CooperCompanies ("Cooper") is a global medical device company publicly traded on the NYSE (NYSE:COO). Cooper operates through two business units, CooperVision and CooperSurgical. CooperVision brings a refreshing perspective on vision care with a commitment to developing a wide range of high-quality products for contact lens wearers and providing focused practitioner support. CooperSurgical is committed to advancing the health of women, babies and families with its diversified portfolio of products and services focusing on medical devices and fertility & genomics. Headquartered in San Ramon, Calif., Cooper has a workforce of more than 12,000 with products sold in over 100 countries. For more information, please visit www.coopercos.com.

Job Summary:

The incumbent  will be responsible for understanding the finer details of proposed or executed transactions through review of available contracts and agreements and collaboration with key cross-functional business partners including our US and international accounting teams. You will leverage your experience researching relevant accounting guidance to identify key accounting issues and to recommend accounting and disclosure requirements for complex non-routine transactions. The role will require your ability to communicate concisely and effectively and be able to inform all key stakeholders in the organization of the accounting and business implications of transactions, particularly those with limited or no accounting background.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities: 

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  Oversee technical accounting matters, including carrying out research and documentation for a variety of complex and non-standard contracts and/or transactions such as mergers and acquisitions, debt offerings, derivatives adoption of new standards, and general corporate accounting matters

  
  


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  Interpret U.S. GAAP accounting standards and SEC guidance to determine the accounting and financial reporting treatment for new, material, and/or complex, unusual transactions or agreements and partner with key cross-functional business partners including our US and international accounting teams, senior management, internal and external auditors

  
  


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  Prepare and or review technical accounting memorandums for significant or new transactions

  
  


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  Active role in updating/implementing accounting policies and procedures to respond to changes within the Company, evolving industry standards, SEC/GAAP regulations, SOX 404 requirements, best practices and drive changes in those areas

  
  


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  Monitor, understand and provide interpretation of new and proposed accounting pronouncements including areas related to accounting for revenue recognition and assist key stakeholders in assessing financial, operational and reporting implications.

  
  


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  Assist in the preparation of periodic forms filed with the SEC (Forms 10-Q, 10-K and 8-K)

  
  


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  Work with internal partners on initiatives to improve the organization including (but not limited to) new processes, procedures or system enhancements

  
  


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  Assist with ad hoc projects and prepare responses to various requests for information

  
  


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  Responsible for 404 compliance for direct areas of responsibility and support overall 404 compliance

  
  


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  Other duties as assigned

  
  


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  30% travel required

  
  

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: 

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  Demonstrated knowledge and experience in researching and documenting new accounting guidance and the accounting treatment of issues

  
  


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  Comprehensive and current understanding of US GAAP, including recently issued accounting pronouncements and SEC reporting principles and regulations

  
  


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  Knowledge of Sarbanes Oxley and internal control frameworks

  
  


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  Exceptional communication skills, including technical report writing  and the ability to effectively present information to various levels of an organization

  
  


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  Excellent interpersonal and project management skills with ability to work effectively with multiple functional areas and collaborate with people with a diverse set of talents and perspectives

  
  


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  Highly proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

  
  


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  Proactive problem solver, presents problems and recommendations simultaneously

  
  


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  Ability to successfully manage multiple projects with competing priorities and tight deadlines

  
  


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  Ability in exercising sound judgment and working independently with minimal supervision and/or guidance 

  
  

Work Environment:

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  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Works as an integral member of the Finance team in an ADA compliant building. Works at a workstation in a well-lighted, air-conditioned office. Works with computer, printer and fax supplied by The Cooper Companies. The noise level in the work environment is usually low.

  
  


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  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  
  


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  While performing the duties of these jobs, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, and use hands for coordination, handling, or feeling. The employee must be able to use the telephone, operate a computer keyboard, copier, and fax. The employee must be able to work at a computer and/or laptop without difficulty. The employee must hear at a level to hear normal conversations and have the visual ability to read the computer screen and documents. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds. Position requires occasional air travel and mobility inside and outside of business establishments.

  
  

Experience: 

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  Minimum of 6 years of progressive responsibilities - Mix of Big 4 and public company experience preferred

  
  


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  Experience working through ambiguity to communicate clear accounting positions and operational solutions required

  
  


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  Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably medical device

  
  

Education: 

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  Bachelor’s degree or higher in accounting is required

  
  


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  CPA required

  
  

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