Job Title:  Manager, Accounting Controls

Position Summary

The Manager, Accounting Controls will report to the Senior Director, Corporate Finance & Reporting. This position is responsible for leading the Company’s global SOX program and other initiatives related to improving internal controls and will have two direct reports, both being Financial Analysts.

Duties

• Develop an annual plan and streamline process for monitoring/facilitating the refresh of SOX processes and control documentation across the company.
• Identify and lead strategic control project initiatives aimed at enhancing effectiveness and efficiency on a global scale, including periodic reporting to senior finance management.  
• Develop and conduct training sessions for process owners at least annually for updates/improvements related to the SOX process.
• Manage process owners as they work through the refresh of process and control documentation, including challenging existing internal controls and control documentation for improvement to accuracy, efficiency and effectiveness of controls. 
• Coordinate with internal/external auditors for successful and timely execution of process walkthrough and internal control testing plans.
• Lead remediation efforts for identified deficiencies.
• Provide monthly updates to senior finance and compliance management for monitoring status of process walkthroughs, tests of controls, identified deficiencies and remediation activities, as applicable.
• Monitor changes in the business, such as business combinations, systems implementations, etc., to ensure appropriate consideration is given to internal controls and compliance with statutory requirements.
• Assists in development and training through continuing education presentations for company personnel. 
• Bring a positive attitude and enthusiasm to work in a fast-paced and dynamic environment 
• Performs other related duties as required

Duties - cont'd

Education Degree

Required Experience

• 5+ years of relevant job experience
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting- CPA preferred
• Relevant experience with and understanding of SOX and internal controls, application and system access controls, COSO framework 
• Relevant experience with and understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and technical accounting issues 
• Relevant experience with and understanding of business combinations and process integration
• Accounting experience in a multi-national medical device, healthcare services or manufacturing company preferred

Preferred Experience

Specific skills and/or business competencies:

•    Strong analytical, project management and organizational skills with the ability to coordinate, manage, and train others.
•    Demonstrated ability to understand and interpret complex accounting and reporting requirements and auditing theories and explain in non-technical terms to assist financial managers in various countries in application.
•    Ability to make well-balanced business decisions in the best interest of the corporation in a changing business environment.
•    Excellent writing and communication skills are necessary.  This position will regularly interact with finance and non-finance personnel at varying levels and from diverse cultures.
•    Strong skills for process analysis, risk and control identification, and problem solving.
•    Employee must possess a thorough knowledge of accounting theories and practices.
•    Accountability for implementation and measurement of new and established processes.
•    Ability to collaborate internally establishing positive working relationships based on trust, and ability to be open to suggestions.
•    Ability to influence others across the organization to implement change.
•    Ability to work on multiple projects under time constraints.
•    Ability to deal with imperfect information and ambiguity.
•    Ability to network and collaborate cross-functionally.
•    Strong computer skills including Excel and Word are required.
•    Extremely detailed and results-oriented.
•    Manage and participate on special projects as required.
•    Oracle Financials experience preferred 

Skills