VP, Technical Accounting & Internal Controls - North America

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The VP, Technical Accounting & Internal Controls - North America oversees, directs and manages corporate financial reporting requirements and operations for Fresenius Medical Care North America (FMCNA).  The incumbent is responsible for coordinating, administering and controlling financial reporting, analyses, budgeting and forecasting operations in alignment with company goals and objectives.  Leads the development and implementation of key initiatives in compliance with company policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and other regulatory requirements.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide strategic leadership of short- and long-term goals through the use of thoughtful techniques in the communication of the company's mission and core values as a means to implement positive change and/or create organizational structure within the assigned business unit(s).
• Lead operational efforts through subordinates to complete the administration of business processes and services to ensure the operations effective achievement of goals within the assigned business unit(s).
• Direct and control the broad activities of the business unit(s) through the interpretation, application and implementation of company-wide policies and processes appropriate to the functional area(s).
• Oversee financial reporting and consolidation of FMCNA including timely reporting of financial results to FMC AG. 
• Ensure that budgets and schedules are within company requirements with significant organizational responsibility for the overall control of planning, staffing, budgeting, expense priority management, and recommendation and implementation changes of current methods.
• Oversee the ongoing operations of the assigned functional area(s) through the direction and coordination of financial reporting, analyses, budgeting and forecasting activities; providing supporting assumptions and analytics for senior management as necessary.
• Direct internal controls through process reviews, business process analyses and internal control testing; ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, GAAP, SOX, FACET and other regulatory requirements.
• Direct all external audit activities necessary to satisfy all requirements in compliance with GAAP and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) on a routine basis; serving as the key finance representative on behalf of FMCNA.
• Collaborate with cross-divisional teams to ensure financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting activities of the assigned functional area(s) are in compliance with company policies and procedures, effective tax rates based on financial trends and company tax strategies.
• Collaborate with departments that provide internal control services (incl. SOX, FACET) to FMCNA as required.
• Collaborate with cross-divisional teams to ensure the financial performance of the assigned business unit(s) maintain compliance with promissory note details.
• Collaborate with cross-divisional teams in the development and implementation of improved financial reporting systems and techniques.
• Provide leadership, guidance and coaching for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters.
• Collaborate with employees in the establishment of clear and concise development plans to ensure succession planning and the advancement of future leaders within the organization.
• Provide technical guidance.
• Assist with various projects as assigned. 
• Other duties as assigned.
• Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.  
• Travel as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

SUPERVISION:

Responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of accounting and/or finance staff.
 

EDUCATION: 

Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree preferred
 

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:        

• 10+ years' related experience.
• 5+ years' experience as a Director; or 5+ years' experience in a senior managerial role.
• Experience in public accounting preferred.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required.
• Demonstrated experience in consolidation accounting, financial analyses, budgeting, forecasting and cash flow operations.
• Strong computer skills with advanced proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and email applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, etc.).
• Possess strong technical accounting skills in preparation of financial statements in compliance with GAAP and IFRS requirements.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong management skills with the ability to lead cohesive and productive teams.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate with all levels of management through diplomacy and tact.

Excellent oral and written communication skills.