Director Global QARA Finance

Working Location: MASSACHUSETTS, WESTBOROUGH

Workplace Flexibility: Hybrid

Are you looking for a company that cares about people's lives and health, including yours? Let's inspire healthier lives, together.

Olympus, a leading medical technology company, has focused on making people's lives better for over 100 years.

Our Purpose is to make people's lives healthier, safer, and more fulfilling.

Our Core Values are reflected in all we do: Integrity - Empathy - Agility - Unity - Long-Term View

We deliver on our purpose and our core values by staying True to Life.

Job Description

The Director, Global QARA Finance is accountable for developing and managing streamlined business processes and fiscal controls that expedite FDA remediation and QARA transformation activities, the number one priority in the company. This role will partner with Corporate Accounting and Corporate Tax to develop global strategies and technical processes to enable compliant, accurate, and beneficial accounting and tax treatment of global investments. The Director will collaborate with CTO, CMSO, CQO, and CSO leaders and financial partners to ensure adherence to global remediation and transformation governance process, decisions, and transparent financial reporting. This role will develop tools to support multi-year, cross-functional project planning and fiscal controls for investments and hiring.

Job Duties

* Partner with Corporate Accounting and Tax departments to identify, report and analyze FDA remediation and QARA transformation investments to conform with IFRS and minimize taxes.

* Develop tools to document activities, associated spend and retain documents that substantiate the accounting treatment to enable successful external audits with no findings.

* Manage the review and accuracy of regional accounting treatment and Financial Planning.

* Collaborate with Internal Controls and Legal groups to streamline financial approval process, contract reviews and communication of decisions to expedite remediation activities.

* Document processes, establish RACIs, and conduct global cross-functional training for business owners and financial partners to promote understanding and compliance.

* Establish governance process, tools, and templates to create forum for proposing remediation and transformation ideas, funding requests and communicating outcomes.

* Act as thought leader to QARA Leadership, supporting multi-year global planning, and support for FDA remediation workstreams.

* Oversee business financial personnel to assist in analyzing their monthly financial results and rolling forecast with emphasis on business drivers of investment changes.

* Work with IT on validation, issue resolution and process enhancements related to business changes and audit requirements.

* Facilitate and identify problem areas and recommend process redesign to promote effective efficient and economic business practices.

* Perform other related duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required. CPA and/or MBA/Advanced degree are preferred.

* Minimum of 10 years of financial experience preferably in an international and matrixed corporate setting.

* Demonstrated supervisory progression.

* Must possess sound financial competence and business acumen.

* Demonstrated ability to foster an environment of proactive problem solving, transparency and process efficiency.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

* Excellent communication skills including the ability to persuasively deliver presentations to all level. Must possess sound financial competence and business acumen.

* Demonstrated ability to foster an environment of proactive problem solving, transparency and process efficiency.

* Excellent communication skills including the ability to persuasively deliver presentations to all levels of the organization.

* Proven ability to collaborate across functions and with all levels of the organization.

* Established ability to drive and influence change. Highly developed knowledge of project management principles, practices, techniques, and tools.

* Adept using Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word MS project.

* Strong preference given to a candidate with multi-function experience. Strong technical aptitude.

* Demonstrated strengths in critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills - financial and strategic

* Ability to manage multiple initiatives, deadlines, and priorities in a fast-paced, ever-changing, and evolving work environment.

* Ability to develop, review and negotiate business agreements.

* Strong people leadership skills with a track record of effectively managing employee performance and development.

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Why join Olympus?

Here, people matter-our health, our happiness, and our lives.

• Competitive salaries, annual bonus and 401(k)* with company match
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Visions coverage effective on start date
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program
• Free virtual live and on-demand wellness classes
• Work-life balance supportive culture with hybrid and remote roles
• 12 Paid Holidays
• Educational Assistance
• Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance
• Volunteering and charitable donation match programs
• Diversity & Inclusion Programs including Colleague Affinity Networks
• On-Site Child Daycare, Cafe, Fitness Center**

* US Only

* *Limited locations

We care about your health and financial well-being and offer the resources you need to feel vital, confident and ready for wherever life takes you. Learn more about our benefit offerings at https://www.olympusamerica.com/careers/benefits-perks.

About us:

Our Medical business uses innovative capabilities in medical technology, therapeutic intervention, and precision manufacturing to help healthcare professionals deliver diagnostic, therapeutic, and minimally invasive procedures to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and enhance the quality of life for patients and their safety.

Headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, Olympus employs more than 31,000 employees worldwide in nearly 40 countries and regions. Olympus Corporation of the Americas, a wholly owned subsidiary of Olympus Corporation, is headquartered in Center Valley, Pennsylvania, USA, and employs more than 5,200 employees throughout locations in North and South America. For more information, visit www.olympusamerica.com.

Olympus is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace

We recognize diversity in people, views and lifestyle choices and emphasize the importance of inclusion and mutual respect. We strive to continue to foster empathy and unity in the workplace so that our employees can fully contribute and thrive.

Let's realize your potential, together.

Olympus requires all US new hires to be "fully vaccinated" against COVID-19, as defined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), on or before their first day of work. Individuals who have been offered employment who have a disability, medical condition, or sincerely-held religious belief that prevents them from being vaccinated against COVID-19 are required to request and be granted a reasonable accommodation prior to their first day of work.

It is the policy of Olympus to extend equal employment and advancement opportunity to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, national origin (including language use restrictions), citizenship status, religious creed (including dress and grooming practices), age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth and/or breastfeeding), gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability (physical or mental) and/or a medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, veteran status or service in the uniformed services, and any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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