Imaging and Surgery Commercial Controller

Job description

3422780
Additional Cities

Chicago
Career Level

Experienced
Relocation Assistance

Yes
Business

GE Healthcare
Business Segment

Healthcare Finance
Function

Finance
Country/Territory

United States
Additional States/Provinces

Illinois
Postal Code

60661-3671
Role Summary/Purpose

This role will collaborate with finance, commercial ops, sales, & legal teams to help them apply appropriate revenue recognition rules & contracting practices through consultation, review of commercial contracts & related transactions. Responsible for delivering effective commercial controllership through process/policy guidance, deal support, & accounting for commercial related transactions for the Imaging & Surgery business.This role would also support Commercial Region(s) within the US.
Essential Responsibilities

·  Deliver effective commercial controllership through strong commercial process and policy and accounting for commercial related transactions
·  Collaborate with commercial and related functional teams providing transaction/deal structure guidance ensuring the financial, accounting and compliance implications are understood
·  Ensure controls over contracting processes exist allowing for the timely and effective identification and accounting for non-standard contracts
·  Assist with training to ensure compliance with global and regional revenue recognition polices (ASC 606 and ASC 842)
·  Ensure adequate controls and compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 requirements specific to revenue recognition and other related commercial transactions
·  Own the USCAN Imaging and Surgery balance sheets for commercial accounting related areas. Establish and own review processes to monitor the balance sheet ensuring timely identification of issues and resolution
·  Drive consistent and effective policies and procedures for quarterly close processes including account reconciliations, GE Corporate Data Request (DR) submissions, representation letter, and adjusting entries
·  Research and resolution of complex commercial finance and technical accounting issues including the application of new/proposed revenue recognition standards
·  Lead selected simplification initiatives within the commercial controllership team and drive consistency within commercial controllership processes and controls
·  Perform ad hoc special projects related to commercial controllership and broader controllership areas
Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Business Administration or other numeracy-based topic and 5 years financial work experience
·  Demonstrated ability to lead in a team environment
Desired Characteristics

·  3 years public accounting, audit,or similar experience
·  Revenue recognition knowledge (ASC 606 and ASC 842)
·  Strong influencing skills across business functions; confidence to approach business leaders with difficult messages and defend position; for example, work closely with business leaders to achieve business objectives while driving controllership/GE Values
·  Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear/concise manner
·  Strong critical thinking skills and ability to add value to operating teams
·  Experience leading in a matrixed environment
·  Adaptable/flexible: being open to change (positive or negative) in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations
About Us

GE (NYSE:GE) drives the world forward by tackling its biggest challenges. By combining world-class engineering with software and analytics, GE helps the world work more efficiently, reliably, and safely. GE people are global, diverse and dedicated, operating with the highest integrity and passion to fulfill GE’s mission and deliver for our customers. www.ge.com
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is anEqual Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.
Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Primary Country

United States
Primary State/Province

Illinois
Primary City

Chicago