EP Operations Finance Controller

Abbott • Irvine, CA

5d • $130,700 - $261,300 • Onsite

About The Position

This position works out of our Sylmar, CA location in the Electrophysiology Medical Device division. In Abbott’s Electrophysiology (EP) business, we’re advancing the treatment of heart disease through breakthrough medical technologies in atrial fibrillation, allowing people to restore their health and get on with their lives.
The Operations Finance Controller, as a member of the site finance team, provides leadership in the design, maintenance and evaluation of all financial activities for the site in accordance with established plant, division and corporate policies. Provides guidance in setting strategic direction and designing business plans to achieve the long-term mission of the site.
The position influences Manufacturing, Quality, and Materials Management through budget decisions, financial training, financial recommendations, and general business guidance.
Interacts with the Site Operations team through presentations of financial plans/analyses/strategies and is responsible for representing finance in these plant discussions.
In conjunction with the Site Operations team, sets the appropriate financial direction ensuring the proper reflection of financial results and forecasts
Facilitates proper reporting, analysis and monitoring of actual results across manufacturing organizations
Coordinate, consolidate and generally manages the development of plans for the site including standards, LBE’s and capital budgets
Prepares annual cost standards for existing and new products
Assures compliance to all relevant GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, as well as Corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
Facilitates development and deployment of processes and tools to enable improved budget planning and monitoring across all organizations
Develop and deploy financial awareness and education programs to plant employees
The major duties and responsibilities are to provide a system of internal control to safeguard assets, assure the accuracy and reliability of financial data, promote operational efficiency and assure adherence to established division and corporate policies and procedures. Monitor maintenance of sound financial procedures and systems in the following areas:
Financial Planning and Analysis
Monthly close for P&L and balance sheet
Product Standard Costing
Production/Inventory Control Data
Capital/RCE Investment Analysis and Control
Fixed Asset Control

Requirements

• Bachelors’ Degree in Finance/Accounting
• 7+ years combined General Accounting
• Strong PC skills. Can use the major office-based software programs, e.g. Excel, PowerPoint, SAP, Power BI etc.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) & interpersonal skills as considerable personal contact is required with all levels of plant management, as well as a variety of people both within and outside the organization
• Must be results oriented, self-starter/motivated, a strong managerial background with good business sense

Nice To Haves

• A background in manufacturing accounting is preferred, specifically in cost accounting, planning and analysis and manufacturing systems
• Commercial Experience in Financial Planning, Reporting and Analysis preferred

Responsibilities

• Provides leadership in the design, maintenance and evaluation of all financial activities for the site in accordance with established plant, division and corporate policies.
• Provides guidance in setting strategic direction and designing business plans to achieve the long-term mission of the site.
• Influences Manufacturing, Quality, and Materials Management through budget decisions, financial training, financial recommendations, and general business guidance.
• Interacts with the Site Operations team through presentations of financial plans/analyses/strategies and is responsible for representing finance in these plant discussions.
• Sets the appropriate financial direction ensuring the proper reflection of financial results and forecasts.
• Facilitates proper reporting, analysis and monitoring of actual results across manufacturing organizations.
• Coordinates, consolidates and generally manages the development of plans for the site including standards, LBE’s and capital budgets.
• Prepares annual cost standards for existing and new products.
• Assures compliance to all relevant GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, as well as Corporate and divisional policies and procedures.
• Facilitates development and deployment of processes and tools to enable improved budget planning and monitoring across all organizations.
• Develops and deploys financial awareness and education programs to plant employees.
• Provides a system of internal control to safeguard assets, assure the accuracy and reliability of financial data, promote operational efficiency and assure adherence to established division and corporate policies and procedures.
• Monitors maintenance of sound financial procedures and systems in Financial Planning and Analysis, Monthly close for P&L and balance sheet, Product Standard Costing, Production/Inventory Control Data, Capital/RCE Investment Analysis and Control, and Fixed Asset Control.

Benefits

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager