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The Manager Record to Report performs advanced-level and managerial responsibilities as required to support the needs of the business. These responsibilities include but are not limited to the following.

Accounting and Reporting

• Owns accounting and reporting for assigned set of books and complex entities

• Maintains a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure

• Ensures all transactions are in compliance with US and local GAAP and are posted in a timely manner

• Ensure accounts are properly reconciled with documentation to support account balances in accordance with Stryker’s corporate finance policies

• Ensures and maintains documentation to support account balances and transactions in a manner that facilitates the efficient review and audit of books and records

• Acts as escalation point for the accounting team and local business partners and manages issues to resolution

• Corresponds with the senior management regarding any financial decisions that are made

• Leads internal and external audits to ensure audit objectives are efficiently and effectively achieved

• Develops action plans that ensures timely follow up of any audit points

• Drives continued simplification of accounting operations and standardizes processes in close collaboration with peers

Month-end and Year-end Close

• Leads team of accountants to timely completion of the closing schedule

• Ensures financial information is reviewed to identify any issues that would impact the accuracy and reliability of financial information presented

• Reviews financial reports according to Divisional and Corporate reporting requirements

Balance Sheet Reviews

• Perform regular reviews of balance sheet accounts to ensure the accounts are properly stated

• Take necessary actions if material over/understatements are identified

• Reports findings and recommendations and ensure corrective actions are taken as necessary

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Ensures all core processes are documented with risk and control points clearly identified

• Ensures proper segregation of duties and delegated authorities are maintained and monitored

• Ensures an efficient and effective system of internal controls to maintain compliance with SOX 404, anti-corruption / anti-bribery laws and regulation, Stryker policies and procedures and any other relevant laws and regulations

• Ensures regular monitoring of the effectiveness of internal controls and compliance processes

• Proactively identify and report any compliance issues or emerging risks and development and implement mitigation plans

People Management

• Manages and supervises staff of professionals, including senior accountants, accountants and finance supervisors to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met

• Ensures teams work in line with established company HR and recruitment guidelines

• Works with each direct report to establish goals and objectives for each year and monitor and advise on the progress to enhance the professional development of staff

• Makes self-available as coach / mentor in assisting direct reports to develop in their positions

• Delegates tasks to direct reports in line with skill, knowledge and ability and where necessary identify skill gaps and training requirements

• Ensures staff has access to appropriate training for new and existing staff as needed

• Maintain regular communications on performance and development

Education

• Degree in Business and Administration

• Professional certification in accounting (CPA or equivalent) highly preferred

• Fluent in English, French is a plus

• Fixed Assets knowledge is a plus

• Knowledge of USGAAP,

• Good knowledge with Sarbanes Oxley Act and/or internal control concepts

Experience

Minimum experience of 3 to 5 years in an Accounting Manager or equivalent position in a multinational (preferably US based) or an auditing company.

Competencies

• Proven leadership in managing large teams

• Shared Service experience (preferred)

• Strong prioritization and resource management skills

• High integrity, commitment, and accountability

• Ability to motivate teams and drive results under pressure

• Effective communication across all organizational levels

• Innovative problem-solving to meet business needs

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.