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CryoLife

Director - SEC Reporting & Technical Accounting (Hybrid - Kennesaw, GA)

CryoLife, Kennesaw, Georgia, us, 30156


Company Overview

Headquartered in suburban Atlanta, Georgia, Artivion, Inc. is a medical device company focused on developing simple, elegant solutions that address cardiac and vascular surgeons' most difficult challenges in treating patients with aortic diseases. Artivion has over 1,400 employees worldwide with sales representation in over 100 countries. The Company has manufacturing facilities located in Atlanta, Georgia, Austin, Texas and Hechingen, Germany. Additionally, it has sales and distribution offices in various countries throughout Europe, Asia, and South America. For additional information about Artivion, visit our website, www.artivion.com.

Position Overview:

Manage the process for external reporting to the SEC and other governmental agencies. Perform technical accounting research and prepare memos/whitepaper documentation for technical accounting matters affecting the Company. Lead coordination of SOX 404 internal control efforts.Serve on M&A team as appropriate. Collaborate extensively with accounting, finance, tax, legal, investor relations, field operations, treasury, compensation/benefits and other key business partners.

Position Responsibilities:Lead the preparation of annual and periodic SEC filings (Form 10-K/Form 10-Q and related XBRL requirements)Prepare footnotes, MD&A, analysis and other supporting documentation including GAAP checklists and financial statement tie-outsCollaborate with legal and finance to support earnings releases, 8-Ks, and proxy reportingReview or prepare calculations, entries, reports and/or memos for certain accounting topics including, but not limited to, share-based compensation, earnings per share, debt instruments, business combinations, asset impairment testing including goodwill and intangible assets, and segment reporting to ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls requirementsServe as key contact for worldwide accounting and finance organization to research and document conclusions on technical accounting mattersResearch, evaluate, and manage the implementation of new accounting standards, as required, including documenting technical GAAP positions and the impact on the CompanyCreate and update accounting policies and train accountants at corporate and the subsidiaries on consistent applicationLead coordination of SOX 404 internal control effortsParticipate in M&A due diligence and SEC mattersPrepare purchase price allocations for significant acquisitions, including coordination with external firms to complete valuation of assets acquired.Ad hoc reporting and special projects, as requestedProvide timely and accurate financial reporting to support quarterly filings.Research, analysis, and application of complex accounting topics.Manage worldwide SOX 404 internal controls efforts.Provide timely and accurate reporting to support quarterly filings, and ad hoc projects as neededQualifications:

Degree in Accounting, Masters in Accounting desiredMinimum 5+ years of SEC reporting and /or public accounting (Big 4 preferred)Experience to consist of public accounting (Mgr level or above) plus 2+ years industry experience preferredCurrent CPA licenseStrong U.S. GAAP accounting research and technical skillsExperience with SEC reporting of publicly held companies including financial statements, footnotes, MD&A, Form 10-Q and 10-KExperience with internal control procedures in compliance with Sarbanes OxleyInternational accounting experience preferredIntermediate to advanced MS ExcelExperience with XBRL and Certent (or similar system)Ability to dig in, mange projects, and establish processesStrong leadership, decision making, and technical skillsEffective communication and interpersonal skillsHighly motivated, proactive, detail oriented, team player, with the ability to manage multiple assignments and prioritiesThe ability to manage projects and responsibilities and respond to the changing needs of the organization due to rapid growth and a rapidly changing industry.Candidate should be detail oriented, possess good critical thinking and problem-solving skills, have excellent verbal and written communication skills, and be able to work in a fast paced, challenging environment.Candidate should be able to work overtime for quarterly closings or as needed.