Manager - Compliance

Job Title: Manager, GQO Accounting and Financial Compliance

The Manager, GQO Accounting and Financial Compliance will report to the Senior Director, Compliance & ERP Standardization, and will oversee the Group’s financial compliance and internal control programs. This role supports GQO’s accounting and finance organization to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and local statutory reporting requirements, as well as adherence to Stryker’s global accounting policies. The person will collaborate with Stryker’s global accounting and finance teams, the FTD team, and GQO franchises to promote training and policy adherence.

Responsibilities include communication and enforcement of global accounting policies, supporting Internal Control over Financial Reporting, maintaining risk/control frameworks, risk assessments, controls documentation, training, and utilizing ERP and internal control systems for SOX compliance. The role involves working with both ARA and external auditors to ensure efficient, risk-based management assessments. The position manages business process and IT controls across multiple ERP systems and works cross-functionally to improve processes and address control deficiencies.

The role will lead compliance initiatives across approximately 45 manufacturing sites within GQO, partnering with site and divisional finance leaders to strengthen internal control environments and develop standardized processes. Key activities include risk assessments, ledger compliance, intercompany management, control remediation, M&A controls, legal entity management, tax strategies, financial reporting systems, inventory valuation, balance sheet reviews, reconciliations, key account determination, and control standardization. The manager will support divisional finance leaders and regularly interact with GQO controllers to maintain compliance and controls.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree in Business with a focus on Accounting or Finance (CPA, CMA, MBA preferred), 8+ years of relevant experience, and demonstrated expertise in corporate financial reporting, manufacturing accounting, foreign currency, and internal controls. The candidate should possess strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills, with the ability to influence and lead across global teams and translate complex financial concepts effectively.

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