Job Description

Company: KARL STORZ Endoscopy-America, Inc. (KSEA)

Job Code: 13305

Pay Grade: US-C22

Salary Range: $165,300 - $277,800

Description

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG based in Tuttlingen, Germany, is a family-owned, global company committed to benefiting humanity by advancing medical technology through innovation and education.

For more than 75 years, KARL STORZ has been dedicated to earning its international reputation as a leader that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness.

This position is responsible for managing the Accounting function of the company. It includes ensuring proper overall general ledger accounting in accordance with General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), as well as responsibility for specific accounting areas, as determined by the Chief Financial Officer.

This person should reside in Southern California, and will be requested to work in the El Segundo office as needed, likely once per week. Exceptions are during quarter and year end close.

The Controller is the primary driver of the accurate and timely monthly G/L closing process, including timing, scheduling, reconciliations, and coordination with others in the Finance or other departments in the Company.

Further responsibilities include active participation in the planning and preparation for the annual budget process, annual financial and other audits, as well as other duties and projects, as required.

This position is also responsible for maintaining the accuracy and timely distribution of various internally used reports for the Company s management and for the Parent Company in Germany. In addition, the individual is responsible for the Accounts Payable, Credit Collections, and Payroll areas including supervision and oversight of the personnel in those areas.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for complete and accurate General Ledger accounting and month-end close. This may include monthly journal entries, accruals, fixed asset accounting, and other account reconciliations, including A/R, A/P, Cash, and inventory.
• Prepare and distribute various financial and informational reports for internal and external use. These reports may include monthly Income Statements, Balance Sheets, Cash Flow Statements, Department Expenses, Product Line P&Ls, warranty, inventory, and other reports as needed.
• Part of the ongoing responsibilities is to identify and implement improvements in the systems of internal controls across the organization as they pertain to accounting/finance and the safeguarding of assets.
• The incumbent will be responsible for wire transfers, inter-company reconciliation, assistance with the annual budget, annual audits, and interfacing with other Finance people within the KARL STORZ Group on tax and other accounting or finance-related issues.
• The incumbent also supervises and manages the Payroll, Credit & Collection, Corporate Accounting, Cost Accounting, and Accounts Payable departments.
• Coordinates year-end audit working papers which include account reconciliations (audit binder), the preparation of financial statements and other documentation, and other schedules as requested by the auditors.
• Maintains working relationships with other departments to ensure that the overall accounting system is functioning properly.
• Analyzes purchasing and other production-related variances booked in SAP.
• Serves as the accounting liaison in meetings and committees.
• Build Data analytics and process engineering competencies for the Accounting dept, incorporating PowerBI/Tableau dashboards and Celonis process mining tools.
• Develop AI/Machine Learning competencies
• Lead F&A Regional optimization projects (Fixed Assets accounting, non-valuated inventory optimization, Segregation of Duties, etc.)

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor\'s degree in Business/Accounting. CPA required/MBA preferred
• 10 years of accounting/ finance experience with at least 5 years in a management/supervisory role having similar responsibilities, preferably in a distribution environment.
• E xperience using SAP as it relates to FICO is mandatory
• Proficiency in Excel, PowerBI/Tableau, Access, and Word.
• Must be extremely detail-oriented, accurate, and inquisitive
• Must work well in a team-oriented, dynamic, and matrix environment
• Ability to function effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented work environment
• Ability to meet deadlines and prioritize workload
• Has leadership capability to manage a team including coaching and development skills (ability to motivate, develop and retain high-potential talent)
• Exceptional presentation and writing skills and be able to convey a message that is understandable and relevant, linking business issues, financial results, and strategy.
• Excellent communication and relationship skills and the ability to explain complex financial issues to all levels.
• A team player by nature, this individual must possess a strong set of personal and business values that coincide with that of the company.
• Great people development skills (ability to motivate, recruit, develop, and retain high-potential people) are essential.

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Pay Transparency

The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member\'s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

Vaccine requirements at KARL STORZ due to COVID-19
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and therefore we require the COVID-19 vaccine for all of our employees unless otherwise due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefs. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how COVID-19 may impact the role you are seeking and if you require a reasonable accommodation regarding the vaccine requirement see below for the process for requesting accommodation. Please click here to learn more about our overall response to COVID-19.

Employee Benefits Program Overview for U.S. Locations

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!*
• 3 weeks vacation, 10 holidays plus paid sick time*
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave**
• 401K retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee\'s first 6% contribution
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,200 per year! - Tuition preimbursement
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire
• And much more!

*Field sales, internships, and part-time employees are not eligible except where required by state law.
Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.

**To include, maternal/paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee\'s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employee must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at TaleoAdministrator@karlstorz.com.

Notice to Employment Agencies
This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by KARL STORZ\'s Human Resources team. Human Resources will reach out to our preferred, contracted agency partners in the rare instance additional talent options are required. Your respect for this process is appreciated. KARL STORZ does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. Resumes received which were unsolicited by the KARL STORZ Human Resources department will be ineligible for referral fees.

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