Manager, Accounting (Contract)

At CooperVision, a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com.

• This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)
• This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in [Site Location i.e., Victor, NY and is not eligible for relocation assistance

Job Summary:

Responsible for aspects of North America accounting and financial reporting requirements to Corporate. The accounting manager will prepare and/or review ledger entries and reconciliations; maintain aspects of the general ledger; contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, with regulatory reporting (Tax), SEC filings as applicable; research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); coordinate, hire, train and supervise an accounting staff.

• Responsible for various monthly and quarterly closing and the financial reporting to Corporate for the Americas entities
• Responsible for overseeing monthly close processes which may include Revenue, Rebates, Royalties, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Intercompany.
• Periodic presentation of the Financial Statements to the Finance Leadership team.
• Lead certain account reconciliation review meetings with local Finance Management.
• Provide technical and financial accounting advice and guidance to the Finance leadership team and other segments of the business, including non-finance colleagues.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Internal Controls and the timely remediation of any control deficiencies. Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Owner of various SOX processes and procedures within the general accounting department.
• Key contact for corporate accounting, consolidations, external auditors and internal auditors.
• Review and approve journal entry transactions and account reconciliations.
• Compile, review and sign off on required submissions as applicable - monthly and quarterly SOX Checklist, webforms and other required deliverables.
• Review and approve monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained.
• Evaluate the General Accounting processes and strive for continual improvement, efficiencies, and effectiveness.

Travel Requirements

• Limited. Less than 5% (3 weeks) per year

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years progressive experience required
• Experience in revenue
• Leadership experience required
• Consolidations, shared services and global/international experience a plus
• Oracle and/or D365 experience a plus
• Security and Exchange (SEC) Reporting experience desirable
• Knowledge of Crystal Reporting, Business Objects and BI/Cognos is desirable
• Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, and SEC Reporting desired

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA Highly Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP required
• High operational knowledge of SEC Reporting, IRS (Tax) reporting, Revenue accounting and consolidations required
• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management system (Reporting & Planning tools), D365, BAAN, Cognos, Crystal Reporting and Oracle (ERP System) a plus.
• Demonstrated excellent time management, written, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Power point and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Detailed oriented.
• Ability to read, understand and interpret highly technical material

Work Environment:

• Typical administrative office work environment
• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $97,803 and $139,719 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.

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