Job description

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. For more than 50 years, we have established a remarkable track record around that innovation: Work that enables clinicians around the world to enhance and save lives. We are experiencing massive growth, and this is your opportunity to make a big impact!

Provide guidance using solid application of sound financial business practices for business unit decision making. You will own the full sales payout process and strategic pricing. You will also have the opportunity to work on different projects to expand your career development.

Key Responsibilities:
Sales Compensation – Perform compensation system setups and sales compensation calculations including but not limited to actuals, forecasts, accruals, payout tie-outs, year-end true up calculations, and summary analytics.
Planning – Participate in Forecast, AOP and Strat Plan processes with primary ownership of commissions account which includes identifying opportunities and mitigating risks.
Business Reporting and Analysis – Prepare and assess report data (e.g., daily net sales, month-end matrix report, headcount reporting, trend analysis, planned and forecast variance analysis, etc.) to identify opportunities for course correction/course alignment. Providing justification and communication for variances.
Month-End Close – Prepare commissions related journal entries and account reconciliations, monthly reporting decks, HC summaries, review financial measures, provide guidance and advice regarding cost center performance. Develop BU specific reports and dashboarding to help streamline processes and provide efficiencies.
Special Projects – Support Critical Care Finance Team Projects focused on improving ad hoc reporting and analysis, data analytics, and business processes (i.e., Transition of reports to Tableau)
Compliance – Ensure Edwards compliance by applying knowledge of applicable regulations (e.g., Sunshine Act, SOX, GAAP financials, SEC, IRS) to develop explanations for internal and external auditors

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, Mathematics or Business Administration
A minimum of 3 years of Accounting/Finance experience (or one year of experience with a Masters)

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience partnering with the sales operations team
Experience with Microsoft Access or other database management systems (e.g. SQL)
PowerBI
Good understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Good knowledge of financial concepts and principles
Good understanding of multi-relational impact of the Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow Statement and how journal entries affect each statement

Additional Expectations:
Proven expertise in MS Office Suite, including advanced Excel, PowerPoint and related financial systems
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal relationship skills including consultative and relationship management skills
Solid problem-solving, critical thinking, and investigative skills
Good knowledge in own functional areas and general knowledge of other areas impacted within the business
Ability to manage confidential information with discretion
Strict attention to detail
Ability to interact professionally with all organizational levels
Ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work in a team environment, including inter-departmental teams and representing the department on specific projects
Ability to build productive internal/external working relationships

Aligning our overall business objectives with performance, we offer competitive salaries, performance-based incentives, and a wide variety of benefits programs to address the diverse individual needs of our employees and their families.

For California, the base pay range for this position is $63,000 to $90,000 (highly experienced).

The pay for the successful candidate will depend on various factors (e.g., qualifications, education, prior experience).

About Edwards Lifesciences

Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader in patient-focused medical innovations for structural heart disease, as well as critical care and surgical monitoring. Driven by a passion to help patients, the company collaborates with the world’s leading clinicians and researchers to address unmet healthcare needs, working to improve patient outcomes and enhance lives. Headquartered in Irvine, California, Edwards Lifesciences has extensive operations in North America, Europe, Japan, Latin America and Asia and currently employs over 13,000 individuals worldwide.

For us, helping patients is not a slogan - it’s our life’s work. From developing devices that replace or repair a diseased heart valve to creating new technologies that monitor vital signs in the critical care setting, we focus on helping patients regain and improve the quality of their life.

COVID Vaccination Requirement

Edwards is committed to complying with the requirements and guidance from our government authorities and to protecting our vulnerable patients and the healthcare providers who are treating them around the world. As such, all Healthcare Interacting positions require COVID-19 vaccination, which includes anyone who directly interfaces with patients and those who interact with healthcare providers as part of their role. If hired, as a condition of employment, you will be required to submit proof that you have been fully vaccinated for COVID-19, unless you request and are granted a medical or religious accommodation for exemption from the vaccination requirement. This vaccination requirement does not apply in countries where it is prohibited by law to impose vaccination. In countries where vaccines are less available, or other requirements exist, we may institute alternate measures that optimize patient safety and healthcare provider safety, which may include regular COVID testing or specific masking requirements.

For United States Applicants Only:
Edwards is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer including protected Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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