Manager R2R

The Manager Record to Report performs advanced-level and managerial responsibilities as required to support the needs of the business. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following. 

Accounting and Reporting

• Owns accounting and reporting for assigned set of books and complex entities
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure
• Ensures all transactions are in compliance with US and local GAAP and are posted in a timely manner
• Ensure accounts are properly reconciled with documentation to support account balances in accordance with Stryker’s corporate finance policies
• Ensures and maintains documentation to support account balances and transactions in a manner that facilitates the efficient review and audit of books and records
• Acts as escalation point for the accounting team and local business partners and manages issues to resolution
• Corresponds with the senior management regarding any financial decisions that are made
• Leads internal and external audits to ensure audit objectives are efficiently and effectively achieved
• Develops action plans that ensures timely follow up of any audit points
• Drives continued simplification of accounting operations and standardizes processes in close collaboration with peers

Month-end and Year-end Close

• Leads team of accountants to timely completion of the closing schedule
• Ensures financial information is reviewed to identify any issues that would impact the accuracy and reliability of financial information presented
• Reviews financial reports according to Divisional and Corporate reporting requirements

Balance Sheet Reviews

• Perform regular reviews of balance sheet accounts to ensure the accounts are properly stated
• Take necessary actions if material over/understatements are identified
• Reports findings and recommendations and ensure corrective actions are taken as necessary

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Ensures all core processes are documented with risk and control points clearly identified
• Ensures proper segregation of duties and delegated authorities are maintained and monitored
• Ensures an efficient and effective system of internal controls to maintain compliance with SOX 404, anti-corruption / anti-bribery laws and regulation, Stryker policies and procedures and any other relevant laws and regulations
• Ensures regular monitoring of the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance processes
• Proactively identify and report any compliance issues or emerging risks and development and implement mitigation plans

People Management

• Manages and supervises staff of professionals, including senior accountants, accountants and finance supervisors to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met
• Ensures teams work in line with established company HR and recruitment guidelines
• Works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff
• Makes self-available as coach / mentor in assisting direct reports to develop in their positions
• Delegates tasks to direct reports in line with skill, knowledge and ability and where necessary identify skill gaps and training requirements
• Ensures staff has access to appropriate training for new and existing staff as needed
• Maintain regular communications on performance and development

Education

• Degree in Business and Administration
• Professional certification in accounting (CPA or equivalent) highly preferred
• Fluent in English, French is a plus
• Fixed Assets knowledge is a plus
• Knowledge of USGAAP,
• Good knowledge with Sarbanes Oxley Act and/or internal control concepts

Experience

Minimum experience of 3 to 5 years in an Accounting Manager or equivalent position in a multinational (preferably US based) or an auditing company.

Competencies

• Proven leadership in managing large teams
• Shared Service experience (preferred)
• Strong prioritization and resource management skills
• High integrity, commitment, and accountability
• Ability to motivate teams and drive results under pressure
• Effective communication across all organizational levels
• Innovative problem-solving to meet business needs