Senior Accountant

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:

The primary responsibilities for this position entail supporting the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial information of CooperVision business results by performing tasks including, but not limited to preparation/approval of journal entries and account reconciliations, variance investigation, and execution and responsibility of key SOX controls.  The position also acts as the primary accounting focal point for the CooperVision Specialty EyeCare inventory cost accounting and financial reporting, intercompany inventory reconciliations, as well as other tasks as assigned. Additional responsibilities include identifying and implementing process improvements to streamline month-end close reporting. This role will also require cross-functional finance and operations collaboration and the ability to partner with external professionals. Candidates must be detail oriented, highly organized, and collaborative.

• Perform monthly financial close requirements which include preparing and approving journal entries, account reconciliations, and recording of intercompany transactions between CooperVision, its subsidiaries and parent company.
• Prepare inventory roll forward on a monthly basis, with an understanding of system inventory and COGS movements. Includes research and reporting to FP&A partners.
• Use independent judgment as to whether account balances are reasonable and examine accounting documents to ascertain those transactions are properly supported. Initiate corrective action or recommend solutions as appropriate. Prepare routine and non-routine reports for leadership and summarize findings and recommendations.
• Prepare Balance Sheet and Income Statement analyses on a monthly basis for assigned areas and conduct financial statement reviews.
• Work to ensure compliance with US GAAP and internal policies and procedures. Assist in preparation of deliverables for both internal SOX compliance audits, and external financial statement audits and reviews.
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Act as the primary accounting focal point for cost accounting and inventory reporting.
• Contribute to the success of broader initiatives by developing ad-hoc reporting and presentations, as directed.
• Compile, review, verify and analyze large volumes of data and demonstrate knowledge and consideration of relevant financial statement assertions.
• Be an active business partner and collaborate with colleagues’ cross-functionally and with external professionals on various work streams and projects to support business processes and strategies.  

Travel Requirements: 

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• An organized and proficient individual with the ability to multi-task in a collaborative environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively communicate with executives, managers, peers, customers, and external professionals at all levels
• Ability to take initiative when errors or questions arise
• Significant exposure to monthly close/reporting processes
• Demonstrate strong process/internal controls, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Ability to apply knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Knowledge/experience with MS Dynamics preferred
• Knowledge/experience with Oracle (HFM) a plus
• Experience with ERP’s, Cognos Reporting, Essbase queries and Consolidations systems
• High level of professionalism and ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Bilingual in Spanish a plus

Work Environment:

• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer
• Typical office environment
• May need to work holidays, occasional evenings, or weekends to maintain an expected performance level.

Experience:

• 5+ years in an accounting/finance role
• Experience with ERP systems, with a concentr