Global Financial Controller

Kodak Alaris is a global technology company that's delivering future value through customer solutions. Our advanced, patented intellectual property combines breakthrough technologies, digital transformation, and human know-how to unlock the power of images and information. We make businesses run faster, governments run smarter and provide consumers innovative solutions to preserve and enjoy their most cherished memories. Our future is powered by our employees' creativity. Expect a lot from Kodak Alaris and know that we expect a lot of ourselves and the performance of the company.

Position Profile:

The Global Financial Controller is primarily responsible for maintaining the integrity of the accounting records of the legal entities in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS. The job holder supports the monthly and quarterly accounting closing process, ensures compliance with statutory requirements, and works with local management to ensure that business processes and controls are established and followed.

The job holder will work closely with all regional controllers, accounting related personnel, executives, and finance teams including the Global Shared Service Centre (GSSC) to ensure accurate and timely accounting. This role will have various direct reports and may be expected to manage the GSSC.

Adopting the KA Values, the jobholder will develop a team that is focused on: Innovation, Accountability, Customer Satisfaction and Teamwork delivering with focus, pace and quality of execution to make a positive impact on the business.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for maintaining complete and accurate financial records for the trading of the legal entities in accordance with local GAAP and IFRS
• Lead the accurate and timely month end close processes including the timely resolution of issues
• Review the month end close results
• Work closely with Country Business Leaders, to ensure timely, accurate and complete monthly reporting
• Work closely with the GSSC to ensure standardized monthly Balance Sheet reconciliations are prepared and reviewed in accordance with policy
• Support the Group Chief Accountant in reviews of individual country results for the Americas region - including quarterly 'deep dives'
• Support the preparation of the annual reporting process for the Group, managing the delivery of accurate, insightful information to an agreed timetable - prepared in accordance with relevant IFRS and local accounting standards
• Review of sales contracts and terms and conditions to ensure that revenue recognition criteria are met and reviewing purchase contracts/discussion with Country Business Leaders to ensure liabilities are accounted for correctly
• Primary point of contact for internal and external audits, driving simplification and continuous improvement of financial processes
• Timely preparation of technical papers in respect of significant one-off items
• Support the adoption of new or revised IFRS accounting standards
• Manage the US&C Financial Accountant setting annual goals and objectives, coaching and assessing performance, forming development plans and managing budgets
• Work closely with Business Unit Finance on existing/new initiatives, advising on implications from a local GAAP and IFRS point of view, and providing ad hoc analysis and/or request for support as required
• Responsible for the control environment of the legal entity, work with the Business Assurance team to remediate control deficiencies identified and provide training as necessary.
• Represent Finance in supporting the planning, implementation and testing of global system, operational or process changes (e.g. ERP implementation) as required by Group

Qualifications (Education, Experience & Certifications)

• Professional accounting qualification (ACA, ACCA, CPA or equivalent)
• Minimum of 10 years' professional experience working in a Finance & Controlling role in an international environment with strong commercial acumen
• Strong technical accounting background, including in depth knowledge of IFRS
• Strong working knowledge of ERP systems and associated ledger systems (Microsoft Dynamics AX would be preferred)
• Expert in excel, proficient in pivot tables & look ups

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• In depth working knowledge of IFRS with the ability to interpret and implement new or revised accounting standards
• Results oriented, proactive and focused - accepting of change and a champion of it in the work environment
• Experienced & effective business partner with the ability to form strong relationships with all levels of internal and external stakeholders
• Persuasive and able to convince others by delivering and maintaining a reasoned and logical argument, stating and holding their position in the face of opposition, with the ability to adapt style of debate depending on the audience
• Flexibility and adaptability of approach depending on the audience and or situation
• Strong oral, written and formal presentation skills including ability to present complex information in a clear, professional and open manner
• Developed problem solving and analytical skills, combining good technical knowledge with good balance and judgement relating to accounting and financial issues
• Proven skills in financial controls and policy development and in driving process simplification
• Ability to work with outsourced and/or cross-functional teams to provide direction and successfully drive results challenging and driving accountability
• Strong, proven people manager with a strong leadership and coaching style who is visible and approachable to the team at all levels. Can build trust, engagement and drive change positively

Working Environment:

• Office based environment
• Overseas travel may be required

Communications & Working Relationships:

• Beside the jobholder's team, the jobholder will be expected to communicate and work with:
• Global Shared Service Centre
• Country HR
• Corporate Legal, Tax & Treasury
• BU Finance Directors
• Corporate Business Assurance
• External auditor

Kodak Alaris is an Equal Opportunity Employer and strong advocate of workforce diversity. Race/Color/Gender/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Religion/National Origin/Disability/Veteran.

As a member of the Kodak Alaris team you will be eligible to participate in our flexible benefits program which include paid flexible time off, health, dental and vision coverage, paid sick leave, paid parental leave, 401(k) plan with company match, short-term and long term disability coverage and life insurance.