Sr. Manager, Accounting & Reporting

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 HR Accounting & Reporting you will lead North America HR accounting operations overseeing payroll accruals share-based compensation retirement and post-retirement benefits and incentive programs. This leadership role drives financial reporting accuracy compliance internal controls month-end close account reconciliations and process improvements while partnering with other Finance teams HR auditors and executive stakeholders. You will lead and guide a team implementing departmental plans ensuring reporting integrity and compliance and driving team success onsite in Fort Worth Texas.

In this role a typical day will include:

• Lead North America HR Accounting activities including payroll accruals share-based compensation pensions post-retirement benefits annual incentives and global mobility programs.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with IFRS internal accounting policies and financial control standards.

• Oversee month-end close activities including journal entry reviews balance sheet reconciliations accruals and variance analysis.

• Lead the review and approval of significant accruals and estimates related to payroll bonus and incentive programs retirement plans stock compensation and other employee benefits.

• Review and assess the accounting impact of changes to employee benefit plans compensation programs and relevant accounting standards.

• Drive the execution and effectiveness of internal controls SOX compliance and audit readiness across HR-related accounting processes.

• Partner with cross-functional teams including HR Operations Payroll Compensation & Benefits Executive Compensation Employee Relations External Financial Reporting Technical Accounting FP&A Internal Audit and External Auditors to resolve complex HR accounting matters and support business objectives.

• Identify and implement process improvements automation opportunities and best practices to enhance efficiency scalability and reporting accuracy.

• Monitor and deliver against established service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs) while maintaining a strong customer-focused mindset.

• Provide leadership coaching and development for a high-performing accounting team fostering collaboration accountability and continuous learning.

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

• Sponsorship/Relocation: No

Prefer

• CPA

• Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot and automation solutions to improve processes increase efficiency and support continuous improvement initiatives.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including complex formulas data analysis financial modeling pivot tables and management of large datasets and sophisticated spreadsheets.

• Experience with SAP and related financial or HR systems for reporting reconciliation workflow management and process optimization.

• Knowledge of share-based compensation accounting including stock compensation equity awards incentive plans and related financial reporting requirements.

• Demonstrated adaptability and continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process enhancement automation and operational excellence.

HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:

• Join Alcons mission to provide top-tier innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.

• Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.

• Alcon provides robust benefits package including health life retirement paid time off and much more!

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Alcon takes pride in maintaining an inclusive environment that values different perspectives and our policies are non-discriminatory in recruitment hiring training promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race color religion gender national origin age sexual orientation 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.