Controller

$200,000 - $300,000/Yr

LivaNova

Full-time - Senior

1,001-5,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

Join LivaNova, a global medical technology company with nearly five decades of experience, dedicated to improving the lives of patients worldwide. As a Controller, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing all technical and operational accounting functions within the organization. This position reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for establishing and maintaining the organization's accounting principles, practices, and procedures. You will ensure compliance with governmental, financial, and tax regulations while adhering to US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards. Collaboration with internal auditors and managing external audits will also be a key part of your responsibilities. In this role, you will manage, supervise, and support the accounting function, including personnel and resources. You will oversee global accounting functions for multiple legal entities and currencies, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other local accounting standards. Your expertise will be crucial in maintaining and enhancing internal control effectiveness, as well as developing and continually improving accounting processes and systems to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of financial information. You will also manage certain financial compliance activities, including the annual audit process and quarterly auditor reviews. Participation in identifying, developing, and implementing solutions to improve data accuracy, streamline processes, and enhance productivity will be expected. Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment is essential, and you will lead special projects as needed to drive improvements within the finance organization, including the current ERP upgrade to SAP S4.

Responsibilities

• Manage, supervise, and support the accounting function, including personnel and resources.
• Oversee global accounting functions for multiple legal entities and currencies.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other local accounting standards.
• Establish and maintain the organization's accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Maintain and enhance internal control effectiveness.
• Develop and continually improve accounting processes and systems to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of financial information.
• Manage certain financial compliance activities, including the annual audit process and quarterly auditor reviews.
• Participate in identifying, developing, and implementing solutions to improve data accuracy, streamline processes, and improve productivity.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.
• Lead special projects as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting.
• Active CPA license or similar designation.
• 15+ years' experience in a mix of public accounting and publicly traded industry.
• 5+ years of financial management experience.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards.
• Demonstrated experience in major ERP system implementations, conversions, and upgrades.
• Demonstrated experience with managing corporate and/or operational accounting, including experience with revenue and cost accounting.
• Extensive knowledge and experience in desktop applications and integrated business systems.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in the healthcare industry.

Benefits

• Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Personal and Vacation Time
• Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Training & Education Assistance
• Bonus Referral Program
• Service Awards
• Employee Recognition Program
• Flexible Work Schedules