Manager, General Accounting

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world’s leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

Job Summary:

Responsible for aspects of North America accounting and financial reporting requirements to Corporate. The accounting manager will prepare and/or review ledger entries and reconciliations; maintain aspects of the general ledger; contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, with regulatory reporting (Tax), reporting for SEC filings purposes as applicable; research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); coordinate, hire, train and supervise an accounting staff.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Responsible for various monthly and quarterly closing and the financial reporting to Corporate for the Americas entities
• Responsible for overseeing monthly close processes which may include Accounts Receivable, Account Payable, Cost Accounting, Revenue, Rebates, Intercompany, Fixed Assets, Capital expenditures and Leases
• Periodic presentation of the Financial Statements to the Finance Leadership team
• Lead certain account reconciliation review meetings with local Finance Management
• Provide technical and financial accounting advice and guidance to the Finance leadership team and other segments of the business.
• Responsible for ensuring compliance with Internal Controls and the timely remediation of any control deficiencies. Maintains accounting controls by preparing and recommending policies and procedures.
• Owner of various SOX processes and procedures within the General Accounting department
• Key contact for corporate accounting, consolidations, external auditors and internal auditors
• Review and approve journal entry transactions and account reconciliations
• Compile, review and sign off on required submissions as applicable - monthly and quarterly Sox Checklist, RDB and other required deliverables
• Review and approve monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure accurate accounting records are maintained
• Evaluate the General Accounting processes and strive for continual improvement, efficiencies, and effectiveness
• Lead indirect taxes within the organization
Organize, select, and review account reconciliations for the Americas entities on a monthly basis

Travel Requirements :

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP required
• High operational knowledge of SEC Reporting, IRS (Tax) reporting, transfer pricing, cost accounting and consolidations required
• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management system (Reporting & Planning tools), BAAN, Cognos, Crystal Reporting and Oracle (ERP System) a plus.
• Consolidations, shared services and global/international experience a plus
• Demonstrated excellent time management, written, communication and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Access, Power point and Outlook.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
• Detailed oriented
• Effective leadership experience required
• Ability to read, understand and interpret highly technical material
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally via commercial airlines

Work Environment:

• Typical administrative office work environment
Prolonged sitting in front of a computer

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years progressive experience required
• Leadership experience required
• Oracle experience a plus
• Security and Exchange (SEC) Reporting experience desirable
• Knowledge of Crystal Reporting, Business Objects and BI/Cognos is desirable
Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, Manufacturing (Transfer Pricing) and SEC Reporting desired

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required
• CPA Highly Preferred

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $88,033 and $127,048 and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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