Edwards Lifesciences
Technical Accounting Director
USA IRV-1472 Alton/DBC6-7 · Director
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About the role
- Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient's life.
- The Director of Technical Accounting will serve as a key technical accounting representation at Edwards Lifesciences, responsible for providing expert U.S. GAAP guidance across the organization.
- Ensure correct application of U.S. GAAP and accuracy, quality, and compliance of the Company's financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including business development and regional finance teams, to determine the appropriate accounting for complex transactions.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for U.S. GAAP, providing timely technical guidance to finance leaders and business partners across global operations.
- Lead the development, maintenance, and governance of Edwards Lifesciences' global accounting policies to ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and alignment with company practices.
- Monitor new accounting standards, FASB updates, SEC guidance, and industry interpretations; assess their applicability and lead implementation efforts as needed.
- Support audit reviews by providing clear documentation, explanations, and analysis of significant accounting positions.
- Foster strong relationships with cross‑functional business partners while maintaining independence and objectivity in technical judgments.
Requirements
- Assist with technical accounting aspects of Form 10‑K and 10‑Q filings, including review and drafting of accounting policies, footnote disclosures, and MD&A where technical judgment is required.
- What you'll need (Required):
- Bachelor's degree in related field
- A minimum of twelve years of related experience (or ten years with a Master's degree.
- Number of years of public accounting experience may reduce the total years of overall experience required)
- Experience with ASC 810-10 VIE transaction
- Experience with implementation of ASC 606, ASC 842 or ASC 326 (CECL)
Nice to have
- What else we look for (Preferred):
- Hyperion systems, JD Edwards Enterprise One and/or OneStream experience a plus
Compensation
- Perform financial close procedures on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis, as needed, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses related to Company's investments.
- For California, the base pay range for this position is $145,000 - $205,000 (highly experienced).
Company info
- Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences.
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