Imagine how your ideas and expertise can change a patient’s life. Patients are at the heart of what we do at Edwards Lifesciences. Our Finance teams work hard to optimize our current and long-term success and enable our ongoing strategy of innovation, leadership, and focus. As part of the team, whether providing analysis, forecasting, or reporting financial information, your application of accurate financial business practices will play a fundamental role in how we impact the quality of life for patients all over the world.
This role will ensure the correct application of U.S. GAAP and accuracy, quality and compliance of the Company's financial reporting. Partner with Business Unit and Regional finance representatives to provide guidance on various areas of accounting as well as compliance with the Company's Global Policies and local regulations.
How you’ll make an impact:
Prepare and post journal entries in compliance with accounting standards and company policies. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and proper documentation of financial transactions and audits (e.g. SOX), and/or perform reconciliations of general ledger accounts. Investigate and resolve discrepancies to maintain financial integrity.
Support month-end and quarter-end close activities.
Collaborate with other departments to gather data and resolve accounting issues.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and system efficiency (e.g. participate in User Acceptance Testing).
Participate in training and stay updated on accounting standards and tools.
Other incidental duties: May be required to work on tasks of team members. Assist team to ensure Edwards compliance by applying knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g., Sunshine Act, SOX, US and Local GAAP financials, SEC, IRS) to develop explanations for internal and external auditors.
What you’ll need (Required):
Bachelor´s Degree in Accounting or related fields and 1 to 3 years of experience in General Accounting processes or related areas.
What else are we look (Preferred):
Technical School graduated with a technical degree in accounting.
Good understanding of international accounting principles (e.g. US GAAP, IFRS), local GAPP, Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX).
Good computer skills in Microsoft Office Suite (JDE preferred) including Excel with general knowledge of accounts payable process and system (Coupa preferred).
Experience with import costs and related accounting processes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills in English.
Basic- intermediate communication skills in Portuguese.
Experience in Business Centers as a plus.
Good problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills
Good knowledge of financial concepts and principles.
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strict attention to detail.
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the department on specific projects.
Ability to pilot financial processes, report, and work on continuous improvements based on feedback.
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
- 1 to 3 years of experience in general accounting processes or related areas
- Technical degree in Accounting
- Understanding of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, local GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley
- Microsoft Office Suite and Excel skills; JDE preferred
- Knowledge of accounts payable processes and systems; Coupa preferred
- Experience with import costs and related accounting processes
- Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced English communication skills
- Basic to intermediate Portuguese communication skills
- Business center experience
- Problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills
- Knowledge of financial concepts and principles
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to work in team and interdepartmental environments and represent the department on projects
- Ability to pilot financial processes, report findings, and perform continuous improvements
Edwards Lifesciences Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage is considered strong, with multiple plan choices, HSA options, and fertility support, and the company highlights holistic well‑being programs.
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Retirement Support — A company 401(k) match and well‑regarded retirement offerings add clear long‑term value to total compensation.
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Equity Value & Accessibility — An Employee Stock Purchase Plan with a discount and look‑back feature makes equity ownership accessible and enhances the total rewards package.
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What We Do
Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW), is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. We thrive on discovery and expanding the boundaries of medical technology, serving patients in 100+ countries, with the help of our employees in areas including Clinical Affairs, Quality Engineering, Research & Development, Regulatory Affairs, Sales & Marketing, corporate functions and more. Our roots date back to 1958 when Miles Lowell Edwards, a retired engineer with a background in hydraulics and fuel pump operations, set out to build the first artificial heart. Edwards believed the heart could be mechanized and was encouraged by Dr. Albert Starr to focus on developing an artificial heart valve. After just two years, the first Starr-Edwards mitral valve was developed and successfully placed in a patient. This innovation spawned Edwards Laboratories. Miles’ fascination with healing the heart and helping patients with heart disease stemmed from his own experience with rheumatic fever as a teenager and continues to fuel our patient-first culture today. Today, we are as passionate about providing innovative solutions for people fighting cardiovascular disease as we have ever been. It's our Credo. It takes integrity, collaboration, innovation, and focus. We are leaders in the design and manufacture of tissue replacement heart valves and repair products as well as advanced hemodynamic monitoring. We partner with physicians to innovate products designed to help patients live longer, healthier, and more productive lives. Our work is both rewarding and a privilege. The importance of what we do defines our approach. We work together to create an environment where ideas can flourish and we provide our people with the resources, expertise and support to bring those ideas to life. For our legal terms and trademarks, please visit: https://www.edwards.com/legal/legal-terms
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