Senior Corporate Accountant, Critical Care

For over 50 years, the Critical Care business within Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) has operated at the intersection of groundbreaking medical innovation and improved patient care. Put simply, we exist because we’re committed to creating a world where every patient who should be monitored will be monitored with smart technology.  

With this impactful vision in mind, we are now embarking on becoming an independent business from Edwards, a process that we currently expect to be completed by January 2025.  

As Critical Care transitions to an independent company, we will continue to benefit from the expertise and experience of 4,000+ dedicated global employees, a vibrant innovation engine with strong investment in our future pipeline, and strong sales growth and profitability. We are well-positioned to build upon our category leadership as we continue to launch new solutions powered by A.I. to clinicians, and expand into new care settings.     

So, if you're a dynamic and passionate person who is eager to contribute to an innovative, industry-leading advanced monitoring company we invite you to explore our career opportunities. Those who choose to join us will be part of a ‘once-in-a-lifetime’ journey to improve the quality of care and outcomes for millions of patients around the world.  

Appendix:  

For further detail on the spin-off from Edwards Lifesciences, please consult this 2023 Investor Conference Presentation, pages 89-99: 

How you’ll contribute:

• Perform detailed analysis of complex account balances to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP as part of the overall accounting close process.  Establish rationale and justification for required adjustments to ensure critical reserves and accruals are appropriately stated.
• Identify accounting system deficiencies, recommend process improvements to provide timely, accurate and useful information to ensure accurate financial reporting, and partner with systems group to drive required changes.
• Prepare detailed fluctuation analysis for quarterly and annual audits for the purpose of presenting rationale and closing open issues with external auditors.
• Designated global lead/SME for providing US GAAP accounting guidance and JDE support to business unit and regional finance teams on appropriate accounting areas, in accordance with GAAP and company policy.
• Take a lead role in the maintenance of Sarbanes Oxley cycle narratives within area of responsibility and accurately present key controls within each narrative. 
• Ensure all SOX key controls are appropriately completed within area of responsibility.  Establish audit worthy evidence and documentation to ensure no significant audit deficiencies are identified by internal and/or external audit.
• Develop, maintain and update desk procedures documentation as processes change for efficiency.
• Assist in projects that support the overall objectives of the department.

What you’ll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting with 5 years previous related experience

What else we look for (Preferred):

• 3 years public accounting big four firm preferred.
• Certified Public Accounting (CPA) license or equivalent strongly preferred
• Experience working in a large manufacturing company
• Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel and related financial systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
• Excellent problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills Substantial knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to corporate accounting
• Substantial knowledge and understanding of Edwards policies, procedures, and guidelines relevant to corporate accounting
• Substantial understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Substantial knowledge of financial concepts and principles
• Expertise in own functional area and ability to coach others in various functional areas impacted within the business
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
• Strict attention to detail
• Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
• Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and key contact representing the department on projects
• Adhere to all company rules and requirements (e.g., pandemic