Senior Manager, Technical Accounting - Corporate Functions
Senior Manager, Technical Accounting - Corporate Functions
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Job Description
At Alcon we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly champion progress and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here youll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.
We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse talented people to join Alcon. As a Senior Manager Technical Accounting Corporate Functions supporting the Global Functions and Technical Accounting teams you will be trusted to produce high quality accurate timely business relevant accounting advisory services to global functions such as HR and Employee Benefits Accounting Share-based compensation Research & Development (R&D) and Global Royalties in accordance with applicable authoritative accounting framework regulatory and disclosure requirements at Fort Worth TX. In this role a typical day will include:
Providing oversight and review of the deliverables prepared by team members responsible for HR and Employee Benefits Accounting Research & Development and Global Royalties ensuring accounting compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) during month-end close process.
Review and approve relevant journal entries and account reconciliations to ensure they are complete and accurate.
Interact proactively with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting is accomplished within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with IFRS including proactive communication to Senior Management / business by detailing key drivers leading to deviations or potential future impacts.
Drive continuous process improvements that leverage industry trends best practices and stakeholder feedback to improve efficiency effectiveness and address business / operational changes.
Collaborate and communicate timely with key stakeholders including cross-functional business and Finance associates internal and external auditors and Regional/Global Financial Reporting.
Drive complex accounting issues and topics related to the HR Accounting Share-based compensation and Royalties and partner with the Technical Accounting team to document conclusions.
Provide accounting / reporting support as a Subject Matter Expert for assigned function(s) region and certain complex technical accounting topics.
Support cross-functional global teams in assessing new programs and related accounting implications considering desired outcomes of partners and compliance with applicable accounting guidance.
Providing technical accounting support to global functions on complex / significant matters preparing / reviewing appropriate accounting documentation in line with matrix for approval of accounting issues.
Responsible for accounting compliance with IFRS as interpreted by Group and including assisting the Director Technical Accounting - Corporate Functions in the following:
Maintaining the various requirements of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act for Global Functions in conjunction with established processes including balance sheet reconciliations.
Responsible for analyzing balance sheet cash flow income statement and provisions and other elements associated with the specific activities of global functions and driving improvements in the process and presentation of the output.
Rolling out improvements for HR Accounting and Comp. & Benefits Global Royalties and R&D and documentation to the Regions and local entities as appropriate.
Supervise coach and develop direct reports and create positive working environment enhancing cross-training and employee development.
WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:
Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 15 yrs; Assoc.11 yrs; M.S.4 yrs; PhD3 yrs).
The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English.
7 Years of Relevant Experience
5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
Preferred qualifications:
Degree in Accounting and/or Finance preferred
Certified Public Accountant / Chartered Accountant
Accounting experience Public and Industry
Strong technical accounting and reporting competencies in IFRS or US GAAP
Strong leadership interpersonal influencing and management skills
Experience in financial accounting and reporting auditing and financial process implementation with record of strong control focus
Experience performing independent research / analysis associated with accounting and regulatory pronouncements (e.g. impact of new accounting standard on Company financial statements)
Experience writing accounting memos
Experience implementing / documenting SOX controls
SAP ERP understanding
Solid Microsoft Office skills (Excel Word PowerPoint)
Experience using Alteryx and Tableau is a plus
HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
Benefit from working in a highly collaborative and diverse environment where your leadership is valued.
Alcon provides a robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off and much more!
Join Alcons mission to provide top-tier innovative products and solutions that enhance sight enhance lives & help others See Brilliantly!
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Relocation assistance: No
Sponsorship available: No
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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation gender identity marital or veteran status disability or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If because of a medical condition or disability you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process or in order to perform the essential functions of a position please send an email to and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Required Experience:
Senior Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
