External Financial Reporting Manager

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.

As a Manager External Financial Reporting supporting the Finance Reporting & Accounting (FRA) team you will be trusted to work on external financial reporting SEC filings and IFRS-based compliance at Fort Worth Texas helping ensure accuracy transparency and strong financial governance for a global dual-listed organization.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Execute quarterly and annual external financial reporting in compliance with IFRS SEC and Swiss SIX requirements including preparation review tie-outs and XBRL oversight ensuring complete and accurate financial statements and disclosures.

• Own financial statement disclosures and SOX 404 controls ensuring strong internal controls proper documentation audit readiness and adherence to accounting policies and procedures.

• Coordinate and integrate cross-functional (Technical Accounting Consolidations Tax Treasury Investor Relations Legal Operations) inputs to manage the earnings calendar and drive the identification and disclosure of significant transactions.

• Partner with technical accounting to assess the impact of new standards (e.g. IFRS 18) and significant transactions on external reporting ensuring accurate reflection and disclosure of accounting conclusions in the financial statements.

• Apply critical thinking to enhance the accuracy and completeness of filings.

• Drive continuous improvement and automation support external audits identify SOX/process enhancements and contribute to emerging initiatives and evolving regulatory requirements.

• Collaborate with team members to cross-train and develop through rotation of areas while maintaining individual contribution and ownership of assigned areas.

WHAT YOULL BRING TO ALCON:

• Bachelors Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school 13 yrs; Assoc.9 yrs; M.S.2 yrs; PhD0 yrs)

• The ability to fluently read write understand and communicate in English.

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience

• Sponsorship: Yes

• Relocation: Yes

Preferred qualifications:

• CPA or Chartered Accountant certification

• Experience with SEC reporting in a public company environment including SOX compliance.

• Strong technical accounting foundation with IFRS or US GAAP and hands-on experience with SEC financial reporting (audit and/or industry).

• Demonstrated analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• See your career like never before with focused growth and development opportunities.

• Join Alcons mission to provide outstanding innovative products and solutions to improve sight improve lives and grow your career!

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement flexible time off for exempt associates PTO for hourly associates and much more!

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