Manager, Fixed Assets and Project Accounting

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit

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.

Covers financial responsibilities for the CVI North American (the Americas) entities. This role involves internal interaction and collaboration with local and global operations teams, local finance, IT, commercial, tax and divisional CVI as well as our CVI consolidations team. This role may also involve relationship management with external parties when and where applicable (e.g. auditors and tax authorities).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP required
• High operational knowledge of SEC Reporting, IRS (Tax) reporting, Fixed Asset 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
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally via commercial airlines

Work Environment:

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

Experience:

• Minimum of 8-10 years progressive experience required
• Experience in fixed assets
• 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

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.

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $96,496.00 and $137,851.00 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.

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• Responsible for various monthly and quarterly closing and the financial reporting to Corporate for the Americas entities
• Responsible for overseeing monthly close processes which may include Fixed Assets, Prepaids, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Intercompany.
• Periodic presentation of the Financial Statements to the Finance Leadership team.
• Lead certain