Lead Accountant (hybrid)

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

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Flower Mound, TX is seeking an experienced accounting/finance professional to influence strategic decisions and drive accuracy in financial operations. The role focuses on month-end close, SOX controls, and GAAP research, delivering insights to support divisional leadership.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business and have 4+ years of experience, with strong Excel skills and a track record of process improvements.

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.

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 principles

Analytical skills

Financial reporting

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Hyperion Financial Management

Blackline

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid 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 ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition) and/or ASC 842 (Leases).
• 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 Travel Percentage: 10% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.