Stryker - Portage, MI
posted about 2 months ago
As a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting & Financial Compliance at Stryker, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and compliance of financial operations within the Orthopaedics and Spine divisions. This position requires a deep understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley, US GAAP, and audit processes, as well as the ability to apply these concepts to operational processes. You will serve as a key business partner to Divisional Finance and Operations teams, providing support in Financial Compliance, Internal Control, and Technical Accounting matters. Your leadership will be crucial in developing a team of financial compliance and technical accounting professionals, guiding them in their roles and fostering a high-performance culture. In this role, you will lead the design, implementation, and oversight of key controls, ensuring that they are effectively integrated into the operational framework of the divisions. You will also be responsible for advising on and implementing newly issued Corporate Finance Policies and accounting guidance, ensuring that the organization remains compliant with the latest standards. Engaging with both Internal and External Audit teams, you will function as an extension of the divisional team, proactively communicating and leading meetings to resolve issues and implement improvements. Your responsibilities will include overseeing the execution of key divisional controls such as revenue recognition and balance sheet reviews, as well as facilitating and tracking non-GAAP approval requests. You will partner with various departments, including Commercial Finance and Sales Operations, to perform accounting and reporting related to contractual arrangements, ensuring accuracy from contract inception through to expiry. Additionally, you will conduct ad-hoc analyses to support business partner needs and assist the Orthopaedics Controller in various financial matters.