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At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds.

As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talented team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels inspired, invested, cared for, valued, and have a strong sense of belonging.

What You Can Expect

The Sr. SME Principle Accounting will be main responsible for the timely and accurate reporting of Swiss Principle, Zimmer GmbH (Hubco), various oversight of OCI and carry forward balances and support the resolution of discrepancies and issues, file data form and cash flow analytics. Participate in process improvement, data analysis, and ensuring compliance to Zimmer Biomet policies and procedures. On acquisitions and divestitures, the Sr. SME Principle Accounting will represent Hubco Finance to ensure smooth technical integration.

How You'll Create Impact

• Preparation of all financial reporting (local and to Corporate) in compliance with Swiss and Corporate reporting requirements, standards, GAAP and controls (end to end responsible)

• Driving error resolving (load errors, ICP None, PD Staff), train, monitor GBS

• Prepares and reviews monthly reports for FCCS reporting

• Prepare monthly/quarterly tax calculation and tax compliance tasks

• Driving Balance Sheet reviews, prepare analytics

• Reviews complex accounting journals (e.g. provisions, dividends, taxes, royalties, rebates etc.)

• Acting as main point of daily contact with the outsourcer (GBS, Genpact) for general accounting escalations

• Prepared complex onetime journals not prepared by the outsourcer

• SME for Donations, coordinates appropriate supply chain flow

• Completion of RSTR Data forms, RSTR, CashFlow

• Leading the Cash flow forecast and tight liaison with treasury department

• SME for accounting of Hedging activities

• Prepare monthly calculations and reconciliation of OCI balances maintained in books of records

• Prepare or review supplemental data forms input

• Analyze any deviations in Data Forms, resolve errors, ensure proper submission

• Responsible for correct Pension Fund accounting

• Overlooking SOX Framework, coordination of yearly update

• Leading and coordinating internal and external audits including SOX testing

• Prepare or review authority reporting

• Ensure proper payroll accounting and account reconciliation (maybe GBS as initially moved but now back)

• Drive automation and digitalization of Hubco processes

• Handling of invoices in SRM (Supplier of Relationship Management)

• Support local Controller in various ad-hoc accounting topics and projects

What Makes You Stand Out

• SAP experience

• Experience managing time to meet deadlines and corporate reporting schedules

• Very strong analytical skills and strong understanding of accounting principles, US GAAP and Swiss GAAP is a plus

• Strong forward and process thinking skills and good understanding of system functionalities

• Ability to multi-task across multiple priorities. Ability to handle high workload and drive department metrics.

• Strong Communication skills (oral and written)

• Effective at providing ongoing feedback and coaching/training

• Exhibits a high level of attention to details.

• Highly motivated, self-starter willing to deliver results and meet strict deadlines

• Positive attitude, proactive and flexible.

• Good organization skills and problem solving skills.

• Good interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Ability to deal with competing priorities and projects and work under time pressure

• Very strong skills with Microsoft products (Excel, Word, Powerpoint), particularly Excel required

Your Background

Education

• B.S. in accounting, finance or related field is a plus

• Commercial Apprentice or similar education

Professional experience

• Minimum of 7-10 years of experience required in finance or accounting.

• Previous experience working in a Shared Services/GBS environment an advantage

• CPA or equivalent required is a plus.

• Must have a working knowledge of US GAAP and other regional and global accounting standards (e.g., IFRS, IASB).

Travel Expectations

Littler or none

EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability