Senior Manager, Technical Accounting (hybrid)

Stryker Corporation; Flower Mound, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

Stryker Corporation in Flower Mound, TX is seeking a Senior Manager, Technical Accounting to lead complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, research new standards, and support external reporting and ICFR.

This role partners with corporate finance policy, internal reporting, and operating leaders to ensure accurate accounting and strong controls. The position requires 10+ years in public or corporate accounting, a degree in accounting/finance, and CPA (preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• CPA certification or equivalent preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in public accounting and/or accounting for a publicly traded company.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to research accounting guidance.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretative accounting guidance on complex transactions under U.S. GAAP.
• Research and conclude on technical accounting topics and standards.
• Draft technical accounting memos and policy position papers.
• Support quarterly and annual financial reporting, disclosures, and ICFR considerations.
• Collaborate with finance and internal control teams to ensure accurate accounting.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Public company accounting

CPA certification

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Hyperion Financial Management

SAP

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid The Senior Manager, Technical Accounting plays a key role in supporting the organization's technical accounting needs, including research and resolution of complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, evaluation of new accounting standards, and support of external reporting and internal control activities. This position reports to the Director, Technical Accounting and partners closely with corporate finance policy, internal reporting, financial compliance, local technical accounting, division finance and operational leaders to ensure accurate accounting, effective internal controls over financial reporting, and consistent application of accounting guidance.

What You Will Do

Provide interpretative accounting guidance to division finance and other stakeholders on complex transactions and accounting matters in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Research and conclude on technical accounting topics, including but not limited to revenue recognition, leases, goodwill and intangibles, business combinations, consolidations, divestitures and financial statement presentation. Draft clear, well-supported technical accounting memos and policy position papers in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company policy. Monitor new accounting pronouncements and assess their impact on the company's financial statements, processes, and disclosures, including implementation planning as needed. Partner with financial compliance, division finance and internal controls teams to evaluate the design and operating effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) related to complex accounting areas and areas of significant judgment. Support the quarterly and annual financial reporting process, including preparation and review of select financial statement footnotes, disclosures, and supporting schedules for SEC filings. Serve as a subject matter expert and resource for technical accounting matters, escalating complex issues as appropriate to senior leadership. Support goodwill and other impairment analyses by reviewing key assumptions, methodologies, and accounting implications alongside finance and valuation specialists. Serve as a core team member for strategic initiatives (e.g., potential M&A, global programs, system implementations, etc.) Partner with Finance Training & Development or local finance teams to support technical accounting training or prepare informational materials for education of the global finance organization. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate technical topics for non-technical audiences. Ability to interact with senior management and influence outcomes across all levels of the organization Proven problem-solving skills and ability to lead accounting issues to resolution Influential leader that can implement change and is motivated by the challenge of a fast-paced, high-growth global environment.

What You Need

Required Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting or Finance CPA Certification or equivalent preferred 10+ years of experience in public accounting and/or accounting for a publicly traded company Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP with demonstrated experience researching and applying accounting guidance Preferred Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (or similar consolidation systems) preferred SAP experience is a plus Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively across a highly matrixed organization You will need to live within a reasonable commuting distance of our Flower Mound, TX location. The team currently works in office Tuesday and Wednesday, with remote work on other days of the week.

United States of America Pay Ranges: US10: $129,800 - $216,400 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.