Controller

$200,000 - $300,000/Yr

LivaNova

Full-time - Senior

1,001-5,000 employees

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

LivaNova is seeking a Controller to join our team, a role that is pivotal in overseeing all technical and operational accounting functions within our 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. The Controller will ensure compliance with governmental, financial, and tax regulations, while adhering to US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards. This role requires collaboration with internal auditors and management of external audits, as well as liaising with various departments including legal, financial reporting, consolidated accounting, treasury, tax, and planning and budgeting departments. Additionally, the Controller will oversee improvement initiatives within the finance organization, including the current ERP upgrade to SAP S4. The primary activities of the Controller include managing, supervising, and supporting the accounting function, which encompasses personnel and resources. The Controller will oversee global accounting functions for multiple legal entities and currencies, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other local accounting standards. This role will also involve maintaining and enhancing internal control effectiveness, developing and continually improving accounting processes and systems to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of financial information. The Controller will manage certain financial compliance activities, including the annual audit process and quarterly auditor reviews, and participate in identifying, developing, and implementing solutions to improve data accuracy, streamline processes, and enhance productivity. Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment is essential, as is leading special projects as needed.

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