Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences

Technical Accounting Director

USA IRV-1472 Alton/DBC6-7 · Director

Sponsorship not specified$10k-$810kDetected 78 days ago
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Entry-level history0
PERM / green-card track0
Lottery odds (Level IV)94
Fits your clock70

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Green-card filing pattern in this occupation

Context, not a finding about this posting: of this employer's 14 green-card filings in this occupation, 100% were for a worker who already held the job.

Green-card follow-through: 50%

Of 10 labor certifications old enough to have been used, 5 expired without the employer filing the next step. Median time from filing to decision: 493 days.100% of their filings were for a worker who already held the job.Only certifications past the 180-day window are counted — recent ones cannot have expired yet.

Reported a layoff in this occupation

In a green-card filing decided 2026-06-04, this employer stated it had laid off workers in Quality Control Systems Managers (CA) during the preceding six months. 2 such filings on record.Describes the period before that filing, not necessarily today. Unlike WARN notices this is occupation-specific and federal.

Files H-1B transfers

3 transfer filings in the last year, covering 3 workers. Median labor-condition decision: 8 days. An employer that already files transfers is one that can take over an existing H-1B.

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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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