Highridge Medical · 1 day ago
Assistant Controller
WestminsterUS, Westminster, CO, US
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$120K/yr - $155K/yr
15+ years expHighridge Medical creates the world’s most innovative spinal solutions, and they are seeking an Assistant Controller responsible for financial reporting and governance of accounting policies. The role involves overseeing financial closing processes, preparing consolidated financial statements, and ensuring compliance with US GAAP.
ManufacturingMedical
Responsibilities
Reports to the Chief Accounting Officer. Reporting into this position is a team of senior and staff accountants. Engages in close collaboration with all areas within Highridge Finance including Business Services and Financial Planning & Analysis. Also, interacts and consults with external auditors and Finance Managers of Global Affiliates on accounting and reporting matters. On a daily basis interacts, consults with and advises various Company stakeholders on financial and internal control related matters including interface with senior management
Oversees the monthly financial closing process and the consistent delivery of timely and accurate reporting of results internally within Highridge and to external stakeholders as required
Prepares Consolidated US GAAP financial statements and related materials for Executive and Board of Director review
Ensures that all relevant transactional processes can consistently produce accurate information in support of financial reporting in accordance with US GAAP and Highridge corporate policy
Responsible for establishing a strong and sustainable environment of internal controls
Responsible for the development of accounting policy and procedures. Provides input regarding unique technical financial reporting issues
Ensures a strong emphasis on appropriate revenue recognition and other complex accounting treatment areas
Provides input and influence concerning accounting systems that impact financial control and reporting of results
Responsible for coordination and completion of the annual audit with independent public accounting firm (Grant Thornton). Fosters a relationship with Grant Thornton based on strong technical acumen, integrity and professionalism
Reviews and comments on key contracts of the organization. Collaborates with Legal and Line of Business on deals of financial significance providing feedback concerning financial, operational and internal accounting control consequences
Maintain strong awareness of the application of tax rules and ensure close collaboration with Tax dept. on relevant items
Ensures that data in finance systems is structured to deliver relevant level of transparency in an effective and efficient way
Sponsor, contribute to and drive projects that enhance Finance Department and overall Company performance
Ensure that reporting personnel have individual development plans, with annual goals and measurements that are consistent with the priorities of the business, and that interim reviews are held so that their work is focused on those priorities, and they understand their level of accountability for results and the measurement process
Qualification
Required
15 + years of experience in corporate accounting including technical accounting (US GAAP) research and internal controls
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams; achieving organizational focus on key priorities, providing clear direction, delegating, actively communicating and coaching/mentoring to achieve a high-performing team. Preferably with a medium to large international organization
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls required
Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy and consistently achieving deadlines
Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interact professionally and manage stakeholders
Experience presenting to and coordinating senior level meetings, including preparation and communication of meeting materials and effectively summarizing results
Must have an outstanding attention to detail and process rigor
Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving
Proficient in accounting software programs – OneStream and SAP a plus
Ability to work collaboratively across various functional departments
Highly proficient in excel with the ability to build, maintain and update complex detailed financial models
Ethics: Treats people with respect, keeps commitments; works ethically with a high standard of integrity; upholds organizational core values
Degree in Accounting required
At least five years supervisory experience required
Company
Highridge Medical
Highridge Medical is a medical device company focused on designing and commercializing novel and proprietary products and solutions. It is a sub-organization of H.I.G. Capital.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-12-18Acquired
Recent News
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