Senior Staff Accountant, Consolidations

Position Summary

This role offers the opportunity to work directly on the preparation and analysis of consolidated financial statements within a global, publicly traded medical device organization. As a Senior Staff Accountant, you will be actively involved in the monthly close and reporting process, applying technical accounting knowledge to areas such as consolidations, foreign currency, equity transactions, and balance sheet roll-forwards. The position provides exposure to both local entity and corporate reporting, as well as interaction with international finance teams, auditors, and senior leadership. It is well suited for a 2–3 year audit associate or corporate accountant seeking to broaden their experience into complex accounting areas while contributing to a fast-paced, collaborative finance environment.

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Principal Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
• Prepare detailed consolidated roll-forward schedules for various key balance sheet accounts.
• Prepare various schedules on a quarterly basis related to EBITDA, segment reporting, and other areas in support of quarterly 10-Q / 10-K preparation.
• Prepare, review, and distribute monthly foreign exchange rates for reporting purposes
• Coordinate with local entity and regional controllers globally to resolve consolidation queries and ensure accuracy of reported results.
• Assist in the development of corporate accounting processes and policies as required.
• Assist in the preparation of data for, and review with, external and internal auditors.
• Perform detail, technical accounting processes to support the monthly financial statement consolidation, as follows:

• 1. Prepare HFM consolidation journal entries, including updating data for and developing new entries as needed.
  2. Prepare consolidated roll forward of Goodwill, Intangibles, PPE, and Equity.
  3. Elimination of investments in consolidated subsidiaries.
  4. Analyze investments in non-consolidated subsidiaries.

• Other tasks and projects as required.

Education / Experience Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or Accounting.
• 2 to 3 years of accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and transactional/analytical ability to take on a variety of technical tasks.
• HFM and/or SAP experience a plus.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification preferred; candidates who have passed at least one section are a plus.
• Experience in or auditing of a large international manufacturing company a plus.

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to simultaneously perform multiple tasks and shifting priorities under tight deadlines.
• Well organized, and detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently, take initiative to investigate and resolve issues.
• Ability to communicate data findings to various levels within the organization.