Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient's life. Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences. Our Finance teams work hard to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus. As part of the team, whether providing analysis, forecasting, or reporting financial information, your application of accurate financial business practices will play a fundamental role in how we impact the quality of life for patients all over the world.
This position will be a key member of Edwards Lifesciences' Global Accounting and Reporting group and will play a key role in accounting for Edwards' complex and technical accounting transactions. This position will be Edward's technical accounting subject matter expert for complex transactions and will interact extensively with the business development team.
Ensure correct application of U.S. GAAP and accuracy, quality, and compliance of the Company's financial reporting. Partner with the business development team and the relevant business unit and regional finance representatives to provide guidance on various areas of accounting as well as compliance with the Company's Global Policies. This role will allow you the bandwidth needed to learn new processes and other skillsets as you grow with Edwards. We are a team that all pitch in for a perfect work life balance.
How you'll make an impact:
Conduct in-depth technical accounting research and resolve complex accounting issues related to deal structuring (variable interest entities, business combinations, asset acquisitions, collaborative arrangements, etc.) to ensure US GAAP, SOX, and SEC compliance.
Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise technical accounting memos to document the Company's accounting position.
Collaborate with multiple key stakeholders to determine accounting for complex transactions including equity, derivatives, and purchase accounting, impairments, consolidation, foreign exchange, variable interest entities and cross border transactions.
Provide guidance on SEC reporting matters and review Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
Serve as a subject matter expert to executive leadership in providing guidance on a broad range of accounting areas while leveraging expanded experience, in accordance with U.S GAAP, SOX and company policy.
Lead the implementation of new and complex accounting standards globally.
Acts a deep subject matter expert and mentor to Finance team members on topics such as complex accounting transactions, accounting policies, new standards, and other technical matters.
Manage the statutory reporting for international entities.
Provide guidance on policy development and monitor the Company's accounting policies to ensure their continued relevance as US GAAP guidance and business practices evolve.
Accountable for all related SOX narratives and controls in areas of responsibility.
Identify, evaluate, and lead the implementation of more complex process improvements and/or course correction/alignment opportunities.
Interface with internal and external auditors and vendors to respond to questions.
Own ad hoc technical projects as needed
Other duties as assigned by leadership.
What you'll need (Required):
A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business
A minimum of twelve years (Or ten years with a Masters) of accounting experience (number of years of public accounting experience may reduce the total years of overall experience required) ?
SEC reporting experience
Technical accounting experience in various aspects of US GAAP, including purchase accounting, goodwill, variable interest entity, consolidation, derivatives, investments, stock-based compensation, and equity and debt financing.
Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
What else we look for (Preferred):
A minimum of senior manager-level experience at a Big 4 public accounting firm highly preferred
Accounting Advisory experience or National Office tour in a Big 4 public accounting firm highly preferred
Experience with complex accounting transactions and technical GAAP research, including expert understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting standards
Medical Device industry experience highly preferred
International entity exposure preferred
JD Edwards Enterprise One, OneStream and/or Hyperion systems experience a plus
Excellent facilitation skills with the ability to present to senior leadership. Ability to interact professionally with all organization levels and proactively escalate issues to appropriate levels of management in the organization
Proven successful project management skills. Ability to represent leadership on projects within multiple areas, interfacing with project managers, finance team and middle management
Recognized as an expert in one or more areas with broad-based advanced knowledge within the organization
Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.
For California (CA), the base pay range for this position is $141,000 to $200,000 (highly experienced).
The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience). Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
COVID Vaccination Requirement
Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.