**Why finance at Stryker?**:***:Are you looking for a profitable and growing company with a great culture and reputation? Stryker was recently named one of the Best Workplace in the WORLD by Fortune! Here, you will have many opportunities to learn and grow as we offer development opportunities unique for each employees needs including training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more!**Who We Want**- ** Dedicated achievers**. People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are dedicated to ensuring a task is complete and meets regulations and expectations.- ** Analytical problem solvers**. People who go beyond just fixing problems; identify root causes, evaluate optimal solutions, and recommend comprehensive upgrades to prevent future issues.- ** Effective communicators**. People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders, senior management, and their teams.**What You Will Do**- Assist in all financial-related matters related to establishing and scaling the Inventory COE.- Support SAP system configuration, testing, and wave deployments on behalf of the Inventory COE.- Assist in scoping and implementation of required reporting from SAP BW.- Support integration projects for business transfers into the COE - includes workstream meetings, systems, inventory cutovers, standard cost updates, inventory adjustments, etc.- Prepare process documentation and assist the leadership team to migrate inventory processes into the new COE.- As requested, perform ad-hoc analysis and perform special projects for Senior Leadership.- Perform financial review of all CER and DAR requests.- Prepare month-end journal entries and formulate required accruals in accordance with GAAP.- Maintain balance sheet accounts associated with the Inventory COE to include gross and net accounts and complete balance sheet reconciliations in accordance with Stryker policies.- Lead and manage the annual budgeting process and monthly financial projection process for Inventory and Reserves.- Ensure all Company policies are adhered to within the COE. Responsible for complying with Sarbanes-Oxley and all other applicable financial laws and regulations, company policies, and implementing corrective actions.- Partner with the local supply planning team to drive accurate FG supply forecasts and collaborate on inventory reduction programs- Calculate, reconcile, and analyze Inventory and Inventory reserves for the period close.- Support business on implementation and monitoring of Internal Controls and other Compliance requirements.- Ensure all Inventory reports generated by SAP are accurate, complete, and reconcile to General Ledger.- Responsible for the setting of standard costs for all products in the COE as prescribed by the standard cost policy.- Implement and validate product cost updates and financial statement impact.- Coordinate and manage Budget and Forecast input, validation, and review.**What you need**Education & special training:- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting: Required- CPA: PreferredQualifications & experience:- 3-5 years of experience in a finance function in a matrix international company (preferably an American or Multinational company)- Inventory Accounting experience preferred- Inventory Accounting experience is a plus- Advanced proficiency with Excel (required).- Proficiency with Oracle, SAP S4 Hana, and/or SAP BW (required)- Ability to interpret and analyze data accurately and efficiently- Fluency in English required- Strong ability to coordinate action across the dispersed workforce and highly matrixed organization- Strong written and verbal skills enabling effective communication with all levels of management- Effective problem-solving skillsPhysical & mental requirements:- Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and collaborate across multi-functional dotted-line relationships- Ability to multi-task and meet deadlines consistently- Good communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills, attention to detail, and ability to communicate complicated issues effectively- Demonstrated ability to perform consistently under varying business pressure as well as ability to adapt to a quickly changing environment- Strong analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills- Attention to detail in making evaluative judgments based on the analysis of information**About Stryker**:Stryker is one of the world's leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better.The company offers innovative products and services in Medical and Surgical, Neurotechnology, Orthopedics, and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 100 million patients annually.
