Senior Accountant & Finance Lead (Hybrid)

Stryker; 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

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.