Finance Director

Finance Director

Irvine, CA

Schedule: Standard Hours, Hybrid (4 days on-site)

Duration: 6-Month Contract

Pay: $100-113/hr (W2)

Our client is a leading global medical device company headquartered in Southern California. This role is responsible for ensuring correct application of U.S. GAAP and accuracy, quality, and compliance of the Company's financial reporting. The position partners with the business development team and relevant business unit and regional finance representatives to provide guidance on accounting and compliance with global policies.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Conduct in-depth technical accounting research and resolve complex accounting issues related to deal structuring (variable interest entities, business combinations, asset acquisitions, collaborative arrangements, etc.) to ensure US GAAP, SOX, and SEC compliance
• Prepare comprehensive, clear, and concise technical accounting memos documenting the Company's accounting position
• Collaborate with key stakeholders to determine accounting for complex transactions including equity, derivatives, purchase accounting, impairments, consolidation, foreign exchange, variable interest entities, and cross-border transactions
• Provide guidance on SEC reporting matters and review Form 10-K and Form 10-Q
• Serve as subject matter expert to executive leadership across a broad range of accounting areas in accordance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, and company policy
• Lead the implementation of new and complex accounting standards globally
• Act as a deep subject matter expert and mentor to Finance team members on complex accounting transactions, accounting policies, new standards, and technical matters
• Manage statutory reporting for international entities
• Provide guidance on policy development and monitor the Company's accounting policies to ensure continued relevance as US GAAP guidance and business practices evolve
• Accountable for all related SOX narratives and controls within areas of responsibility
• Identify, evaluate, and lead implementation of complex process improvements and/or course correction/alignment opportunities
• Interface with internal and external auditors and vendors to respond to questions
• Own ad hoc technical projects as needed
• Other duties as assigned by leadership

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration required
• 12 years of experience required; or 10 years with a Master's degree or equivalent in Accounting
• 6 years of experience in technical accounting with extensive proficiency in US GAAP, including purchase accounting, goodwill, variable interest entity, consolidation, derivatives, investments, stock-based compensation, and equity and debt financing
• SEC reporting experience required
• Public accounting experience required; Big 4 preferred
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license required
• Medical device industry experience highly preferred
• International entity exposure preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Expert understanding of US GAAP and SEC reporting standards
• Experience with complex accounting transactions and technical GAAP research
• SOX compliance experience in a large, enterprise-level organization
• Prior Controller or similar senior accounting leadership experience preferred
• Experience with JD Enterprise One, OneStream, and/or Hyperion a plus