Lead Accountant (hybrid)

Job description

Work Flexibility: Hybrid Make an impact where it matters. In this role, you’ll be a key partner to our divisional teams, driving financial accuracy and operational improvements that influence strategic decisions. If you’re passionate about leveraging your accounting expertise to shape outcomes and deliver meaningful insights, this is an exciting opportunity to join a team that values precision and innovation. What You Will Do Lead cross-functional meetings to resolve issues and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency and consistency across divisions. Complete critical month-end close activities, ensuring journal entries and reconciliations are accurate and timely in compliance with corporate policies. Execute SOX internal controls for revenue recognition, reserves, deferred revenue, lease accounting, intangible impairment analysis, and contingent consideration. Prepare quarterly SEC reporting schedules with precision and adherence to regulatory requirements. Perform and present monthly financial statement reviews to divisional leaders, providing actionable insights that drive business decisions. Recommend and implement process improvements to strengthen financial integrity and operational efficiency. Conduct GAAP research and draft accounting position memos on complex topics such as ASC 606 and ASC 842. Influence divisional leadership by communicating recommendations and insights that support organizational goals. What You Will Need Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business. Minimum 4 years of experience in accounting or finance. Solid understanding of GAAP principles. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel. Preferred Qualifications CPA certification or experience with a Big 4 accounting firm. Experience with Hyperion Financial Management and Blackline software. Demonstrated ability to research and apply GAAP standards. Additional Information Work Arrangement: Hybrid – in office 2 days per week (Tuesday-Wednesday) at our Flower Mound, TX location; remote on other days. United States of America Pay Ranges: US10 : $85,500 - $142,500 USD Annual Travel Percentage: 10% Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability. Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.