Accounting Manager - Surgistar

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timeliness
• Drive balance sheet integrity and ensure compliance with US GAAP / IFRS and company accounting policies
• Prepare and review divisional financial statements and reporting packages for corporate consolidation
• Prepare forecasts and annual budget
• Own end-to-end full absorption cost accounting function, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis (price, usage, labor, overhead)
• Lead inventory and COGS reconciliation processes, including investigation and resolution of discrepancies between operational data, ERP outputs, and financial records
• Partner with operations on inventory controls, physical and cycle counts, and manufacturing/external cost drivers
• Develop and implement WIP tracking methodologies and policies to support accurate production accounting
• Evaluate and implement Bill of Materials (BOM), routing, and cost driver integrity within ERP system
• Ensure proper accounting for revenue recognition, accruals, capitalization, leases, and intercompany transactions. Establish and maintain effective internal controls in alignment with corporate governance standards
• Support external and internal audits for divisional entities, including preparation of audit schedules and responses
• Ensure compliance with respective tax and other regulatory reporting
• Design and implement inventory and manufacturing-related internal controls including cycle counts, standard cost governance, and variance thresholds
• Business Partnership
• Act as the primary financial liaison to Division General Manager ensuring clear communication between finance and operations
• Serve as finance business partner to divisional leadership, providing insight into financial performance and risks
• Support integration activities into MST and Halma, including ERP system transition and policy alignment and adoption
• Systems & Process Improvement
• Ensure accurate accounting setup and reporting within ERP and consolidation systems (e.g., Tagetik or equivalent)
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, control, and scalability
• Support transitions from outsourced accounting to in-house processes where applicable
• People & Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting associates
• Coordinate effectively with corporate accounting, tax, and shared services teams

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 6–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial close, and balance sheet management
• Deep cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment including inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools
• Experience and daily usage of Siteline / Infor ERP
• Proven ability to partner cross-functionally with operations and corporate teams
• Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification
• Experience in manufacturing, medical devices, or operationally complex environments
• Prior experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, or carve-outs
• Exposure to group reporting and consolidation processes
• Experience with BOMs, routings, and manufacturing data structures within ERP systems