R2R - Manager, HR Accounting CoE

Key Requirements/Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +13 yrs;Assoc.+9 yrs; M.S.+2 yrs; PhD+0 yrs) 

• The ability to fluently read, write, understand, and communicate in English

• 5 Years of Relevant Experience 

• Work hours:

• Travel Requirements: Like domestic or international (Percentage)

• Relocation assistance: yes or no

• Sponsorship available: yes or no               

At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As the R2R - Manager, HR Accounting CoE in a managerial capacity, you will be responsible for applying principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports including selecting technical accounting matters, month-end closings, balance sheet review/reconciliation, financial controls and liaison with internal and external auditors in Fort Worth, Texas!

Key Responsibilities:

• Interact proactively with functional areas to ensure accurate accounting and financial reporting is accomplished within prescribed deadlines and in accordance with IFRS / Alcon Accounting Manual

• Own the completion and review monthly balance sheet account analyses and reconciliations ensuring they are robust and balances are accurately stated

• Handle the monthly closing process for assigned area(s)

• Ongoing process improvements made through the month to improve efficiency, effectiveness, and address business / operational changes.

• Responsible for the delivery of service levels and SLA/KPI targets

• Collaborate proactively with vital team members, including Finance colleagues, internal and external accounting authorities/auditors, and Regional/Global Financial Reporting and Accounting. Communication with these team members is appropriate and timely when questions regarding accounting/reporting matters arise

• Ensure all processes follow Alcon standards and policies (i.e. global processes, Alcon Accounting Manual, Alcon Financial Controls Manual, Management Authorization Levels, etc.)

• Understand all impacts to the general ledger for assigned area(s) due to other intra- and inter-departmental transactions including manufacturing, inventory and cost accounting, inter-company receivables and payables, cash activity and activity from other functional departments.

Preferred Requirements:

• Accounting and/or Finance Degree

• CPA/Chartered Accountant

• Public and Industry Accounting

• Knowledge of IFRS (GAAP), accounting, financial reporting requirements and strong analytical skills

• Financial accounting and reporting, auditing and financial process engineering, with record of strong control focus

• Leadership, interpersonal, influencing and management skills

• Proficient ERP knowledge (SAP)

• Experience working with shared services teams

Travel requirements: No regular travel

Relocation assistance: No

Sponsorship available: No

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Alcon is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify. Alcon takes pride in maintaining a diverse environment and our policies are not to discriminate in recruitment, hiring, training, promotion or other employment practices for reasons of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status. Alcon is also committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If, because of a medical condition or disability, you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process, or in order to perform the essential functions of a position, please send an email to alcon.recruitment@alcon.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.