About this role
At CooperVision, a business unit of CooperCompanies (Nasdaq: COO), we’re driven by a unified purpose of helping people experience life’s beautiful moments. We are connected through our shared values - dedicated, innovative, friendly, partners, and do the right thing. As a leading global manufacturer of contact lenses, we are committed to helping improve the way people see each day. Through our diverse lens portfolio, we tackle the toughest vision challenges – including astigmatism, presbyopia, and childhood myopia. We offer the most complete collection of spherical, toric, and multifocal products available, enabling us to fit 99% of all contact wearers. Learn more at www.coopervision.com .
- This role is not eligible for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States on a permanent and ongoing basis without the need for future sponsorship (i.e., H1B, STEM OPT extensions, TN, etc.)
- This position requires full-time onsite work (5 days per week) in Victor, NY and is not eligible for relocation assistance
Experience:
- 8 years of experience within an external audit, internal controls / audit or public accounting environment
- Understanding of internal controls and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or Business is required; Master’s degree a plus
- Appropriate certificate in accounting and/or auditing (e.g., Certified Public Accountant, Certified Internal Auditor, Association of Chartered Certified Accountants: ACA, ACCA, CA), a plus
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills, including written and verbal communication, especially in developing positions and presenting to management, auditors, and non-accounting stakeholders.
- Professional, collaborative, and solution-oriented communication. Adapts communication style based on audience, incorporates stakeholder feedback, and maintains constructive working relationships during disagreements or escalations.
- Experience and understanding of Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements, including experience in defining and designing controls. U.S. GAAP policy experience.
- Ability to develop trusted partnerships across functions through respect, collaboration, credibility, responsiveness, and effective problem solving.
- Strong work ethic and desire to collaborate with others to achieve team goals.
- Demonstrates openness to feedback, adjusts approach when concerns are raised, and proactively seeks input to improve stakeholder engagement and effectiveness.
- Demonstrates Cooper values through respectful interactions, accountability, collaboration, integrity, and constructive engagement across all stakeholder groups.
- Ability to independently research, analyze and interpret data.
- Ability to organize workload and self-manage completion of responsibilities on time and in line with the team priorities.
- Flexibility in handling conflicting priorities working under strict deadlines with ability to identify and escalate challenges that would impact a successful result.
- Sound independent judgment.
- Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Visio).
- Knowledge of Oracle, COGNOS, ServiceNow, Workiva, Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP, Agile, FastPath, BAAN or other major ERP systems, a plus.
Work Environment:
- Typical office work environment – on site
- Approximately 10% travel where needed within our key regions – Americas, Europe, Middle East, Asia Pacific
For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $94,148 and $125,531 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.
We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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