Manager, General Accounting at Stryker

San Antonio, Heredia, Costa Rica

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years), Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Medical Devices, Orthopedics, HealthcareIndustries

Requirements

  • 10+ years of demonstrated advanced experience across multiple RTR processes and complex accounting, with ability to provide authoritative guidance, under matrixed environments with diverse stakeholder groups, under shared services or global business services environment
  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required. CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred
  • Fluent English proficiency (written and verbal) is mandatory. Portuguese proficiency is desirable given Americas scope
  • Strong working knowledge with demonstrated experience to leverage system capabilities for process optimization in two of the following ERPs: SAP S/4HANA, JD Edwards (JDE), Oracle ERP Cloud. Experience with Oracle Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or similar consolidation/reporting tools strongly preferred
  • Expert proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint); with advanced Excel skills
  • Proven change management and process improvement experience (Lean, Six Sigma, or similar) is required
  • Minimum 6-7 years of experience leading leaders (minimum 2nd line manager) with demonstrated skills

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, develop, and mentor a team of RTR Supervisors and their respective individual contributors across multiple divisions, building organizational capability to support business growth and evolving complexity by working in partnership with peers
  • Drive exceptional people development through demonstrable skills and proven ability to grow and drive talent, succession planning, building capability, sustaining high levels of motivation and engagement across the entire organization, and prepare team members for advancement
  • Monitor key performance indicators to ensure accurate, timely execution, and audit-ready RTR processes (i.e., manual journal entries, accruals calculations, balance sheet reconciliations, Stryker’s policies, etc.). Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions/processes and non-routine entries as a results-focused and data-driven decision maker
  • Accountable for the accurate and timely execution of monthly/quarterly/annual period-end closing, consolidation activities, internal and external audit reviews support, in compliance with Stryker policies, US/Local GAAP, risks and controls (SOX) frameworks
  • Serve as a trusted business partner to multiple stakeholders at varying organizational levels, adapting communication style to navigate complex stakeholder landscapes with diplomacy, influencing and building consensus across diverse perspectives and priorities, to proactively address local finance and company’s ad hoc requests while balancing standardization requirements. Maintain close collaboration with RTR Global Process Organization (RTR GPO) to ensure strategic alignment
  • Proactively identify current control gaps, implement sustainable remediation solutions, and embed controls thinking into process design and standardization initiatives through demonstrable strong risk assessment, controls framework, and compliance mindset (US/Local GAAP across Americas, and finance policies)
  • Lead and support significant transformation initiatives including standardization, simplification, ERP implementations, shared service expansions, or process reengineering projects. Act as change management agent to drive adoption of new technologies, processes, and effective ways of working
  • Embed a continuous improvement mindset throughout the organization, encouraging innovation and challenging the status quo, implementing efficiency opportunities through process redesign, and driving continuous improvement methodologies in partnership with the Process Excellent (PE) organization

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

RTR ProcessesJournal EntriesAccrualsBalance Sheet ReconciliationsGAAPSOX CompliancePeriod-End ClosingFinancial ConsolidationAudit SupportLeadershipTeam MentoringStakeholder ManagementPerformance IndicatorsRisk Controls

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this role?

The position offers a hybrid work flexibility.

What experience is required for this position?

Candidates need 10+ years of demonstrated advanced experience across multiple RTR processes and complex accounting, with the ability to provide authoritative guidance.

What are the key responsibilities for team leadership?

The role involves leading, coaching, developing, and mentoring a team of RTR Supervisors and their individual contributors across multiple divisions, with a focus on people development, succession planning, and building organizational capability.

What is the salary or compensation for this role?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What makes a strong candidate for this manager position?

A strong candidate has 10+ years in RTR processes and complex accounting, proven leadership in developing teams, technical expertise in GAAP and controls, and experience driving transformation and continuous improvement.

Stryker

Develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment

About Stryker

Stryker develops and manufactures medical devices and equipment aimed at improving patient care and surgical efficiency. Their products include surgical tools, neurotechnology devices, and orthopedic implants, which are sold directly to hospitals and clinics. Stryker stands out from competitors by focusing on high-quality products and a commitment to advancing healthcare solutions. The company's goal is to enhance the overall healthcare experience for both patients and medical professionals.

Kalamazoo, MichiganHeadquarters
1941Year Founded
$423.3MTotal Funding
IPOCompany Stage
Biotechnology, HealthcareIndustries
10,001+Employees

Benefits

Medical & prescription plans
Supplemental health benefits
Flexible Spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program
Short-term & long-term disability
Tuition reimbursement
401(k) plan
Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Risks

Integration challenges from acquisitions may strain Stryker's resources.
Rapid tech advancements risk obsolescence of Stryker's current products.
Regulatory scrutiny on acquisitions could delay Stryker's market entry.

Differentiation

Stryker's acquisitions enhance its minimally invasive surgical solutions portfolio.
Entry into the peripheral vascular segment diversifies Stryker's market presence.
Stryker's focus on AI integration boosts diagnostic accuracy and operational efficiency.

Upsides

Growing demand for minimally invasive solutions aligns with Stryker's strategic acquisitions.
The orthopedic implants market growth benefits Stryker's expanding product line.
Stryker's acquisition of Inari Medical positions it in a high-growth vascular market.

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