We provide employees with flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation and holiday leave.
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, disability or protected veteran status. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment.
Website: https://www.copeland.com/
Headquarter Location: Sidney, Ohio, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1921
IPO Status: Private
Last Funding Type: Secondary Market
Industries: Consumer Electronics ⋅ Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC) ⋅ Industrial ⋅ Manufacturing