Why finance at Stryker?
Are you looking for a profitable and growing company with a great culture and reputation? Stryker was recently named one of the Best Workplace in the WORLD by Fortune! Here, you will have many opportunities to learn and grow as we offer development opportunities unique for each employees needs including training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more!
In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the integrity and accuracy of Stryker Canada’s financial statements. You will be responsible for establishing processes and procedures to ensure compliance with Corporate and US GAAP / Canadian GAAP policies;
monitoring income and expenses and asset utilization activities; making recommendations regarding decisions that have financial impacts on the business and supervising financial reporting requirements.
In addition to the above, you will also provide the business with the financial and business acumen necessary to enable informed business decisions, manage risks and opportunities, and achieve business objectives.
You will also build and shape a strong team and serve as a key member of the Finance leadership team while championing Stryker’s Mission and Values.
Who we want
Accounting professionals. A background in accounting with a strong knowledge of US GAAP / Canadian GAAP and SOX, coupled with the ability and desire to apply the concepts to hands-on operational processes.
Effective communicators. Can analyze and synthesize information for insights and communicate them in a consumable way for decision making.
Talent developers. Growth-oriented managers who recruit and hire top-performing talent and prioritize the development of their team members.
What you will do
Coach, develop and lead direct reports by providing developmental and growth opportunities
Build and maintain exceptional employee engagement throughout the department and conduct employee engagement sessions / action plans annually
Manage monthly / quarterly close and ensure financial transactions and financial statements are properly documented, complete and accurate and in compliance with applicable accounting guidelines (US GAAP / Canadian GAAP) and policies
Ensure that financial statements are reported accurately as a result of the impact of f / x (Functional currency is CAD, Reporting currency is USD)
Oversee the preparation and review of account reconciliations and administration of Blackline system to ensure the reconciliations are prepared in a timely manner, well documented, adhere to corporate policies and accounts are properly stated
Manage cash flow through inventory, working closely the Sr. Manager, inventory and Sr. Manager, Supply planning to drive cash saving initiatives
Work closely with US corporate treasury and manage day-to-day Canadian treasury function including fx forecasting (hedging) monthly cash flow projections and banking relationships
Lead discussions with business on revenue accounting, including the understanding and executing the accounting for revenue accounting per ASC 606
Provide clear and concise analysis of the root cause of variances to budget / forecasts as well as emerging trends that may have significant impacts to financial performance and provide monthly commentary on business results
Driving various Finance initiatives such as inventory reporting improvement & cost management through Cost Transformation for Growth initiatives
What you need
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
8+ years progressive accounting experience with expertise in US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley Act required
Technical accounting experience
Previous management / leadership experience preferred
Familiarity with Oracle and Hyperion preferred
Internal applicants with an equivalent combination of education, experience and performance over time at Stryker will be considered
About Stryker Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better.
The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes.
Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 130 million patients annually. More information is available at
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