Senior Accountant - Lease & Financial Controls

Zimmer Biomet; Bogotá ciudad; On-site; COP 120,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Zimmer Biomet is seeking an Americas GBS Controllership Senior Accountant to support close processes and lease accounting under ASC 842 and IFRS 16. You will partner with regional stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and drive process improvements.

Role requires 5+ years in accounting with a solid US GAAP background, English proficiency, and experience in ERP platforms. Travel is minimal, and the team emphasizes collaboration and compliance in a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required and 5+ years of experience in Accounting and Financial Reporting.
• Must have a working knowledge of US GAAP and other regional and global accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, IASB).
• Experience with lease accounting under ASC 842 and/or IFRS 16 is preferred.
• Desirable medical devices experience
• Advanced level of English.

Responsibilities

• Support lease accounting activities, including lease data analysis, accounting entries, reconciliations, and month-end close activities in accordance with applicable accounting standards, including ASC 842 and IFRS 16.
• Analyze lease transactions and changes, including new leases, modifications, renewals, terminations, and other lease-related events, ensuring appropriate accounting treatment and supporting documentation.
• Perform accounting processes and activities, including: Account reconciliations. Financial and External Reporting. Additional General Accounting.
• Maintain general ledger accounts and prepare monthly standard and adjusting journal entries.
• Perform account reconciliations as assigned, research and resolve reconciling items.
• Ensure all close activities are complete, signed off on, and books are closed per established close calendar.
• Execute requirements for SOX controls and compliance reporting, and manage review process.
• Execute process improvements, technology implementations, and automations to streamline the efficiency and effectiveness of the Americas RTR process.
• Complete ad-hoc projects and reports.
• Research management questions and resolve issues.

Skills

Accounting knowledge

US GAAP

English proficiency

Analytical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

ERP Finance & Controlling modules

General Ledger

Leasequery-Leasecontroller

Job description

Zimmer Biomet is seeking an Americas GBS Controllership Senior Accountant to support close processes and lease accounting under ASC 842 and IFRS 16. You will partner with regional stakeholders to ensure accurate financial reporting, strengthen controls, and drive process improvements.

Role requires 5+ years in accounting with a solid US GAAP background, English proficiency, and experience in ERP platforms. Travel is minimal, and the team emphasizes collaboration and compliance in a global