Manager, Fixed Assets and Project 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), SEC filings as applicable; research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); coordinate, hire, train and supervise an accounting staff.

• 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 Fixed Assets, Prepaids, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Intercompany.

• 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, including non-finance colleagues.

• 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, webforms 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.

Travel Requirements: 

• Limited.  Less than 5% (3 weeks) per year 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP required

• High operational knowledge of SEC Reporting, IRS (Tax) reporting, Fixed Asset accounting and consolidations required

• Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management system (Reporting & Planning tools), D365, BAAN, Cognos, Crystal Reporting and Oracle (ERP System) a plus.

• Demonstrated excellent time management, written, communication and organizational skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Power point and Outlook.

• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization

• Detailed oriented.

• 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

• Experience in fixed assets 

• Leadership experience required

• Consolidations, shared services and global/international experience a plus

• Oracle and/or D365 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, and SEC Reporting desired

Education:

• Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required

• CPA Highly Preferred

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