Senior Manager, SEC Reporting and Technical Accounting

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.

You will ensure correct application of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, high-quality financial disclosures, accuracy, quality and compliance of the Company's financial reporting. Partner with corporate and regional finance representatives, business units, legal, IR, and others to support all aspects of external reporting.

How you’ll make an impact:  

• Lead and manage the preparation, review, and filing of the quarterly and annual financial statement filings with the SEC (10-K, 10-Q, 11-K, 8-K, etc.), including XBRL compliance, and other statutory reporting requirements using the Workiva SEC reporting tool. Consult as required, for the quarterly earnings release process. Responsible for maintaining and aligning the SEC reporting calendar and workflow to ensure all deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with internal teams to gather necessary information for accurate and timely disclosures, including monitoring of internal controls and compliance. Educate and consult with team members in finance, legal, tax, strategy, and other departments with respect to the impact of complex accounting transactions, adopted accounting policies, new standards and other technical matters.
• Interface with external auditors to respond to questions. Accountable for all related SOX narratives and controls in areas of responsibility. Monitor changes in SEC regulations, accounting standards and industry trends; recommend process improvements and updates to disclosures accordingly.
• Perform technical accounting research related to complex accounting transactions (such as business combinations, asset acquisitions, variable interest entities, derivatives, pensions, etc.) and document the company’s position in comprehensive, clear and concise technical accounting memos, as needed.
• Collaborate with internal teams on ESG reporting and other external reporting requirements as needed.
• Review monthly consolidated cash flow statement.
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

What you'll need (Required):

• Bachelor's Degree in related field
• A minimum of ten years of Accounting/Finance experience (OR eight years with a Master's Degree or equivalent) *number of years of public accounting experience may reduce the total years of overall experience required

What else we look for (Preferred):

• CPA
• Proven knowledge of SEC regulations, US GAAP, and financial reporting standards
• Expert use of Workiva’s SEC reporting tool
• Previous Big 4/Tier 2 public Accounting experience
• International entity exposure
• Multinational manufacturing public company experience
• Technical accounting (complex accounting memos, equity reporting, accounting guidance)
• Proven successful project management skills 

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $118,000 to $167,000 (highly experienced). The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).  Applications will be accepted while this position is posted on our Careers website.   

Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them. As such, all patient-facing and in-hospital positions require COVID-19 vaccination. If hired into a covered role, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in locations where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination.