Manager, Finance (hybrid)
Stryker
Summary
As our Finance Manager, you will lead monthly and quarterly reporting, providing clear financial insights and performance analysis to both operations and senior leadership. You'll oversee key aspects of the close process, drive financial compliance, and ensure proper application of cost accounting principles. In this role, you will partner closely with operations, quality, and engineering to influence strategic decisions and support continuous improvement.
Job description
This is a hybrid role based out of our Kalamazoo, MI location, with the expectation that this individual will work in the office 3-4 days per week.
What you will do
- Review and analyze financial statements and reports supporting monthly and quarterly reporting, tax reporting, and other internal and external reporting requirements.
- Analyze monthly operating performance and profit projections, identifying key trends and developing action plans to improve financial results.
- Partner closely with Operations and Commercial leaders on KPI performance, strategic decision-making, and overall business objectives.
- Provide financial leadership and direction as a key member of the Finance team, supporting business strategy and company initiatives.
- Ensure consistent and accurate application of Corporate and Division cost accounting policies, principles, and procedures.
- Evaluate finance and accounting system requirements and identify opportunities to automate processes and improve efficiency.
- Champion key company initiatives while ensuring compliance with regulatory, quality, legal, corporate, and HR policies and procedures.
- Lead and develop team members through hiring, coaching, performance management, technical support, scheduling, and employee development while fostering a collaborative partnership with Operations and Commercial teams.
What you need
Required
- Bachelor's degree (accounting or finance preferred)
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience
Preferred
- People management experience
- Cost Accounting experience
- CPA or MBA
- Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree (accounting or finance preferred)
- Minimum 8 years of relevant professional experience
- People management experience
- Cost Accounting experience
- CPA or MBA
- Prior work experience in a manufacturing environment
Company overview
Stryker is a global leader in medical technology, founded in 1941 by Dr. Homer Stryker and headquartered in Kalamazoo, Michigan. As one of the world's premier medical device companies, Stryker operates across three major business segments: Medical and Surgical Equipment, Orthopaedics and Spine, and Neurotechnology. The company impacts more than 150 million patients annually through its innovative products and services sold in over 75 countries worldwide. With approximately 53,000 employees globally and annual sales of $22.6 billion in 2024, Stryker maintains a strong commitment to research and development, investing $1.5 billion in R&D annually. The company's diverse portfolio includes surgical instruments, orthopedic implants, neurovascular devices, endoscopic systems, and advanced digital healthcare solutions. Stryker is recognized for its Mako robotic-assisted surgery systems and has been consistently ranked as one of Fortune's World's Best Workplaces for eight consecutive years, demonstrating its commitment to corporate culture and employee development.