Controller Manager

Description

Summary: This role leads the global lease accounting team, overseeing processes, research, and software maintenance, ensuring GAAP compliance and supporting financial decisions. Highlights: 1. Lead global lease accounting team and ensure GAAP compliance 2. Maintain lease accounting software and effective accounting controls 3. Collaborate with finance and real estate teams on strategic decisions At Zimmer Biomet, we believe in pushing the boundaries of innovation and driving our mission forward. As a global medical technology leader for nearly 100 years, a patient’s mobility is enhanced by a Zimmer Biomet product or technology every 8 seconds. As a Zimmer Biomet team member, you will share in our commitment to providing mobility and renewed life to people around the world. To support our talent team, we focus on development opportunities, robust employee resource groups (ERGs), a flexible working environment, location specific competitive total rewards, wellness incentives and a culture of recognition and performance awards. We are committed to creating an environment where every team member feels included, respected, empowered and recognised. **What You Can Expect** ----------------------- This position is responsible for leading our global lease accounting team. This position requires the successful candidate to work with business and accounting teams across the world to account for their leases. This position requires strong accounting and research skills, and attention to detail. The position will work closely with a Lease Accountant to perform lease accounting for a portfolio of approximately 1,500 leases. **How You'll Create Impact** ---------------------------- * Oversees the company’s lease accounting processes consistent with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). * Research GAAP, as required, for complex lease accounting transactions. * Maintains the company’s lease accounting software, including chart of account maintenance within the system. * Work with Finance and Real Estate teams on forecasting and lease versus buy decisions. * Review lease extraction setup performed by Lease Accountant in company’s lease accounting software. * Perform monthly close and account reconciliation duties. * Maintain effective accounting controls and procedures in compliance with SOX 404 and Zimmer Corporate Policy. *This is not an exhaustive list of duties or functions and might not necessarily comprise all of the essential functions for purposes of the Americans with Disabilities Act.* **What Makes You Stand Out** ---------------------------- * 5 to 8 Experience successfully managing and developing financial professionals is preferred. * English oral and written communication skills are required. * Must have strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP). * General ledger accounting. * Microsoft Office Suite.Advaced Excel skills * Responsible for driving operational excellence, fostering talent development, and partnering with cross\-functional stakeholders to support business objectives. * Reviews and interprets lease agreements with strong attention to detail, ensuring accurate accounting treatment and compliance with company policies. Effectively communicates and collaborates in English with European stakeholders and cross\-functional teams to support lease accounting activities and resolve contract\-related inquiries. **Your Background** ------------------- * Bachelor degree in Accounting/Finance. * Must have at least 6\-8 years of accounting/financial experience * Experience with lease accounting preferred. * English advance level required * Preferable previous experience in medical devices * Leads and develops the lease accounting team * Ensuring accurate financial reporting, compliance with US GAAP and SOX requirements, * Effective execution of accounting processes, and continuous improvement of controls, systems, and team performance. **Travel Expectations** ----------------------- Les than 10% We encourage you to let us know if you have a disability, which will be handled in accordance with our Privacy Notice \- Local Language Policies \| Zimmer Biomet for processing your personal data for recruitment purposes. We guarantee the confidentiality and privacy of this information. EOE/M/F/Vet/Disability