Founded in 1999, Dexcom, Inc. (NASDAQ: DXCM), develops and markets Continuous Glucose Monitoring (CGM) systems for ambulatory use by people with diabetes and by healthcare providers for the treatment of people with diabetes. The company is the leader in transforming diabetes care and management by providing CGM technology to help patients and healthcare professionals better manage diabetes. Since the company's inception, Dexcom has focused on better outcomes for patients, caregivers, and clinicians by delivering solutions that are best in class-while empowering the community to take control of diabetes. Dexcom reported full-year 2020 revenue of $1.9B, a growth of 30% versus 2019. Headquartered in San Diego, California, with additional offices in the U.S., Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company employs over 6,000 people worldwide.
Position Summary: The Manager, Accounting role will be critical to the success of the Finance team and will support the rapid growth of our business. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Accounting, the Manager, Accounting will manage and support various areas of general ledger accounting, including monthly close, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash and investments, etc. in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Manages one or more general accounting areas, such as cash and investments, fixed assets, accounts receivable, accounts payable.
Supports the Company's monthly close process, including reviewing monthly journal entries and account reconciliations, performing variance and trend analyses, researching transactions for proper accounting treatment, preparing financial reports, completing rapid period-end closes and meeting all required deadlines.
Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Ensures integration of data produced into systems and supports objectives of financial analysis and reporting.
Ensures the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data.
Participates in annual audits and special projects, including system implementations; works with external consultants and auditors to provide required information and ensure proper recordkeeping for historical purposes.
Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Coordinates and hold inter- and intra-department meetings and develops and maintains strong working relationships with business leadership and staff.
Supports budgeting and forecasting
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree from a four-year college or university in accounting or a related field.
8-12 years of related corporate accounting experience with increasing responsibilities in a large public company and/or Big 4 National Public Accounting firm, including 2-5 years of accounting lead or management experience.
Broad and in-depth knowledge of GAAP and other accounting and reporting standards.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of Oracle or other large ERP.
Effective communication, analytical, research and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work in a dynamic high-performance environment.
Ability to work under pressure of deadlines and commit to overtime as necessary.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous system implementation experience is highly desirable.
Knowledge of Tableau and FCCS is desirable.
Knowledge of data analytics tools.
Functional Description
Manages the development, implementation and/or maintenance of one or more accounting systems: Journal entries, General Ledger, Accounts Receivables, Accounts Payable, Revenue Reconciliation, Cash Flows, etc. in accordance with GAAP policies and procedures. Designs operational procedures and processes that meet audit standards and improve efficiency. Ensures integration of data produced into systems and supports objectives of financial analysts. Ensures the accurate compilation, analysis and reporting of accounting data and revenue. Participates in annual audits and special projects. May work with external consultants or auditors to provide required information and ensure proper recordkeeping for historical purposes. Selects, develops, and evaluates personnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.
Functional/Business Knowledge
Knowledge and awareness spans all aspects of the specific functional area.
Having wide-ranging experience, uses professional concepts and knowledge of company objectives to resolve complex issues in creative and effective ways.
Develops a proficiency of the company's business / market in order to inform decisions.
Scope
Receives assignments in the form of objectives and determines how to use resources to meet schedules and goals.
Provides guidance to team members / supporting employees using established company policies.
Frequently interacts with subordinate supervisors, customers, and/or functional peer group managers, normally involving matters between functional areas, other company divisions or units, or customers and the company.
Judgement
Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of a variety of factors.
Follows processes and policies in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions.
Erroneous decisions or failure to achieve results will add to costs and may impact the short-term goals of the organization.
Management
Manages the coordination of department/functional activities with responsibility for results, methods and staffing.
In some instances may be responsible for a functional area or contracted / outsourced employees or matrixed reports.
People management responsibilities include hiring / terminations, performance reviews, career development coaching and compensation decisions.
Field Sales
N/A
Experience and Education
Typically requires a Bachelors degree with 8-12 years of industry experience.
2-5 years of previous management or lead experience.
Workplace Type
The Workplace Type for this role is Flex. Based on the nature of your position you will be working onsite approximately 2-3 days per week from collaborative space and hoteling desks at our Dexcom sites. You will need to be located within commuting distance (typically 75 miles/120km) of your assigned Dexcom site.
If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact Dexcom Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Dexcom's AAP may be viewed upon request by contacting Talent Acquisition at talentacquisition@dexcom.com.
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