Wednesday, September 13, 2006

Consolidations Manager, Plainsboro, NJ, $90-110K + bonus

Title:            Manager, Consolidations

Salary:         $90-110K + restricted stock bonus

Location:     PlainsboroNJ

 

 

Company Information:

 

Client Corporation is a diversified medical technology company that develops, manufactures, and markets medical devices for use in a variety of applications. The primary applications for our products are neurosurgery, reconstructive surgery, and general surgery. However, our surgical instrument product lines are used in virtually all surgical disciplines, including general, plastic, neuron, ear, nose and throat (ENT), cardiovascular, ob-gyn, and ophthalmic surgical procedures. Their diverse product lines are comprised of traditional medical devices, such as monitoring and drainage systems, surgical instruments, and fixation systems, as well as a leading proprietary absorbable implant franchise that has led to the development of innovative tissue repair products such as the Doral Graft Matrix, the Nerve Guide, and the Dermal Regeneration Template. Our goal is to provide customers with clinically relevant, innovative and cost-effective products that improve the quality of life.

With approximately 1,600 permanent employees, CLIENT has its corporate headquarters in Plainsboro, New Jersey, and manufacturing and research facilities throughout the world.

 

Position Specifics:

Responsible for ensuring that all local site finance teams comply with the CLIENT Monthly Financial Reporting policy. Manage the overall consolidation process and maintain the Corporate consolidation system. Oversee the preparation of the consolidation and disclosure schedules to support quarterly reviews and annual audits by external auditors. Responsible for ensuring that all site financial statements comply with US GAAP and CLIENT Finance Policies.

CLIENT acquired businesses into the Corporate consolidation system. Prepare various financial analyses and present such information to senior and executive management. Assist corporate staff in the preparation of tax accounting, planning and other compliance matters.

This position requires excellent planning, management, and communication skills and regular interaction and coordination with local site finance teams around the world. It also requires strong technical accounting skills and an in-depth knowledge and understanding of consolidation procedures.

This individual must exercise sound judgment within broadly defined practices and policies and demonstrate an ability to design and implement effective and efficient processes, procedures and internal controls. This individual should also demonstrate an ability to work in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

·         Prepare and communicate the monthly financial reporting calendar

·         Supervise Consolidation Staff Accountant and prepare the monthly global consolidated financial statements and related consolidating disclosure schedules needed for internal and external reporting and disclosures in a timely and accurate manner.

·         Regular interaction and consultation with local site finance teams concerning general ledger, consolidation accounting and reporting matters (to ensure financial statements submitted to Corporate Finance comply with US GAAP requirements and CLIENT Finance Policies and procedures).

·         Maintain the Corporate consolidation system and conduct training with local site finance teams to enhance the effective and efficient use of the system, as necessary.

·         Assist Corporate Controller in preparing quarterly balance sheet and P&L reviews for presentation to executive management and external auditors.

·         Assist the Corporate Controller with other special analysis as required.

Education and Experience:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

·         Education

o        An undergraduate degree in accounting and a CPA is required.

o        MBA is preferred, but not required

·         Type and Number Years of Experience

o        Minimum of 7 years of experience in consolidation positions, preferably at publicly traded companies.

o        Strong computer and Excel skills are also required.

o        The ability to multi-task in a fast paced accounting environment and performs functions such as the creation and maintenance of complex spreadsheets, account analyses and reconciliations.

o        This individual must be highly detail oriented and skilled with a PC and software packages (COGNOS experience preferred).

o        Must have working knowledge of financial reporting and disclosure requirements applicable to publicly traded companies.

o        Good planning, management, and communications skills are required.

 

Reporting Structure:

 This position reports to the Director of Consolidations.

 

 

 

 

Notes:

 

 

 CLIENT is currently a $275m. company, they will be at $450m. by the end of this year and $700m. early next year.  They are growing through acquisitions so there will be a great deal of work in this as new businesses are folded into the company.

 

 

 

Brian Fenerty

Peopleflex, Inc.

1025 Andrew Drive

West Chester, PA  19380

 

610-692-0900     Phone

610-692-0993     Fax

267-312-7760     Mobile

 

http://www.peopleflex.com

bfenerty@peopleflex.com