Statutory Account Team Leader

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Where is the work:
On-Site (5 days)

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 con