KARL STORZ United States is currently recruiting for a Supervisor, Corporate Accounting who will provide hands-on technical analytical and operational leadership.  This position will work closely with the Senior Corporate Accounting Manager to manage 4 direct reports and oversee, implement and maintain Corporate Accounting systems and procedures and ensure the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of Corporate Accounting data.

 

This is a hybrid role with 3 days required onsite and based in our Charlton, MA location. 

 

Responsibilities

 

Manage a de-centralized Corporate Accounting team located throughout the United States Oversee the assigned processes in the general accounting group including month-end close activities, journal entries, account reconciliation, intercompany reconciliations, cash flow forecasts, strategic projects reporting and consolidated financial statement preparation and publication Perform variance analysis of balance sheet and income statement and other various statistical analysis Identify business drivers Make recommendation to business partners on how to improve performance Drive Corporate accounting transformation project for multiple sites located throughout the United States Review account reconciliations and proactively address potential risks for the company Assist in the management of the interim and annual audits Review, identify, and drive process improvements across multiple sites Manage intercompany Trade invoices collection process Drive team training, development and engagement Identify and implement Corporate Accounting process improvements Assist in the roll-out new accounting standards Develop, implement and ensure compliance of policies and procedures relating to accounting and financial management Implement, maintain, and monitor strong internal controls, including all necessary documentation.  Maintain proper compliance to US GAAP and German GAAP accounting policies. Provide leadership and participate in various department-wide initiatives Drive and support new system implementation Drive data analytics deliverable for the Corporate Accounting team

 

Requirements

 

Minimum of 5 years of growing experience required in an accounting/cost accounting role, preferably in a distribution environment with proven process improvement results. Minimum of 2 years of supervisory experience. Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.  MBA and/or CPA a plus. Strong knowledge of US GAAP.  German GAAP knowledge is a plus. Advanced Excel skills; knowledge of SAP (FI/CO/SD/BI) strongly preferred (will consider other large ERP experience, e.g. Oracle, JD Edwards). Power Pivot/Power BI and Tableau skills preferred.     Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail, ability to focus on big picture issues.  Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; team player. Strong oral and written presentation skills, including the ability to review and abstract information. An understanding of the demands and tight deadlines of a multi side US organization Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to multi-task and manage within a fast-paced sales environment. Ability to work in a diverse environment with all levels of employees. Ability to write reports that are understandable regardless of the financial knowledge of the audience. Ability to travel within the U.S., up to 10%. Available to work after normal business hours as needed to meet business needs and deadlines.

 

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