Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences. Our Finance teams work hard to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus. As part of the team, whether providing analysis, forecasting, or reporting financial information, your application of accurate financial business practices will play a fundamental role in how we impact the quality of life for patients all over the world.

 How you’ll make an impact:

Our Senior Accountant – Global Consolidations & Reporting role is within the Global Consolidations and Reporting team.  This position will play a key role in the consolidation of Edwards’ financial results in support of both internal and external reporting. This position will interact with external auditors, internal auditors, and senior management. You will have high level executive exposure and the opportunity to learn complex global transactions.Provide advice, guidance, analysis, and reporting of financial informationIntegral part of the global consolidation close process of over 70+ entities and support of regions (US, Europe, Japan and ROW)Full responsibility for designated consolidation month/quarter-end close activitiesMonthly review and analysis of Regional P&L and Balance SheetPrepare quarterly earnings package in support of Earnings ReleasePrepare detailed fluctuation analysis for quarterly and annual auditsTake a lead role in fulfilling requirements for external and internal audits in areas of responsibility, including information requests from global regionsEnsure all SOX key controls are appropriately maintained & completed within area of responsibility Identify accounting process and system deficiencies and recommend process improvements to provide timely, accurate and useful information to ensure accurate financial reporting (which includes participating in various finance initiatives/projects)Develop, maintain and update desk procedures documentation as processes change for efficiency

What you'll need (Required):

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or Mathematics requiredCPA requiredA minimum of five years of Accounting/Finance experience (or three years of experience with a Masters)Public accounting firm experience

 What else we look for (Preferred):

Experience with complex accounting transactions and international entity exposureHyperion systems, JD Edwards Enterprise, OneStream experienceBig Four experienceExcellent organizational skillsMust have high degree of accuracy, very detail-orientedGood time management skills, priority settingDeadline driven, results-oriented, highly responsible and accountable for the work doneExcellent oral and written communication skillsExtremely proactive, strong initiative, self-motivatedHigh integrity, ethics and strong valuesInnovative use of IT tools and new technologyAdaptable, flexible in a changing environmentAbility to interface effectively at all levels of the organizationStrong interpersonal skillsWilling to learn and develop new skills and business acumen

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $78,000 to $110,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.