Why finance at Stryker?Are you looking for a profitable and growing company with a great culture and reputation? Stryker was recently named one of the Best Workplace in the WORLD by Fortune! Here, you will have many opportunities to learn and grow as we offer development opportunities unique for each employees needs including training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more!Position Summary: The Director, SEC & Financial Reporting will report to the Assistant Controller and be responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and disclosures for the Company's filings, including, but not limited to, Forms 10-Q and 10-K. This individual leads the team in charge of preparing the Company's consolidated financial statements, as well as supporting schedules and documentation for information contained in external filings and is responsible for communication to Senior Leadership as it relates to Company filings.Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
Leads team of skilled accountants responsible for the preparation of the Company's consolidated financial statements and SEC filings.
Prepares financial statements and disclosures for the Company's filings, including, but not limited to, Forms 10-Q and 10-K. Prepares supporting schedules and documentation for information contained in external filings.
Works closely with senior leaders through the external reporting process. Partners with Legal and Investor Relations regarding required filings and external reporting.
Primary owner of quarterly and ad hoc financial schedules and analysis for senior management and external auditors.
Supports Chief Accounting Officer with analysis, projects, and/or communication directly to Senior Leadership.
Reviews external financial presentations and provides recommendations to Senior Leadership.
Partners in the review and analysis of divisional/commercial monthly financial statements.
Assures proper reporting for the adoption of new accounting pronouncements.
Education & Special Trainings:
Bachelor's degree in Business with a concentration in Accounting
Active CPA required
Qualifications & Experience:
A combined 12+ years of experience is required (preferably at least 8+ years of experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm and an additional 4+ years at a global Fortune 500 company)
Substantial experience in and working knowledge of SEC reporting and U.S. GAAP
Experience with Workiva and/or Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) preferred
Strong analytical, problem solving and collaborative skills
Must be able to make judgment calls regarding the resolution of issues
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Ability to multi-task on competing and deadline sensitive priorities
Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization
Strong organizational skills and process orientation
Ability to effectively manage direct report team members and collaborate with multi-functional dotted-line teams
About StrykerStryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at stryker.com. (http:)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.