USCAN Assistant Controller

Job description

3149658
Additional Cities

Marlborough
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

No
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare Finance
Function

Finance
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Massachusetts
Postal Code

01752
Role Summary/Purpose

The LS US Assistant Controller will support the LS US Controller in providing technical and operational controllership guidance and support to the U.S. based Life Sciences commercial operations, sales, finance, compliance and legal teams to ensure compliance with accounting rules, regulations and procedures. This role reports to the GEHC LS US Controller and will also have a strong relationship with the GEHC US Controllership Team and Life Sciences Global Product Controllership team.
Essential Responsibilities

·       Support the GEHC LS US Controller in providing Controllership
support to the LS Finance Managers (BioProcess, Core Imaging, G&CR, CT, and Service), Commercial and Operations leaders and their teams to ensure that the
Controllership and Financial Accounting implications of  transactions and other
matters are identified and managed effectively. 
·       Provide oversight for the Life Sciences U.S. balance sheet.
Establish and own review processes to monitor the LS US balance sheet and
identify/resolve any concerns arising. Support reviews of the LS Global Balance
Sheet explaining significant movements and anomalies. 
·       Applying Controllership input and ensuring appropriate rigor for
simplification and systems projects in the businesses.  
·       Support the integration of US based acquisitions and other
Business Development transactions  
·       Support the development standard operating procedures and
effective policies in relevant areas, including monthly and quarterly close
processes
·       Monitor & drive applicable GE and GEHC corporate
initiatives, simplification projects and integration projects. Provide
leadership on these projects
·       Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404
requirements  
·       Provide support for CAS and KPMG audits as required 
·       Provide business training to ensure compliance with applicable
global and regional policies 
·       Research and resolve complex commercial finance and accounting
issues
·       Perform ad hoc special projects.

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business related field and 5 years progressive accounting or finance experience;
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear/concise manner 
·  Add Eligibility Requirement GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.

Desired Characteristics

·  GE Corporate Audit Staff
·  CPA/CA
·  Minimum 2 years at Big Four/Large Regional audit experience including Audit and SOX/Internal Controls.
·  Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive Change 
·  Experience leading in a global business environment; minimum two years of experience leading team members
·  Experience with GEHC Product related commercial activities
·  Sound understanding of global process and transactional Flows 
·  Clear thinking/problem solving: successfully led projects/process improvements within operations/finance functions; able to quickly grasp new ideas
·  Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations 
·  Integrity: accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others Confidence/Assertiveness: strong influencing skills across business functions 
·  Experience working in a matrixed environment
·  Familiarity with Revenue Recognition related accounting rules 
·  You must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including for example, verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background

About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Massachusetts
Primary City

Marlborough