Manager, Acquisitions and Integration Accounting

About Stryker

Stryker is one of the world’s leading medical technology companies and, together with our customers, is driven to make healthcare better. We offer innovative products and services in Orthopaedics, Medical and Surgical, and Neurotechnology and Spine that help improve patient and hospital outcomes.

We are proud to be named the #5 World’s Best Workplaces and a Best Workplace for Diversity by Fortune Magazine. Learn more about our award-winning organization by visiting stryker.com

Why finance at Stryker?

Are you looking for a profitable and growing company with a great culture and reputation?Stryker is the only company with 40 consecutive years of sales growth and was recently named the #5 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!

The Manager, Acquisitions and Integration Accounting will be responsible for supporting Stryker’s purchase accounting and integration for acquisitions to help ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, as well as adherence to Stryker’s global accounting policies. This person will work closely with members of Stryker’s global accounting and finance organization, the broader finance organization, Stryker’s finance and training team, and business divisions in supporting Stryker’s initiatives in the overall training and related communication of the applicable accounting guidance and processes. This person will also be responsible for the preparation, communication and adherence of Stryker’s global accounting policies. This person will be the primary contact person for all business development activities, including the documentation of such transactions, and the coordination and follow-up with Stryker’s third party valuation firm. This is a management level role.

What you will do

• Assist Stryker’s various business development and divisional finance teams with merger and acquisition (M&A) activities (including due diligence, deal model review, valuation, purchase price accounting and related documentation of such transactions).
• Documenting, researching and resolving technical accounting issues in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Preparing, updating and ensuring adherence of Stryker’s global accounting policies.
• Consider implication of new accounting pronouncements on Stryker’s current accounting policies.
• Monitoring and communicating relevant information regarding new and emerging accounting standards; and assistance in implementing new standards as appropriate.
• Periodic training to update Stryker’s global finance and accounting teams on new and emerging accounting standards
• Collaborate with Stryker’s external auditors on technical accounting topics, new accounting pronouncements, and their respective impact and application.

What you need

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Active CPA required
• A combined 6+ years of experience is required (preferably at least 3+ years of experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm and additional 3+ years at a global Fortune 500 company, preferably in the medical device and/or life sciences industries is desired).
• Substantial experience in and working knowledge of authoritative U.S. GAAP technical accounting research and application
• Strong analytical, problem solving skills and collaborative skills
• Must be able to make judgment calls regarding the resolution of issues
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; proficient in technical accounting writing ability
• Ability to multi-task on competing and deadline sensitive priorities
• Ability to work effectively with all levels in the organization.
• Strong organizational skills and process orientated.
• Ability to effectively manage process and collaborate across multi-functional dotted-line relationships.

Our benefits

Our total rewards offering varies by country but often includes bonuses; commissions; healthcare; insurance benefits; retirement programs; stock based plans; paid time off plans; family and parenting leaves; tuition reimbursement; wellness programs; onsite fitness centers and cafeterias; discount purchase programs; and service and performance awards – not to mention various social and recreational activities.

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