Work Flexibility: Hybrid As the Associate Manager, Inventory Accounting, you will be responsible for leading the Inventory Accounting function and responsible for the related financial reporting and analysis on a monthly basis. This will include overseeing the accounting functions related to Excess & Obsolescence, Capitalized Inventory, Good in Transit, Unrecognized Profit in Inventory, Purchase Price Variance and Costing/revaluation. The Financial Reporting Analysts – Inventory will report into the Associate Manager, Inventory Accounting. You will also provide analytical support within the Finance team during the budget and planning processes and work closely with various other stakeholders. This individual must serve as a contributing member of the Finance team while championing Stryker’s Mission and Values. This hybrid role is based out of our Waterdown office. This team is expected in the office 1 day a week (Wednesday) and has the flexibility to work from home the other days. Who we want Dedicated achievers. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure business goals and objective are met. Collaborative partners. Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships, influence and partner with business leaders in multiple functional areas. Effective communicators. Can analyze and synthesize data/information for insights and communicate them in a consumable way for decision making. What you will do • Lead monthly/quarterly close related to Inventory Accounting and ensure financial transactions and financial statements are properly documented, complete and accurate and in compliance with corporate finance policy, US GAAP and SOX • Oversee the preparation and review of Inventory related account reconciliations to ensure the reconciliations are prepared in a timely manner, well documented, adhere to corporate policies and accounts are properly stated • Provide clear and concise analysis of the root cause of variances to budget/forecasts as well as emerging trends that may have significant impacts to financial performance and provide monthly commentary on business results • Support FP&A through creating budgets and projections related to Excess, Instrument amortization, shrink, sample costs and capital consignment • Collaborate with stakeholders across the business to act as Subject Matter Expert on the accounting impact of Inventory transactions • Lead continuous improvement processes in Inventory reporting processes, and collaborate with diverse teams on projects and/or cross functional initiatives • Lead with a risk-based approach to ensure data and financial statement integrity. Includes detailed assessments/analysis of account balances and/or transactions and corporate finance policy to ensure all risks are captured and communicated • Mentor, coach, and develop direct reports, supporting their professional growth What you need Required: • Bachelor's degree • Professional accounting designation (CPA, CA/CMA/CGA) • Minimum 6 years of experience in finance/accounting, with a focus on inventory • Previous leadership experience • Advanced Excel and intermediate Power BI skills • Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered Preferred: • Experience in Oracle ERP and Hyperion Financials Travel Percentage: None Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes. We are proud to be named one of the World’s Best Workplaces! For more information, visit: www.stryker.com Work Flexibility Remote – Role allows you to work the majority to 100% of time from an alternate workplace. These roles could have travel expectations, and you must work within the country of the job requisition location. Field-based – You can expect to regularly work a majority to 100% of time at customer facilities and has a set territory or expectation to travel within a set boundary. Almost all sales roles would likely be qualified as field-based. Onsite – Role is 100% located at a Stryker facility. Some ad hoc flexibility may be available depending on role, level, and job requirements. Manufacturing roles and any role that requires physical presence at the office would qualify under this category. Hybrid – You can expect to regularly work in both an alternate workplace and a Stryker facility. Roles that are partially remote or co-located would qualify as hybrid, and the expectation to be onsite would be defined and agreed upon by your manager/supervisor.
