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Job Description
General Ledger & Accounting Governance
Provide operational leadership of the general ledger across multiple ERP environments and across the regions, driving standardization, consistency, and governance of accounting processes
Review and approve journal entries (including accruals, reclasses, and adjustments), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and alignment with accounting standards
Ensure General Accounting and Reporting team outputs across the regions comply with accounting standards, internal policies, and key control requirements
Reconciliation & Balance Sheet Integrity
Lead governance over balance sheet and subledger reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy, completeness, and timely resolution of discrepancies across the regions
Drive proactive identification of aged items, abnormal balances, and recurring issues, ensuring root cause analysis and sustainable remediation
Ensure appropriate oversight of prepayments, accruals, and amortization schedules to maintain integrity of financial reporting
Accruals & Prepayments Oversight
Establish strong governance over accrual processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy through validation of open invoices and alignment with PO owners
Oversee timely recognition and review of recurring accruals and related adjustments
Ensure appropriate accounting treatment, tracking, and amortization of prepayments
Reporting Requirements
Ensure region and global reporting deliverables are met
Review US GAAP reporting requirements which may include regional reporting packages, statutory and tax reporting requirements and reports for consolidation
Establish/Maintain reporting dashboards to enable close monitoring across regions
Review entity financials, perform flux analysis, balance sheet reviews with the objective of having reasonable assurance of financials accuracy and to ensure financials are in line with accounting standards
Provide guidance to BPO on accounting treatment and coordinate with Technical accounting, RSO and Controllership on complex accounting treatment
Third-Party (BPO) Service Provider Governance
Provide operational leadership and governance over BPO service delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives, SLAs, KPIs, and internal controls
Monitor service performance, drive accountability, and lead regular performance reviews
Act as escalation point for critical issues, driving resolution, continuous improvement, and alignment with company policies and procedures
Audit, Compliance & Internal Controls Leadership
Accountable for SOX compliance and internal control frameworks in the General Accounting and Reporting team across the regions, ensuring effective design, execution, and continuous enhancement
Serve as senior point of contact for US GAAP internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of audit findings for General Accounting and Reporting
Champion a strong control environment across General accounting and Reporting operations and service delivery models
Cross-Functional & Regional Leadership
Oversee the delivery of accurate and insightful balance sheet variance analysis and commentary to Corporate Consolidations
Act as a key liaison with RSO, Corporate, Business Units, senior management and other key stakeholders to drive alignment and resolve complex accounting issues
Work with Global Leadership to provide accounting guidance across multiple legal entities and regions for general accounting and reporting team. Ensure standardized approach across the regions and to reach out to Technical Accounting, RSO and Controllership for complex accounting treatment
Partner with GPO, Corporate Controllership, RSO and other Global RTR teams to ensure alignment on complex and technical accounting matters
Process Standardization & Transformation
Work with Global Operations leaders to Lead standardization and optimization of accounting processes across regions and ERP platforms in coordination with GPO and RSOs
Identify and sponsor process improvements, automation initiatives, and best practices to enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality
Ensure robust process documentation and governance to support consistency and audit readiness
Team Leadership & Performance Management
Provide operational leadership and direction to the accounting organization, fostering a high-performance, accountable, and continuous improvement culture
Oversee and challenge team outputs (journal entries, reconciliations, accruals) to ensure quality and compliance
Own and drive KPI performance of the team, embedding a results-oriented mindset and continuous performance improvement
Ensure team operates cohesively in line with objective to standardize approach across regions
Project & Stakeholder Management
Lead and sponsor accounting and finance transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with operational objectives
Influence senior stakeholders and drive cross-functional collaboration across regions and teams
Build strong partnerships to support delivery of finance priorities and organizational goals
Additional responsibilities:
Integrate Accounting processes from acquired companies into existing processes
Identify and implement processes improvements and automation opportunities
Communicate directly with multiple functions and businesses and senior management within the organization
Review of non-standard ad-hoc journal entries as needed in line with policies
Global General Accounting and Reporting Team oversight, mentoring and coaching
Timely update and escalation of key tasks to Global Operations leadership
Other tasks that may be assigned in line with Global Operations leadership
Education and Experience:
Minimum BA/BS Degree in Accounting
Minimum 8-10 years’ experience in Accounting
Minimum 8-10 years of supervisory experience, experience managing other countries/regions a plus
Strong technical accounting standards knowledge – US GAAP and/or IFRS
Experience in working in a regional or global shared service environment
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with SAP background, Blackline reconciliation background a plus
Skills:
Strong analytical / problem solving skills
Good and clear English communication skills
Strong stakeholder management capabilities with good interpersonal/relationship building skills across diverse cultures
Exhibits a strong executive presence and proven ability to influence across all levels of the organization, driving transformational change, process standardization, and global alignment
Ability to identify areas of issue and drive resolution
Ability to work in a self-directed manner
Proven process/continuous improvement experience.
Demonstrates people management skills and ability to embody servant leadership principles
Able to work in shifts and manage teams working in shifts as part of Global Operations team
Why Join Us?
To find purpose in the possibilities, we need people who can see the bigger picture, who understand the human story that underpins everything we do. We welcome people with the imagination and drive to help us reinvent the future of healthcare. At BD, you’ll discover a culture in which you can learn, grow and thrive.
We believe that when people connect in person, we learn faster, collaborate more deeply, and build a stronger culture. Join us and enjoy a culture where face-to-face collaboration supports your learning, your progress, and your success.
To learn more about BD visit https://bd.com/careers.
Becton, Dickinson, and Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, creed, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital or domestic or civil union status, familial status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, disability, military eligibility or veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
