Plant Controller

Integra LifeSciences is a global medical technology leader in neurosurgery and regenerative medicine driven by our purpose of restoring patients’ lives. The company offers a broad portfolio of products and innovative solutions for dural access and repair, cerebral spinal fluid management and neuro-critical care. Its regenerative tissue technologies include products that address soft tissue, peripheral nerve and tendon repairs and for the treatment of acute and chronic wounds, burns, as well as for plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Founded in 1989 by Richard E. Caruso, the company is headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey. Today, Integra LifeSciences has grown immensely, with more than 4200 employees worldwide as well as offices, manufacturing and research facilities in Asia, Australia, Europe, Middle East, and the Americas.

Changing lives. Building Careers.

Joining us is a chance to do important work that creates change and shapes the future of healthcare. Thinking differently is what we do best. To us, change equals opportunity. Every day, our colleagues are challenging what’s possible and making headway to innovate new treatment pathways to advance patient outcomes and set new standards of care.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• The Plant Controller will report into the Senior Director, Accounting

SUPERVISION EXCERCISED

• Management of the Finance team (1 staff)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Plant Controller is responsible for coordinating, administering and controlling accounting and finance activities, including but not limited to managing the local accounting staff and monthly financial closings, analyzing variances between actual and budgeted results, reviewing financial results with site management, and providing all required financial reports and disclosures to Corporate Finance on a timely basis. This position will also prepare various financial analyses to support local management and Corporate Finance needs, as requested :

• Manage and coordinate the monthly US GAAP financial close process for the local ledger. Ensure that sub ledgers are updated to general ledger accurately, completely and in a timely manner

• Serve as a member of the site leadership team representing Finance for all financial matters concerning the Site. Provide guidance and insight on all financial matters.

• Ability to present in a clear and concise manner to senior and executive management regarding financial issues, budgets, and forecasts.

• Exercise good judgment in analyzing and resolving accounting and operational problems and communicate to management in a timely manner.

• Identify internal control weaknesses and process improvements. Initiate and recommend changes that will reduce closing cycle time and enhance effectiveness of financial reporting

• Manage the activities of the on-site accounting staff to achieve departmental goals. Ensure each accountant is provided the required training, support and development to effectively perform their assigned tasks.

• Work with site management and FP+A to prepare and review quarterly forecasts and the annual budget. Review monthly actual to budget variances with local department managers.

• Prepare and submit standard monthly management reports. Perform detailed monthly variance analysis on items in the P+L and balance sheet.

• Establish and maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure that all required journal entries are prepared and posted to the general ledger.

• Lead and coordinate financial compliance efforts, including the SOX 404 program, internal and external audits (US GAAP and statutory, including finalization of the financial statements in line with IFRS standards).

• Analyse and review expenditures. Review capital expenditure requests and prepare ROI analysis, as needed.

• Maintain and be able to analyze actual vs standard manufacturing variances

• Support tax compliance, including preparing and submitting transfer pricing schedules

• Other analysis and duties, as required.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required for this position.

• Must be a qualified accountant with demonstrable experience at Controller level in a multinational business.

• At least 5 years post qualification experience in a manufacturing environment, with extensive “hands on” costing experience and a strong technical background.

• Must have experience of delivering business accounts to local statutory and US GAAP requirements.

• Must have experience of preparing financial accounts in accordance with a Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) programme.

• The ability and willingness to get involved in the detailed preparation of accounts to short deadlines is critical.

• Experience of using Oracle, Onestream and/or Citrix is advantageous.

• Customer Focus- Dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers; gets first-hand customer information and uses it for improvements in products and services; acts with customers in mind; establishes and maintains effective relationships with customers and gains their trust and respect.

• Effective Communication – Ability to speak, write and listen effectively, organizes thoughts logically and explains everything clearly to all levels within an organization.

• Adaptability and Flexibility – Openness to new ideas and concepts, ability to work independently or as part of a team. Ability to multitask, adapt to change and challenge.

• Leadership and Management – Self-confident with the ability to motivate and inspire a team.

• Interpersonal Abilities – Ability to relate well to and build a rapport with others.

Integra LifeSciences is an equal opportunity employer, and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees regardless of race, marital status, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or protected veteran status.

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