Director, Finance Strategic Initiatives

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of M&A Accounting to join our Finance team. This individual will play a key role in overseeing and leading the accounting aspects of mergers, acquisitions, and other corporate transactions, which includes a focus on the acquisition of Biotronik’s Vascular Intervention Business. The Director will work closely with senior leadership, legal teams, and external consultants to ensure accurate accounting treatment and timely reporting of M&A activities. This position is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep expertise in accounting for complex transactions.

Principal Responsibilities

•    Lead the accounting function for M&A transactions, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and company policies. 
•    Manage the integration process, providing guidance on accounting issues, purchase price allocations, and goodwill impairment assessments 
•    Oversee the accounting for due diligence and transition services agreements (TSAs). 
•    Prepare and review all financial reporting related to M&A transactions, including disclosures, financial statement adjustments, and consolidation
•    Partner with the legal, tax, and treasury teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and tax structuring 
•    Drive the integration of acquired companies into the broader financial systems, ensuring smooth operational transition
•    Assist in the preparation of post-acquisition financial analyses, including working capital calculations, earn-out provisions, and deferred compensation
•    Provide expertise on the treatment of intangible assets, fair value assessments, and accounting for stock-based compensation related to M&A deals
•    Ensure timely and accurate reporting in quarterly and annual filings (10-Q, 10-K). 
•    Build and manage a high-performing team, providing mentorship, guidance, and career development opportunities as appropriate
•    Stay current with changes in accounting regulations and industry best practices related to M&A
•    Perform other duties as required in leading and managing the department
•    Assist the corporate finance team with other responsibilities as appropriate
 

Education / Experience Requirements

•    Bachelors degree in accounting; CPA Required (BIG 4 experience and/or MBA a plus).
•    Public company reporting experience required (Multinational and manufacturing experience desired).
•    Extensive knowledge of US GAAP.
•    10+ years of relevant experience.
 

Specialized Skills / Other Requirements

•    Solid leadership skills and proven experience in leading, inspiring, and developing a high-performance team that meets the high standards of timely and accurate financial reporting.
•    Excellent technical accounting skills and ability to successfully address USGAAP and SEC regulations and thorough knowledge of the SOX compliance process.
•    Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively across functional areas and prepare a management's discussion and analysis.
•    Must display initiative in anticipating and meeting or exceeding the business demands of senior-level executives.
•    Strong analytical skills with high-degree of attention to detail and ability to make quality decisions and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
•    Demonstrated ability to engage others in open dialogue and adapt own influence approach to different stakeholders in ways that address their interests or concerns.
•    Demonstrated project management skills and experience.
•    Advanced skills in the Microsoft office suite.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: <20% Current project will require overseas travel to Europe in the near term. Frequency and length to be discussed.
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