Senior Financial Analyst (Technical Accounting) - USA Remote Option

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You’ll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.A Day in the LifeLocal candidates preferred in the Greater Los Angeles area, CA or Minneapolis, MN area; open to exceptional remote candidates in the United States.In this exciting position you will be in the heart of Diabetes Finance Organization contributing to the critical Controllership processes and outputs that require agility, precision and business acumen. You will partner with the global Diabetes finance organization to consolidate Diabetes financial results. Along with this fast-paced work, the ultimate satisfaction will be knowing that you will help shape the outcome of a patient’s decision on therapy options.As a Senior Financial Analyst, you will be a key contributor and part of a team supporting the day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting of the Diabetes Operating Unit. This covers the period-end financial closing for US GAAP and management reporting, delivering timely submission of statutory financial reporting, improving finance processes and controls, supporting internal and external audits, and performing technical accounting and research.Responsibilities may include the following, and other duties may be assigned: Deliver timely period end closing for month end, quarter end, and year end, working closely with financial shared services and other support functions. Deliver financial closing and reporting in compliance with US GAAP and local statutory financial standards. Compile and analyze financial information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy. Prepare journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations and strengthen balance sheet controls. Work with external auditors and tax consultants to deliver statutory and regulatory reporting on time including statutory financial audits, corporate tax & indirect tax filings, etc. Support internal control requirements including SOX compliance. Support any other legal entity fiduciary responsibilities as needed. Work closely with business/functional users and value-stream stakeholders to improve finance processes. Participate in the Controllership and Diabetes OU finance process improvement initiatives to improve finance value streams where necessary. Provide technical support and accounting for M&A activities. Oversee technical accounting research for complex business transactions and implementation of new accounting standards. Drives continuous improvement initiatives and works on ad-hoc projectsMust Have: Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s Degree with 4+ years of work experience in Finance and/or Accounting (Or Advanced Degree with 2+ years)Nice to Have Accounting qualification (e.g. CPA, ACCA, CIMA etc. or equivalent) Work experience preferably in a large, multi-national organization or in Audit (Big 4 or similar) Broad knowledge of financial and management accounting US GAAP and/or IFRS exposure will be important Working knowledge of SAP and reporting skills High proficiency in MS Excel Demonstrated ability to manage to tight deadlines, along with flexibility to changing priorities Ability to take direction and compete assigned duties while also proactively thinking ahead Excellent business partnering skills, and an ability to work both on one’s own initiative and with a team Strong data analytical and reporting skills Excellent communication and writing skillsPhysical Job RequirementsThe above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position. The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.Benefits & CompensationMedtronic offers a competitive Salary and flexible Benefits PackageA commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD):$83,200.00 - $124,800.00This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP).About MedtronicMedtronic benefits and compensation plansWe lead global healthcare technology and boldly attack the most challenging health problems facing humanity by searching out and finding solutions.Our Mission — to alleviate pain, restore health, and extend life — unites a global team of 90,000+ passionate people.We are engineers at heart— putting ambitious ideas to work to generate real solutions for real people. From the R&D lab, to the factory floor, to the conference room, every one of us experiments, creates, builds, improves and solves. We have the talent, diverse perspectives, and guts to engineer the extraordinary.Learn more about our business, mission, and our commitment to diversity here.It is the policy of Medtronic to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Medtronic will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.At Medtronic, most positions are posted on our career site for 3-7 days.