Associate Manager, Financial Compliance - Hybrid

Stryker Group; Hamilton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading medical technology company in Hamilton, Ontario, is seeking an experienced accounting professional. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, lead accounting policy implementation, and provide financial analysis to support key business decisions. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 6 years of relevant experience, with strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. This hybrid position involves minimal travel and offers a collaborative work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Expertise in US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Proven experience with technical accounting and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial statements.
• Lead implementation of new accounting guidance across the organization.
• Monitor and review account reconciliations for compliance.
• Provide variance analysis to support business decisions.

Skills

Accounting expertise

Compliance with US GAAP

Financial analysis

Variance analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

Job description

Join a team where your expertise in accounting and compliance drives accuracy and integrity across financial reporting. In this role, you’ll play a critical part in ensuring Stryker Canada’s financial statements meet the highest standards, influencing key decisions and supporting a culture of operational excellence.

What You Will Do

• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial statements in compliance with US GAAP and corporate policies.
• Lead implementation of new accounting guidance and policies across the organization.
• Monitor and review account reconciliations to ensure timely completion, proper documentation, and adherence to standards.
• Communicate risks, opportunities, and issues impacting financial integrity with clear action plans and timelines.
• Collaborate with shared services to oversee daily and month-end deliverables, ensuring accurate journal entries and reconciliations.
• Provide variance analysis and concise commentary on financial results to support business decisions.
• Drive finance initiatives such as Indirect Channel Management (ICM) and High-Risk Payments (HRP).
• Partner with global controllership teams to facilitate internal and external audit activities.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Expertise in US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
• Proven experience with technical accounting and internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Oracle and Hyperion systems.
• Experience supporting audit processes in a global organization.

Additional Information

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid (Canada-based).
• Travel: Minimal, as required for business needs.