Financial Controller

Conmed Corporation - Utica, NY

Full-time - Mid Level

Utica, NY

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Site Financial Controller position is responsible for overseeing the financial operations of the Utica Site, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and managing the accounting cycle including budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. The role emphasizes the development of internal control policies and procedures while driving performance through objective metrics and accountability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Utica Site finance and accounting activities to ensure GAAP compliance and strong financial position.
• Lead and direct the site monthly financial closing, analysis, consolidation, and reporting.
• Lead and direct the preparation of the budget and financial forecasts and reporting of variances.
• Build, engage and develop a high performing team that is responsive to stakeholders, business-focused, and motivated to continuously improve project outcomes and customer satisfaction.
• Analyze and develop appropriate cost methodologies, including establishing standard costs and inventory valuation for the site.
• Establish and maintain global accounting procedures and policies.
• Perform financial statement analysis for cost improvement and new capital projects.
• Manage general ledger accounting including inventory, accruals, and journal entries including all balance sheet reconciliations.
• Offer financial guidance on reporting and technical accounting issues.
• Manage internal controls operating effectiveness design and evaluation.
• Present financial information and accounting and reporting issues status.
• Drive standardization in financial reporting packages.
• Assist with M&A opportunities from an accounting perspective and continue the integration of recent acquisitions.
• Partner closely with site leadership and upper management to analyze and resolve problems to improve site performance and finance function.
• Provide coaching and education to improve the financial acumen of business leaders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree with concentration in Accounting or Finance.
• 5 to 8 years of progressive experience in the accounting/finance function with management experience.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end close process.

Nice-to-haves

• Previous Medical device or highly regulated industry experience.
• Power BI and/or advanced ERP, excel and or data visualization experience.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Excellent healthcare including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage
• Short & long term disability plus life insurance -- cost paid fully by CONMED
• Retirement Savings Plan (401K) -- CONMED matches your contributions dollar for dollar, with the potential for up to 7% per pay period
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan -- allows stock purchases at discounted price
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate level courses