External Financial Reporting Manager

alcon; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Flexible time off

Job summary

Alcon in Fort Worth, Texas, is seeking a Manager for External Financial Reporting to handle financial reporting and compliance with IFRS and SEC regulations. The role involves collaboration across various departments to manage the earnings calendar and drive financial governance.

The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and preferably CPA certification. Alcon offers a competitive benefits package and promotes an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience in external financial reporting.
• Ability to communicate fluently in English.
• Experience in a public company environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute quarterly and annual external financial reporting.
• Own financial statement disclosures and SOX 404 controls.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs for earnings calendar management.

Skills

Critical thinking

Analytical skills

Understanding of IFRS

SEC reporting

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Job description

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you'll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

As a Manager, External Financial Reporting supporting the Finance Reporting & Accounting (FRA) team, you will be trusted to work on external financial reporting, SEC filings, and IFRS-based compliance at Fort Worth, Texas, helping ensure accuracy, transparency, and strong financial governance for a global, dual-listed organization.

In this role, a typical day will include:

• Execute quarterly and annual external financial reporting in compliance with IFRS, SEC, and Swiss SIX requirements, including preparation, review, tie‑outs, and XBRL oversight, ensuring complete and accurate financial statements and disclosures.
• Own financial statement disclosures and SOX 404 controls, ensuring strong internal controls, proper documentation, audit readiness, and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.
• Coordinate and integrate cross‑functional (Technical Accounting, Consolidations, Tax, Treasury, Investor Relations, Legal, Operations) inputs to manage the earnings calendar and drive the identification and disclosure of significant transactions.
• Partner with technical accounting to assess the impact of new standards (e.g., IFRS 18), and significant transactions on external reporting, ensuring accurate reflection and disclosure of accounting conclusions in the financial statements.
• Apply critical thinking to enhance the accuracy and completeness of filings.
• Drive continuous improvement and automation, support external audits, identify SOX/process enhancements, and contribute to emerging initiatives and evolving regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with team members to cross‑train and develop through rotation of areas, while maintaining individual contribution and ownership of assigned areas.

What You'll Bring to Alcon:

• Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs; Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs)
• The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English.
• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

Preferred qualifications:

• CPA or Chartered Accountant certification
• Experience with SEC reporting in a public company environment, including SOX compliance.
• Strong technical accounting foundation with IFRS or US GAAP, and hands‑on experience with SEC financial reporting (audit and/or industry).
• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.

How you can thrive at Alcon:

• Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, flexible time off for exempt associates, PTO for hourly associates, and more.

Alcon is an equal opportunity employer and participates in E-Verify

Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non‑discriminatory in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.