Associate Manager, Inventory Accounting (hybrid)

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