Lead Accountant (hybrid)

Stryker Group; Flower Mound (TX); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Remote on non-office days

Job summary

Stryker Group in Flower Mound, TX is seeking a finance professional to join as a key partner to divisional teams. You will lead month-end close, maintain GAAP compliance, and manage SOX controls while preparing SEC schedules and presenting insights to leadership.

The role emphasizes driving accuracy, implementing process improvements, and enhancing financial integrity across divisions. Hybrid work with in-office days supports collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Minimum 4 years of accounting/finance experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional meetings to resolve issues and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and consistency across divisions.
• Complete critical month-end close activities, ensuring journal entries and reconciliations are accurate and timely in compliance with corporate policies.
• Execute SOX internal controls for revenue recognition, reserves, deferred revenue, lease accounting, intangible impairment analysis, and contingent consideration.
• Prepare quarterly SEC reporting schedules with precision and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Perform and present monthly financial statement reviews to divisional leaders, providing actionable insights that drive business decisions.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen financial integrity and operational efficiency.
• Conduct GAAP research and draft accounting position memos on complex topics such as ASC 606 and ASC 842.
• Influence divisional leadership by communicating recommendations and insights that support organizational goals.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel proficiency

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management

Blackline

Job description

Make an impact where it matters. In this role, you'll be a key partner to our divisional teams, driving financial accuracy and operational improvements that influence strategic decisions. If you're passionate about leveraging your accounting expertise to shape outcomes and deliver meaningful insights, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team that values precision and innovation.

What You Will Do

• Lead cross-functional meetings to resolve issues and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and consistency across divisions.

• Complete critical month-end close activities, ensuring journal entries and reconciliations are accurate and timely in compliance with corporate policies.

• Execute SOX internal controls for revenue recognition, reserves, deferred revenue, lease accounting, intangible impairment analysis, and contingent consideration.

• Prepare quarterly SEC reporting schedules with precision and adherence to regulatory requirements.

• Perform and present monthly financial statement reviews to divisional leaders, providing actionable insights that drive business decisions.

• Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen financial integrity and operational efficiency.

• Conduct GAAP research and draft accounting position memos on complex topics such as ASC 606 and ASC 842.

• Influence divisional leadership by communicating recommendations and insights that support organizational goals.

What You Will Need

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Solid understanding of GAAP principles.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA certification or experience with a Big 4 accounting firm.
• Experience with Hyperion Financial Management and Blackline software.
• Demonstrated ability to research and apply GAAP standards.

Additional Information

• Work Arrangement: Hybrid - in office 2 days per week (Tuesday-Wednesday) at our Flower Mound, TX location; remote on other days.

United States of America Pay Ranges:

• US10: $85,500 - $142,500 USD Annual