Director of Accounting, International

• Posted : one year ago

Why Cordis

For over half a century, Cordis has stood apart as a global leader in breakthrough cardiovascular and endovascular solutions. Today we are on a new journey—one where we are empowered to steer our way forward together as an independent company.

We’re driven by our mission and guided by our values to impact millions of lives and broaden access to life-saving technology. Our global community of passionate innovators are empowered to make a difference in over 60 countries.  Joining us means an opportunity to do your best work within a community of caring, diverse, and passionate global teams. The challenges we embrace are complex and save lives. We take immense pride in having such purposeful work. We are the people behind the people who keep saving lives.

We offer access to a global career where uncommon quality, innovation, and adherence to the highest standards inspire us to learn, grow and develop together. We are a diverse community of kindred spirits, passionate about always learning, knowing it can lead to the next global breakthrough. The medical community and their patients depend on us, and we rise to that challenge.

Job Summary

The Director of Accounting – International is located in the United States and will have oversight responsibilities of the OUS accounting function including the statutory accounting and local bookkeeping functions (co-sourced with an external third-party provider), procure to pay and order to cash processes, and the statutory audit processes.  This role will also support the broader OUS business and finance organizations as required and will oversee compliance with all statutory and regulatory filings in the OUS jurisdictions. 

• Oversight of OUS accounting team members
• Oversight and management of external third-party provider and review of deliverables provided including reconciliations of US GAAP (reporting GAAP) to applicable statutory GAAP
• Identification, analysis, and documentation of US GAAP to statutory GAAP differences impacting OUS jurisdictions 
• Oversight and management of statutory audit processes and participation in consolidated global audit
• Development of key internal controls impacting OUS jurisdictions specific to local bookkeeping workstreams
• Monthly review of business unit and consolidated financial statements including foreign currency conversions
• Maintenance of the general ledger for business units and on a consolidated basis
• Oversight and review of monthly variance reports including key indicators and statistics
• Oversight off the preparation and review of consolidated annual budgets and quarterly forecasts
• Identification and implementation of opportunities for automation and improved financial reporting
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field required.
• Technical excellence in:  US GAAP and IFRS, required. Critical locations include: EMEA in general, China, Japan, and Brazil
• 10+ years of related accounting experience; previous supervisory/leadership experience required.  5+ years in Big 4 public accounting environment preferred.
• Proficient with ERP systems and MS Excel required.
• Sharp business acumen with excellent communication skills.
• Analytical and organized with an attention to detail.
• Able to meet deadlines within a high volume fast-paced environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Skills

• accounting
• erp
• bookkeeping