The Associate Manager Cost Accounting supports the Finance Site Lead in driving financial accuracy and operational insights for the manufacturing site. Key responsibilities include managing forecasting activities supporting month-end close analyzing fixed asset spending leading budget-to-actual reviews and implementing strong financial controls. The role requires solid GAAP knowledge strong analytical skills and the ability to partner with Operations to improve processes and decision-making. This position offers an excellent opportunity to strengthen forecasting and operations finance expertise in a fast-paced environment.
This role does have the flexibility to be hybrid with a requirement to be in the office at least two days per week.
Who we want
Accounting professionals. A background in accounting with a strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance coupled with the ability and desire to apply the concepts to hands-on operational processes
Collaborative partners.Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships influence and partner with business leaders in multiple functional areas
Effective communicators. Ability to make the complex simple. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders senior management and their teams
What you will do
Partner with Manufacturing Operations-GQO team to provide cost and financial insights that support manufacturing performance and decision-making.
Prepare and manage financial planning activities including quarterly forecasts Fixed and Variable expenses monthly inventory balance and Fixed Asset spend analysis.
Lead Actual-to-Budget analysis for site departments; present findings and recommendations to management and support the annual cost roll process.
Develop and recommend operational metrics dashboards and process improvements to enhance financial visibility.
Maintain strong internal controls to ensure compliance with GAAP SOX and audit requirements.
Support month-end close activities external audits and ad hoc projects as directed by the Finance Site Lead.
Implement and manage fixed asset controls including establishing a reliable system for tracking acquisitions disposals and depreciation to ensure accurate reporting and compliance.
What you need
Required:
Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field. Accounting emphasis preferred
Minimum 6 years experience of progressive cost accounting or financial analysis experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with GAAP and SOX compliance requirements
Preferred:
CPA or MBA designation
Experience in medical device or life sciences industry
$100700 - $165100 salary plus bonus eligible benefits. Individual pay is based on skills experience and other relevant factors.
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 contractors legal duty to furnish information.Required Experience:
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