Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Sr Manager

CooperCompanies; San Ramon (CA); On-site; USD 145,000 - 207,000; Full time

Job summary

CooperCompanies in San Ramon, CA is seeking a Senior Manager for Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting to lead external reporting, SEC filings, and accounting policy interpretation.

You will collaborate with US and international teams, evaluate complex contracts, support SOX controls, and communicate accounting implications to leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA credential strongly preferred.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting principles.
• Experience with SOX and internal control frameworks.
• Excellent communication and project management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K).
• Oversee consolidated cash flow reporting and disclosures.
• Liaise with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits.
• Review stock-based compensation accounting and reporting.
• Research and document technical accounting matters and their business implications.
• Support SOX 404 compliance and internal accounting controls.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

Communication skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Project management

US GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Tools

Workiva

FloQast

Dynamics 365

Oracle

Oracle EPM

Job description

Job Description

At CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), you have the opportunity to be part of a company that helps people experience life's beautiful moments. Our 15,000+ employees across 130+ countries are united by our values: dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. We operate through two business units: CooperVision, a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, focused on helping improve the way people see each day, and CooperSurgical, a leader in fertility and women's health committed to improving the health and well‑being of women, babies, and families. Together, we make a positive impact by prioritizing transparency, accountability, and integrity. Learn more at www.coopercos.com

• This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)
• This position requires full‑time onsite work (5 days per week) in San Ramon, CA and is not eligible for relocation assistance

Job Description

At CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), you have the opportunity to be part of a company that helps people experience life's beautiful moments. Our 15,000+ employees across 130+ countries are united by our values: dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. We operate through two business units: CooperVision, a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, focused on helping improve the way people see each day, and CooperSurgical, a leader in fertility and women's health committed to improving the health and well‑being of women, babies, and families. Together, we make a positive impact by prioritizing transparency, accountability, and integrity. Learn more at www.coopercos.com

• This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)
• This position requires full‑time onsite work (5 days per week) in San Ramon, CA and is not eligible for relocation assistance

Job Summary

The Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Senior Manager is a key member of the Corporate Finance organization, responsible for overseeing external reporting and technical accounting. Key responsibilities include preparing and filing SEC Forms 10‑Q, 10‑K, and 8‑K; managing quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors; and researching, evaluating, and communicating technical accounting matters and their business implications.

The position requires reviewing contracts and agreements, collaborating with U.S. and international accounting teams, and analyzing complex or non‑routine transactions. The role supports accounting and disclosure decisions by interpreting U.S. GAAP and SEC guidance, preparing technical accounting documentation, and helping stakeholders understand the accounting and financial reporting impacts of business activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10‑K, 10‑Q, and 8‑K.
• Oversee consolidated cash flow reporting and related disclosures.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits, and interim procedures.
• Review stock‑based compensation accounting and reporting.
• Research, document, and evaluate technical accounting matters related to complex and non‑standard contracts, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, debt offerings, derivatives, new accounting standards, and corporate accounting matters.
• Monitor emerging accounting standards and SEC developments, assess impacts, and lead implementation efforts where necessary.
• Prepare and review technical accounting memorandums
• Support the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen internal controls, support SOX 404 compliance, and assist with ad hoc projects and information requests.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including a combination of Big Four public accounting and publicly traded company experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching and documenting accounting guidance and accounting treatment of issues.
• Comprehensive and current understanding of U.S. GAAP, including recently issued accounting pronouncements and SEC reporting principles and regulations.
• Knowledge of Sarbanes‑Oxley and internal control frameworks.
• Exceptional communication skills, including technical report writing and the ability to present information effectively to various levels of an organization.
• Excellent interpersonal and project management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas.
• High proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to communicate clear accounting positions and operational solutions in ambiguous situations.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications

• Higher degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment or medical device industry.
• Experience leading technical accounting reviews for acquisitions or strategic transactions.
• SEC reporting experience at a large accelerated filer.
• Experience supporting multinational public company operations.
• Experience presenting technical accounting conclusions to executive leadership and auditors.
• Knowledge of Workiva, FloQast, Dynamics 365, Oracle, and Oracle EPM (HFM, Planning, and/or Essbase).

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $144,600 and $206,572 per year and may include cost of living adjustments.The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future.This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.