What you will do:

The Accounting and Finance Rotational Development Program is a 2.5-year program that develops early career professionals into future leaders of Johnson Controls (JCI). During the 2.5-year commitment, individuals rotate to new positions every 6 months to gain an overall understanding of the accounting and financial responsibilities within JCI as well as exposure to the various business models. At the end of the 2.5-year assignment, employees along with the leadership steering team work to find employees their post-graduation role within the business. You will gain experience in the key concentrations listed below. #AFRP

How you will do it:

Plant Accounting

• Responsible for tracking the financial business transactions that include, but are not limited to accruals, depreciation, intercompany transactions, cash transactions, etc. Must ensure proper accounts are being charged and accurate records are kept.

• Performs account analysis and timely preparation of reconciliations to ensure balance sheet accuracy including monitoring, tracking, and resolution of remediation items.

• Supports the business units by providing management monthly information and analysis.

• Ensures compliance to internal controls.

Financial Planning & Analysis

• Provides accounting and analytical financial support to management by working as a financial partner in analyzing ways to improve the profitability of the company.

• Assists in reviewing and interpreting operational results.

• Assists in preparation of the annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts. This analysis includes comparisons to previous quarters, projections for future quarters, and changes from previous plan/forecast.

• Assists in the monthly financial commentary and operations reviews, as well as analysis of actual results versus financial plan. Also monitors key indicators and trends in both income and trade working capital metrics.

• Reviews market and business data while analyzing trends.

Internal Controls

• Analyzes processes and documentation to assess the level of compliance with applicable procedures, adequacy of controls, efficiency and effectiveness of operations, and accuracy of reported information.

• Interviews individuals and surveys activities in audit areas assigned.

• Ensures audit approach and work program addresses the highest risk areas.

• Drafts, reviews, and discusses audit findings with Internal Audit management and the management of the audited unit on a timely basis.

All Rotations

• Assists departments in simplification and improvement of overall department processes.

• Assists in the creation of documentation to ensure consistent application and/or interpretation of processes or policies.

• Other duties and projects as assigned.

What we look for:

Required

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.

• Open to relocation across the U.S. and abroad.

• Proficiency in Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other Microsoft products.

• Strong interpersonal skills and decision-making ability.

• Effective and professional communication and organization skills.

• Start dates are January and July of 2023, must have the ability to start in either timeframe.

Rotations are primarily located in Milwaukee, WI with the opportunity to work in other U.S. locations at one of our plants. Associates may also complete one of the six-month assignments internationally.

Grow with Johnson Controls

During your assignment with JCI, you will have a variety of developmental opportunities in addition to your work assignments, such as: roundtable discussions with senior leaders, skill-building workshops, networking events, and community activities. No matter what your assignment, you will be presented with exceptional opportunities that help you explore diverse career paths. 87% of graduates from this program have achieved management level within Johnson Controls! A career with Johnson Controls paves the way for endless growth opportunities whether you want to stay within the United States or move abroad. For more information on our company, a list of other career opportunities, or to create a profile you can visit us at www.johnsoncontrols.com/early-career

Johnson Controls International plc. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. To view more information about your equal opportunity and non-discrimination rights as a candidate, visit EEO is the Law. If you are an individual with a disability and you require an accommodation during the application process, please visit here.

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