Senior Manager, Financial Reporting

Edwards Lifesciences•Alton, IL

About The Position

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 is a key member of Edwards Lifesciences’ Global Accounting and Reporting group and plays an integral role in Edwards’ SEC reporting and technical accounting requirements. The role will interact with external auditors, internal auditors, and management.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent
A minimum of ten years of related experience (or eight years with a Master’s degree. Number of years of public accounting experience may reduce the total years of overall experience required)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
Experience with Workiva/wDesk
Recent SEC reporting experience
Experience with implementation of new accounting standards
Experience of consolidations or corporate accounting
Experience managing SEC filing processes for multinational public companies
Experience with XBRL
Hyperion systems, JD Edwards Enterprise One and/or OneStream experience
Must have high degree of accuracy, very detail-oriented
Demonstrated ability to identify opportunities for AI-enabled process improvements
Innovative use of IT tools and new technology
Adaptable, flexible in a changing environment

Responsibilities

Prepare supporting schedules for the quarterly and annual financial statement filings with the SEC (10-K, 10-Q, 11-K, and 8-K), and assist in drafting and reviewing financial statements, MD&A, and footnotes in accordance with SEC requirements and U.S. GAAP.
Prepare schedules for various technical accounting areas, including but not limited to ASC 230 Statement of Cash Flows, ASC 320 Investments, ASC 820 Fair Value Measurements, ASC 825 Financial Instruments, ASC 718 Stock Compensation, amongst others.
Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise technical accounting memos to document the Company's accounting position.
Perform financial close procedures on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, as needed, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses related to complex technical accounting areas such as debt securities and investments.
Assist in reviewing the statement of shareholders’ equity, earnings per share calculations, and other related financial disclosures.
Monitor new disclosure requirements and FASB updates, collaborating with auditors to ensure proper implementation.
Play a key role in implementing SOX controls, including drafting and maintaining internal documentation and coordinating with internal auditors.
Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of all external financial reporting documents.
Clearly articulate and educate team members in finance and other departments with respect to the impact of complex accounting transactions, adopted accounting policies, new standards and other technical matters, as applicable.
Proactively assess end-to-end workflows to identify and prioritize opportunities for AI-enabled capabilities that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
Provide all related external and internal audit support in areas of responsibility.
Responsible for special projects and other departmental duties as necessary.
Identify and evaluate process improvement and/or course correction opportunities.

Benefits

competitive salaries
performance-based incentives
a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families

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