Senior Manager, SEC Financial Reporting

Edwards Lifesciences seeks a Senior Manager, SEC Financial Reporting to oversee SEC filings, technical accounting memos, and financial close activities within the Global Accounting and Reporting group, onsite in Irvine, CA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare schedules supporting quarterly and annual SEC filings (10-K, 10-Q, 11-K, 8-K) and assist in drafting and reviewing financial statements, MD&A, and footnotes in line with SEC rules and US GAAP.
• Develop schedules for technical accounting areas including ASC 230 cash flows, ASC 320 investments, ASC 820 fair value measurements, ASC 825 financial instruments, and ASC 718 stock compensation, among others.
• Draft clear and concise technical accounting memos documenting the company’s accounting positions.
• Execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close procedures, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and analyses for complex accounting topics such as debt securities and investments.
• Support the review of shareholders’ equity statements, earnings per share calculations, and related financial disclosures.
• Monitor new disclosure requirements and FASB updates, collaborating with auditors to ensure proper implementation.
• Play a key role in designing and maintaining SOX controls, including drafting internal documentation and coordinating with internal auditors.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of external financial reporting documents.
• Educate finance and other departments on the impact of complex transactions, adopted accounting policies, new standards, and other technical matters as applicable.
• Proactively assess end-to-end workflows to identify opportunities for AI-enabled capabilities that improve efficiency, quality, and scalability.
• Provide external and internal audit support within the scope of responsibilities.
• Manage special projects and other departmental duties as necessary.
• Identify and evaluate opportunities for process improvement or course corrections.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or equivalent.
• Minimum of ten years of related experience, or eight years with a Master’s degree; total years may be reduced with public accounting experience.

Technologies

• Workiva/wDesk
• XBRL
• Hyperion systems
• JD Edwards EnterpriseOne
• OneStream

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Wide variety of benefits programs

Preferred qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Recent SEC reporting experience
• Experience across ASC 230, ASC 320, ASC 820, ASC 825, ASC 718
• Experience with Workiva/wDesk
• Experience implementing new accounting standards
• Experience with consolidations or corporate accounting
• Experience managing SEC filing processes for multinational public companies
• Experience with XBRL
• Hyperion systems, JD Edwards Enterprise One, and/or OneStream experience
• High degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to identify AI-enabled process improvements
• Innovative use of IT tools and new technology
• Adaptable and flexible in a changing environment

COVID 19 Vaccination Requirement

• COVID-19 vaccination is required for patient-facing and in-hospital positions. If hired into a covered role, you must provide proof of vaccination unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation. This requirement does not apply where prohibited by law.