Director, Compliance and Policies

About the role

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! The Director of Compliance & Policy is a senior leadership role responsible for building and overseeing the company's SOX compliance program and serving as the enterprise leader for accounting policy governance. This leader ensures the organization maintains a strong internal control environment, meets all SOX regulatory requirements, and operates with clear, current, and well‑governed policies. This role partners closely with Internal Audit, Finance, IT, Legal, and business process owners to establish a strong internal control environment, ensure compliance with SOX requirements, and maintain clear, accurate, and up‑to‑date accounting policies. SOX Compliance Leadership Own and manage the SOX 404 compliance program, including scoping, risk assessment, control design, documentation, remediation, and reporting Lead a structured transition of certain SOX 404 program activities currently supported by Internal Audit (i.e. process narratives, flowcharts, RCM documentation, control owner inventory remediation follow-up, etc.), ensuring a clean handoff that restores Internal Audit independence Oversee the SOX lifecycle, including annual planning, control design evaluation, documentation updates, remediation tracking, and reporting Maintain SOX control documentation (process narratives, flowcharts, RCMs) and ensure timely updates by control owners Coordinate with Internal Audit and work with control owners to develop and track remediation plans and expected completion dates as well as ensure timely remediation of any identified deficiencies Review testing results provided by Internal Audit and assess deficiencies, including severity (deficiency, significant deficiency, material weakness), likelihood and impact, and aggregation of deficiencies across processes Own and manage the SOX 302 sub-certification process, including coordinating with business unit and functional leaders to confirm the integrity of financial reporting controls on a quarterly basis Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for SOX-related matters Monitor regulatory changes and emerging risks to ensure the SOX program remains aligned with best practices and evolving requirements Provide regular reporting to executive leadership on SOX readiness, issues, and remediation progress Accounting Policy Governance Own the accounting policy framework, including drafting, updating, and publishing accounting policies in collaboration with policy owners and technical accounting leaders Ensure accounting policies are aligned with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, and industry standards Maintain a centralized repository of accounting policies with appropriate version control and documentation Drive the annual accounting policy review cycle and ensure timely updates Provide guidance to Finance and business teams on the interpretation and application of accounting policies Monitor changes in accounting standards and coordinate policy updates, communication and training as needed Cross-Functional Leadership & Collaboration Act as a trusted advisor to senior leadership on internal controls, SOX readiness, and accounting policy matters Partner with Finance, Internal Audit, IT, Legal, and business units to ensure alignment between controls, processes, and accounting policies Support compliance-related assessments, investigations, and special projects as needed Build strong relationships with external auditors and manage compliance audit-related communications Team Leadership Lead a high-performing compliance and accounting policy team Provide coaching, mentorship, and professional development opportunities Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and continuous improvement Required education, experiences & skills: Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field 10+ years of audit and accounting experience from a combined external audit and public company environment Deep knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley, SEC reporting requirements, and PCAOB auditing standards Proven experience working directly with external auditors and executive leadership Strong background in public co

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