Finance Compliance Manager

This position leads continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring Trojan maintains world-class financial processes and controls through examination and evaluation of internal control for business processes.  Findings will be communicated to management with his/her recommendations for improvements and through partnership with the Finance team, process improvement will be realized. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Able to dig deep and work alongside team(s) to improve controls, processes, and documentation as necessary
• Challenges existing processes, systems, reports, data analysis and outputs and implements necessary changes to create a best in class control environment
• Design and perform and/or review annual audits and balance sheet reviews for Trojan locations  
• Review and perform periodic self-assessments of business processes to identify potential risks/ control weaknesses and improvement opportunities. Design and align on actions to mitigate those risks/ control weaknesses for effective and efficient business processes and work with finance leaders for timely execution of those
• Implement best-in-class financial processes and controls across Trojan’s operations
• Provide support and follow-up on the closure of audit issues, including monthly updates with  Controllers, Finance Leads and Associates
• Review business units’ Anti-Corruption Self Assessments and actively work with Trojan’s Legal Department to develop ACP policies and programs
• Drive global financial compliance activities with Controllers and Trojan Corporate team
• Drive the implementation of new accounting policies and standards, review and implementation of revenue recognition policies in the region/by business unit.  Be the “go-to” team member for technical accounting questions.
• Execute special projects as may be required such as investigations etc.
• Provide periodic training, guidance and education to finance and cross functional teams on compliance activities like updated corporate policies, revenue recognition memos etc 
• Drives the use of DBS/ Lean Management Tools and continuous improvement within the Finance organization and the business
• Challenges existing processes, systems, reports, data analysis and outputs and implements necessary changes to create a best in class control environment

   

   

   

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting and/or Finance, Advanced degree in Finance, Accounting or Business preferred;  CA, CPA strongly preferred
• 3+ years in accounting, with 2+ years internal/external audit/control advisory experience, or equivalent
• Strong in general accounting, auditing and financial analysis; ability to implement best-in-class practices
• Strong understanding of SOX Compliance
• Strong knowledge of Accounting Standards & US GAAP
• Strong interpersonal skills; able to serve as a business partner
• Proficiency in financial analysis; able to identify variations and trends that indicate possible exposures and the need for countermeasures
• Ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers
• Ability to work independently with minimum supervision, as well as in a team environment. Ability to adapt to a dynamic and changing work environment and work in cross-functional teams.
• Analytical / problem solving: Excellent organizational, consultative, analytical and problem-solving skills. Detail Oriented.
• Self-Management: Strong leadership/management skills with the ability to influence others. Results oriented.
• Demonstrated ability to build productive relationships with all levels of management.
• Ability and eligibility to travel (10% - 15% of the time)

   

Critical Competencies / Leadership Anchors:

• Teamwork: Works cooperatively and productively with others to achieve results
• Communication: Clearly organizes and expresses information and ideas to meet the needs of the organization in an appropriate fashion
• Technical Skills: Understands and uses the appropriate equipment and / or technology to achieve the desired outcomes safely, efficiently, and effectively
• Results Orientation: The tendency to keep the desired end result of one’s own or one’s unit’s work clearly in mind, by setting goals and focusing on them until they are achieved
• Attention to Detail: A concern for ensuring that work and information are complete and accurate, by preparing carefully for meetings and presentations, and following up with others to ensure that agreements and commitments have been fulfilled
• Customer Service: Effectively performs actions and provides assistance that focus on the needs of the customer and / or co-workers; develops and sustains productive customer relationships
• Analytical and Problem Solving Skills: The ability to seek information from a variety of sources and in a variety of ways, to clarify situations and to facilitate effective planning, decision-making, and problem solving
• Interpersonal Awareness: The ability to notice, interpret, and anticipate others’ concerns and feelings, and to communicate this awareness empathetically to others
• Self-Management: Performs independently with minimal oversight to achieve organizational and institutional goals while conducting all aspects of the job in accordance with prescribed regulations and guidelines; employs a sense of honesty and truthfulness in regards to the motivations for one’s actions (ethics & integrity)
• Professional and Technical Knowledge: Understanding and utilizing policies, procedures, technology, regulations, stakeholder interests, as well as economic, financial, and industry data to accurately diagnose and identify key issues, when developing strategies and plans
• Organizational Knowledge: An understanding of the company’s mission, various stakeholder groups, and organizational structure

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are equal opportunity employers that evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “EEO is the Law” poster is available here.