Senior Director of Accounting - Americas

Join us today and make a difference in people's lives!

LivaNova is a global medical technology company built on nearly five decades of experience and a relentless commitment to improving the lives of patients around the world.

Our advanced technologies and breakthrough treatments provide meaningful solutions for the benefit of patients, healthcare professionals, and healthcare systems.

The company is listed on the NASDAQ stock exchange under the ticker symbol " LIVN ." LivaNova is headquartered in London (UK) with a presence in over 100 countries and a team of more than 3,000 employees worldwide.

RESPONSIBILITY OVERVIEW

This position reports directly to the Assistant Controller within the Chief Accounting Officer organization and is responsible for overseeing all accounting operations across the Americas region.

This position is responsible for ensuring compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other regulatory requirements, as well as establishing and maintaining robust accounting policies, procedures, and systems.

This position is also critical to leading process improvement initiatives within the finance organization, including the current ERP upgrade to SAP S4.

PRIMARY ACTIVITIES

Oversee accounting operations and supervise the accounting team across the Americas region.

Lead and mentor the accounting team, providing guidance, training, and professional development opportunities to foster a high-performance culture.

Evaluate the adequacy of the existing policies, procedures, and systems, identify areas for improvement and implement changes collaborating with other Regional Accounting Directors to ensure consistency and continuity.

Review the month-end close process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Review account reconciliations to ensure the appropriateness of account balances.

Manage the annual external audit process, provide necessary documentation, and address audit findings or recommendations.

Ensure internal controls are maintained through appropriate review procedures.

Remain current on relevant accounting and business practices.

Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to increase efficiency and effectiveness within the general accounting function.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting

10+ years of progressive accounting experience with at least 5+ years of management experience

Strong knowledge of US GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant accounting standards.

Experience in ERP and consolidation system implementation, conversions, and upgrades.

Experience in a complex and multi-entity and multi-currency organizational structure.

Strong knowledge of SOX compliance

Expert proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel)

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in the healthcare industry

Active CPA license or similar designation

Public accounting experience

TYPE OF POSITION

Full time

Moderate travel required

Employee benefits include :

Health benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision

Personal and Vacation Time

Retirement & Savings Plan (401K)

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Training & Education Assistance

Bonus Referral Program

Service Awards

Employee Recognition Program

Flexible Work Schedules

Pay : A reasonable estimate of the annual base salary for this position is $ 175,000 - $275,000 + discretionary annual bonuses.

Pay ranges may vary by location.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion :

LivaNova values equality and celebrates diversity. We are committed to ensuring that our recruitment process is fair, transparent and free from unlawful discrimination.

Our selection process is driven by the key demands / requirements for the role rather than bias or discrimination on the basis of a candidate's sex, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, non-job-related disability / handicap or medical condition, family status, sexual orientation, religion, color, ethnicity, race or any other legally protected classification.

Notice to third party agencies :

Please note that we do not accept unsolicited resumes from recruiters or employment agencies. In the absence of a signed Recruitment Services Agreement, we will not consider, or agree to, payment of any referral compensation or recruiter fee.

In the event that a recruiter or agency submits a resume or candidate without a previously signed agreement, we explicitly reserve the right to pursue and hire those candidate(s) without any financial obligation to the recruiter or agency.

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The scammers may attempt to solicit confidential, personal information, such as a social security number, or your financial information.

LivaNova will never ask for fees prior / during / after the application process, nor will we ask for banking details or personal financial information in return for the assurance of employment.

If you are concerned that an offer of employment might be a scam or that the recruiter is not legitimate, please verify by searching for "See Open Jobs" on https : / / www.

livanova.com / en-us / careers , and check that all recruitment emails come from an @livanova.com email address.