International Technical Controller in Chalfont St Giles

The Technical Controller is considered a subject matter expert in USGAAP/GEHC accounting policies and technical accounting matters, and will provide technical accounting oversight, guidance and training to finance and non-finance functions across the International region. The International Region is one of 3 Regions in GE Healthcare and is ~$7B in revenue across 70+ countries. The International Region has 7 Zones to support and the diverse nature of the geographies gives a rich breadth of matter to manage to help the company manage risk and grow compliantly.

Accounting insights to annual, quarterly and monthly reporting.

• Advice on large deals, NPIs and financing transactions.
• Input on accounting policy updates and implementations.
• Other ad hoc support as needed.

GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator with over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as technical accounting expert providing timely and accurate support and guidance for the zone, country and functional commercial, operational and shared service teams, including research, evaluation, and resolution of technical accounting issues, liaising with Global and Segment Finance and Accounting.
• Ensure that the business is compliant with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) as laid down in GEHC GAPs, applicable laws and regulations and any applicable internal and external regulatory and compliance guidance.
• Ensure full compliance with order, revenue and cost recognition standards throughout the lifecycle of product delivery, servicing and decommissioning including all required internal documentation and process requirements.
• Support Global policy reviews and changes as required, including information gathering, review and assessment.
• Support transformation and lean initiatives as they affect technical accounting.
• Assist in the quarterly review of results as part of the FRP process for all International regions.
• Assist in the quarterly risk review as part of the SLT risk management processes.
• Assist in the management of the Rep Letter process and Significant Accounting Matter monitoring process, including any supporting documentation required.
• Provide support to Deloitte in their review of USGAAP audited financial statements.
• Provide support to local auditors as needed.

Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant with significant accounting or financial experience.
• Proven experience in Technical Controllership for a large multi-national reporting under USGAAP and able to apply the guidance in a practical and pragmatic way.
• Strong understanding of the operational realities associated with a global manufacturer of technologically complex goods and services.

Desired Skills:

• Strong communication skills: able to communicate complex business issues clearly and concisely in both verbal and written forms to staff of all levels and backgrounds.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills: able to build strong relationships and influence key stakeholders and work collaboratively across business functions.
• Strong controllership analytical skills: able to connect financial outcomes to operational drivers, evaluate alternatives, and drive meaningful change.
• Clear thinker/problem solver: able to analyze issues, identify root causes, and implement effective solutions.
• Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and work in ambiguous situations.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively across global cultures and countries.
• Integrity & Ethics: Committed to high moral and ethical standards in decision-making and interactions.

Inclusion and Diversity:

GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Behaviors: We expect all employees to live and breathe our behaviors: to act with humility and build trust; lead with transparency; deliver with focus, and drive ownership – always with unyielding integrity.

Total Rewards: Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.