Manager, Corporate Accounting

The Opportunity

QuidelOrtho unites the strengths of Quidel Corporation and Ortho Clinical Diagnostics, creating a world-leading in vitro diagnostics company with award-winning expertise in immunoassay and molecular testing, clinical chemistry and transfusion medicine. We are more than 6,000 strong and do business in over 130 countries, providing answers with fast, accurate and consistent testing where and when they are needed most – home to hospital, lab to clinic.

Our culture puts our team members first and prioritizes actions that support happiness, inspiration and engagement. We strive to build meaningful connections with each other as we believe that employee happiness and business success are linked. Join us in our mission to transform the power of diagnostics into a healthier future for all.

The Role

As we continue to grow as QuidelOrtho, we are seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to serve an an internal subject matter expert in derivatives, foreign exchange, pension and debt accounting. Provide accounting guidance and prepare accounting position papers including Debt refinance upon acquisition under ASC 470, Hedges under ASC 815, and other technical accounting topics.

This position will site onsite in our Raritan, New Jersey location.

The Position

• Collaborate with the treasury team on timely execution of hedge and borrowing transactions and provide accounting guidance on planned strategies. Oversee US GAAP ASC 815 accounting for derivatives and hedging activities and review hedge effectiveness testing. Oversee Other Comprehensive Income (“OCI”) activities related to derivatives and hedging
• Lead accounting and reporting for debt, interest, foreign exchange, derivatives, and hedging. Prepare the supporting analysis and booking of SAP journal entries for (i) external debt and (ii) global hedging to manage foreign exchange, cash flow, and interest rates. Globally lead the pension accounting and perform a consolidated pension reconciliation to deliver to the external reporting team and tax team
• Prepare debt, pension and derivatives instruments and hedging activities footnote disclosures for 10-Q and 10-K disclosures
• Ensure accounting policies for foreign exchange, derivative instruments, OCI are maintained and up to date
• Budget, forecast and analyze the third-party interest expense, hedging gains/losses, and pension expense
• Support the external audit process. Work on maintaining and improving a control framework for related processes and lead audit walkthroughs for role activities
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned
• Perform other work-related duties as assigned.

The Individual

Required:

• CPA required
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Minimum 7 years of a combination of public /private experience
• Strong technical accounting skills, including ASC 815, hedging, and foreign currency
• Strong collaborative skills and ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
• Robust analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage workloads and exercise a high degree of adaptability
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• “Can-Do” attitude and ability to communicate and partner with associates at all levels of the organization
• This position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship. 

Preferred:

• SAP, Workiva and/or OneStream knowledge

The Key Stakeholders

Internal Partners:

• Treasury Operations, Financial Planning and Analysis, Consolidation and Corporate Accounting, External Reporting, Tax, Regional Accounting Teams, Internal Auditors

External Partners:

• External Auditors, Extenal third party service providers

The Work Environment

The work environment characteristics are representative of a manufacturing, laboratory, or warehouse environment and include handling of viral and bacterial hazards, potentially hazardous chemicals, as well as infectious or potentially infectious bodily fluids, tissues, and samples. Up to 75% of the time at desk, standing or sitting extended periods of time. Flexible work hours to meet project deadlines

Physical Demands

The work environment characteristics are representative of an office environment. No strenuous physical activity, although occasional light lifting of files and related materials is required.  Occasional travel required. Travel may include airplane, automobile travel and overnight hotel.

Salary Transparency

The salary range for this position takes into account a wide range of factors including education, experience, knowledge, skills, geography, and abilities of the candidate, in addition to internal equity and alignment with market data. At QuidelOrtho, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The salary range for this position is $120,000-$125,000 [and is bonus eligible or eligible for incentive compensation.] QuidelOrtho offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, along with a 401(k) plan, employee assistance program, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, paid time off (including sick time), and paid Holidays. All benefits are non-contractual, and QuidelOrtho may amend, terminate, or enhance the benefits provided, as it deems appropriate.

Equal Opportunity

QuidelOrtho believes in Equal Opportunity for all and is committed to ensuring all individuals, including individuals with disabilities, have an opportunity to apply for those positions that they are interested in and qualify for without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. QuidelOrtho is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals so that an individual can perform the duties. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and require special assistance or an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please contact us at [email protected].