Manager, Accounting

JOB OVERVIEW:

This position is responsible for managing day-to-day accounting and financial activities for the HPR business, which includes A/R & A/P functions, monthly/quarterly closes (P&L and Balance Sheet analyses), SOX, and Corporate reporting requirements.  In addition, this role will be responsible for ensuring inventory cost accounting is compliant with US GAAP.  This position will manage a hybrid / remote team based in California.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Manage a high-performing team, ensuring critical deadlines are met while providing ongoing training, coaching and guidance
• Leads team in the generation of a timely and accurate month end close, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, reserves, roll-forwards and other analyses
• Liaise with leaders to provide an efficient and effective inventory accounting function including: standard costing for purchased/manufactured products & components, and inventory reserve management (both current & projected risk)
• Develop accounting workflows to support alternative business models including: services, warranty programs and recertified products
• Leads team to develop variance analysis explanations (actual vs. target) and forecast assumptions (ROs)
• Responsible for maintaining an effective internal control structure along with compliance with SOX, US GAAP and Henry Schein accounting guidance
• Maintains compliance with all Treasury guidelines and collaborates with Henry Schein partners on foreign exchange related initiatives
• Subject matter expert on ERP system for all areas under his/her responsibility
• Oversee all internal and external audit engagements
• Drives continuous improvement in reporting and analytical processes
• Leverages experience and knowledge of the business to collaborate with key team members, adding value and solving challenges as they arise.
• Manage special projects by collaborating with other teams

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Knowledge of inventory / cost accounting
• Experience leading virtual teams

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Strong management and leadership skills and ability to attract, retain, motivate, develop and mentor team members for high performance
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills and ability to resolve disputes effectively
• Excellent presentation and public speaking skills
• Excellent independent decision making, analysis and problem solving skills
• Understand and act on financial information that contributes to business profitability
• Ability to plan and manage successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline, budget, assign tasks and areas of responsibility
• Lead team(s) to achieve company goals in creative and effective ways
• Excellent planning and organizational skills and techniques
• Communicate effectively with senior management
• Good negotiating skills and ability to effectively manage outsourced relationships
• Ability to influence, build relationships, understand organizational complexities and manage conflict
• Broad professional and managerial skills with a good understanding of industry practices and company policies and procedures
• Ability to lead virtual teams

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Typically 10 or more years of increasing responsibility and complexity in terms of any applicable professional experience; 1 or more years of management experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: 

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline. Master's degree or global equivalent a plus.

TRAVEL / PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Travel typically less than 10%. Office environment. No special physical demands required.

The posted range for this position is $110,692-$152,202, which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range.

Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and d