**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 someone looking for a career change, a professional, an undergraduate student exploring your first opportunity, or recent graduate, 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 expanding our finance team and are looking for a Chief Accountant who will be responsible for accounting processes, coordination of financial closings, and cooperation with GBS within an international group. Are you looking for a professional challenge in accounting and would like to be involved in managing key financial processes of the company? We look forward to meeting you! **Key Responsibilities:** + Managing the company’s complete accounting agenda in compliance with applicable legislation and accounting standards. + Coordinating monthly and annual financial closings in accordance with US GAAP. + Methodological leadership of the accounting team and close cooperation with GBS (Global Business Services). + Reviewing accounting records and ensuring the accuracy and completeness of accounting transactions. + Preparing tax returns and statistical reports. + Cooperating with external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory authorities. + Setting up, implementing, and overseeing internal accounting and financial processes. + Managing cash flow, overseeing liabilities, and monitoring their timely settlement. + Handling tax-related matters in line with US GAAP and cooperating with the parent company on tax reporting. + Active cooperation with other departments across the company. **Ideal candidate:** + Secondary or university education in finance. + At least 3 years of experience in accounting. + Knowledge of electronic accounting systems. + Good knowledge of Czech accounting standards (CZ GAAP). + Advanced level of English (spoken and written). + Advanced knowledge of MS Office. + Strong communication and organizational skills. **Preferred qualifications and experience:** + Professional financial certifications. + Experience in a manufacturing environment within a corporate company. + Experience with Oracle ERP systems; knowledge of US GAAP. **About the location:** Copeland in Mikulov has development, production and testing laboratory under one roof. It allows for a varied job experience, emphasizes a friendly atmosphere in the team, belonging and mutual trust. A wide product portfolio from compressors to state-of-the-art condensing units is a great advantage of the local plant. It offers a wide range of applications, provides stability in the business area and at the same time a very diverse room for development. Copeland in Mikulov is a unique opportunity for anyone who appreciates the background of an international company, wants to be part of cutting-edge technological development and at the same time work in a team where mutual support is important. The culture of the Moravian approach to people and life has been intertwined with a view beyond the horizon of the 21st century. It is not so surprising that it is in Mikulov. For more information about our state-of-the-art Mikulov plant, please visit our website. (https://21prilezitosti.cz/) **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 parental leav, 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 or disability. We are committed to providing a workplace free of any discrimination or harassment. **Work Authorization** Copeland will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the Country in which they apply. This is not a position for which sponsorship or work authorization will be provided. **No calls or agency requests please.** With $5B of global revenue, Copeland is a leading provider of compression products, electronics, software, and solutions across many applications within Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration (HVACR), where macro and regulatory trends towards environmental sustainability, leads to changes in HVACR technology. Other products include other heating applications, food service and retail, transportation, and healthcare/life sciences. This new business also has a solution portfolio that manages, monitors, and controls refrigeration units in the commercial setting, as well as software solutions that measure and monitor temperature conditions of refrigerated goods in transit, where there is a greater emphasis on energy management/sustainability solutions globally.