Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Sr Manager
CooperCompanies
Summary
The Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting Senior Manager is a key member of the Corporate Finance organization, responsible for overseeing external reporting and technical accounting. Key responsibilities include preparing and filing SEC Forms 10-Q, 10-K, and 8-K; managing quarterly reviews and annual audits with external auditors; and researching, evaluating, and communicating technical accounting matters and their business implications. The position requires reviewing contracts and agreements, collaborating with U.S. and international accounting teams, and analyzing complex or non-routine transactions. The role supports accounting and disclosure decisions by interpreting U.S. GAAP and SEC guidance, preparing technical accounting documentation, and helping stakeholders understand the accounting and financial reporting impacts of business activities.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Lead the preparation, review, and filing of SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K.
- Oversee consolidated cash flow reporting and related disclosures.
- Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors during quarterly reviews, annual audits, and interim procedures.
- Review stock-based compensation accounting and reporting.
- Research, document, and evaluate technical accounting matters related to complex and non-standard contracts, transactions, mergers and acquisitions, debt offerings, derivatives, new accounting standards, and corporate accounting matters.
- Monitor emerging accounting standards and SEC developments, assess impacts, and lead implementation efforts where necessary.
- Prepare and review technical accounting memorandums.
- Support the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, strengthen internal controls, support SOX 404 compliance, and assist with ad hoc projects and information requests.
Qualifications
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- CPA.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including a combination of Big Four public accounting and publicly traded company experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching and documenting accounting guidance and accounting treatment of issues.
- Comprehensive and current understanding of U.S. GAAP, including recently issued accounting pronouncements and SEC reporting principles and regulations.
- Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control frameworks.
- Exceptional communication skills, including technical report writing and the ability to present information effectively to various levels of an organization.
- Excellent interpersonal and project management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas.
- High proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate clear accounting positions and operational solutions in ambiguous situations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.
Preferred Qualifications
- Higher degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment or medical device industry.
- Experience leading technical accounting reviews for acquisitions or strategic transactions.
- SEC reporting experience at a large accelerated filer.
- Experience supporting multinational public company operations.
- Experience presenting technical accounting conclusions to executive leadership and auditors.
- Knowledge of Workiva, FloQast, Dynamics 365, Oracle, and Oracle EPM (HFM, Planning, and/or Essbase).
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- CPA.
- 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience, including a combination of Big Four public accounting and publicly traded company experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience researching and documenting accounting guidance and accounting treatment of issues.
- Comprehensive and current understanding of U.S. GAAP, including recently issued accounting pronouncements and SEC reporting principles and regulations.
- Knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley and internal control frameworks.
- Exceptional communication skills, including technical report writing and the ability to present information effectively to various levels of an organization.
- Excellent interpersonal and project management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functional areas.
- High proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Ability to communicate clear accounting positions and operational solutions in ambiguous situations.
- Ability to manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines.
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and work independently with minimal supervision.
- Higher degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment or medical device industry.
- Experience leading technical accounting reviews for acquisitions or strategic transactions.
- SEC reporting experience at a large accelerated filer.
- Experience supporting multinational public company operations.
- Experience presenting technical accounting conclusions to executive leadership and auditors.
- Knowledge of Workiva, FloQast, Dynamics 365, Oracle, and Oracle EPM (HFM, Planning, and/or Essbase).
Benefits
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO) is a leading global medical device company headquartered in San Ramon, California, with a workforce of over 15,000 employees. The company operates through two primary business units: CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision is a trusted leader in the contact lens industry, focusing on vision correction and improving daily visual experiences for millions worldwide. CooperSurgical specializes in fertility and women's healthcare, providing innovative medical devices and solutions that support reproductive health and family planning. With products sold in over 130 countries, CooperCompanies positively impacts more than fifty million lives annually. The company generates approximately $4.1 billion in annual revenue and maintains a strong global presence, leveraging its expertise in medical device manufacturing to address critical healthcare needs in both vision care and women's health sectors. CooperCompanies is publicly traded and continues to expand its market leadership through strategic acquisitions, product innovation, and operational excellence.