Manager, Accounting (Contract)

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 [Site Location i.e., Victor, NY and is not eligible for relocation assistance

Job Summary:

Responsible for aspects of North America accounting and financial reporting requirements to Corporate. The accounting manager will prepare and/or review ledger entries and reconciliations; maintain aspects of the general ledger; contribute to the preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements, with regulatory reporting (Tax), SEC filings as applicable; research accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP); coordinate, hire, train and supervise an accounting staff.

Experience:

- Minimum of 8-10 years progressive experience required
- Experience in revenue
- Leadership experience required
- Consolidations, shared services and global/international experience a plus
- Oracle and/or D365 experience a plus
- Security and Exchange (SEC) Reporting experience desirable
- Knowledge of Crystal Reporting, Business Objects and BI/Cognos is desirable
- Accounting, Internal Controls, Financial Reporting, and SEC Reporting desired

Education:

- Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA Highly Preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

- Strong knowledge of US GAAP required
- High operational knowledge of SEC Reporting, IRS (Tax) reporting, Revenue accounting and consolidations required
- Knowledge of Hyperion Financial Management system (Reporting & Planning tools), D365, BAAN, Cognos, Crystal Reporting and Oracle (ERP System) a plus.
- Demonstrated excellent time management, written, communication and organizational skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Excel, Power point and Outlook.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization
- Detailed oriented.
- Ability to read, understand and interpret highly technical material

Work Environment:

- Typical administrative office work environment
- Prolonged sitting in front of a computer

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $97,803 and $139,719 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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