Director of External Reporting and Technical Accounting, Medtronic Diabetes

Director Of External Reporting & Technical Accounting

At Medtronic you can begin a life-long career of exploration and innovation, while helping champion healthcare access and equity for all. You'll lead with purpose, breaking down barriers to innovation in a more connected, compassionate world.

The Diabetes Operating Unit focuses on improving the lives of those within the global diabetes community. As a business, we strive to empower people with diabetes to live life on their terms by delivering innovation that truly matters and providing support in the ways they need it. We're committed to meeting people with diabetes where they are in their journey, always with an aim to make their lives easier. We are a nearly $3 billion, USA-based medical technology business. Our portfolio of innovative solutions is designed to provide customers with greater freedom and better health, helping them achieve better glucose control, while spending less time managing their disease.

The Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting is a critical leadership role overseeing the integrity, accuracy, and compliance of a company's financial reporting to external stakeholders, including investors, regulators, and the public. This position requires an expert understanding of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), SEC regulations, and best practices in technical accounting research. The Director will lead the preparation and review of periodic filings, drive continuous improvement in reporting processes, act as a key liaison with auditors and regulatory bodies, and serve as a trusted advisor to executive leadership on complex technical accounting matters.

The successful Director of External Reporting & Technical Accounting will demonstrate a passion for accuracy, attention to detail, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic and rapidly changing environment. They will be a proactive problem-solver, a collaborative leader, and a trusted advisor to executive management and the Board of Directors.

Responsibilities may include the following and other duties may be assigned :

External Financial Reporting :

• Lead the preparation, review, and submission of all SEC filings (e.g., 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, S-1, S-3, S-8, and proxy statements) in compliance with relevant regulations and deadlines.
• Coordinate with legal, tax, treasury, investor relations, and finance teams to ensure accuracy and consistency of disclosures across all public documents.
• Maintain a robust calendar and workflow to meet all reporting deadlines, including interim and annual filings.
• Drive the adoption and implementation of new disclosure requirements as regulatory landscapes evolve.
• Shaping the company's public financial narrative through transparent, timely, and insightful disclosures.
• Influencing enterprise-wide decisions by providing authoritative technical accounting guidance.
• Enhancing the company's reputation with regulators, investors, and other external stakeholders through best-in-class reporting and compliance.
• Developing future finance leaders and building a high-performing team culture.

Technical Accounting Research and Policy :

Cross-Functional Collaboration :

Continuous Improvement and Transformation :

Team Leadership and Talent Development :

Minimum Requirements :

Nice to Have :

Physical Job Requirements

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position, but they are not an exhaustive list of all the required responsibilities and skills of this position.

The physical demands described within the Responsibilities section of this job description are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. For Office Roles : While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be independently mobile. The employee is also required to interact with a computer, and communicate with peers and co-workers. Contact your manager or local HR to understand the Work Conditions and Physical requirements that may be specific to each role.

Medtronic offers a competitive salary and flexible benefits package. A commitment to our employees lives at the core of our values. We recognize their contributions. They share in the success they help to create. We offer a wide range of benefits, resources, and competitive compensation plans designed to support you at every career and life stage.

Salary ranges for U.S (excl. PR) locations (USD) : $164,800.00 - $247,200.00 This position is eligible for a short-term incentive called the Medtronic Incentive Plan (MIP). This position is eligible for an annual long-term incentive plan. The base salary range is applicable across the United States, excluding Puerto Rico and specific locations in California. The offered rate complies with federal and local regulations and may vary based on factors such as experience, certification / education, market conditions, and location. Compensation and benefits information pertains solely to candidates hired within the United States (local market compensation and benefits will apply for others).

The following benefits and additional compensation are available to those regular employees who work 20+ hours per week : Health, Dental and vision insurance , Health Savings