Controller

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 AND AUTHORITY

This position reports directly to the Chief Accounting Officer and is responsible for overseeing all technical and operational accounting functions. These functions include establishing and maintaining the organization's accounting principles, practices, and procedures; ensuring compliance with governmental, financial, and tax regulations; adhering to US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards; and collaborating with internal auditors and managing external audits. This position also liaises with other departments, including legal, financial reporting, consolidated accounting, treasury, tax, and planning and budgeting departments. This role will also oversee improvement initiatives within the finance organization, including the current ERP upgrade to SAP S4.

PRIMARY ACTIVITIES

• Manage, supervise, and support the accounting function, including personnel and resources.

• Oversee global accounting functions for multiple legal entities and currencies.

• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, IFRS, and other local accounting standards.

• Establish and maintain the organization's accounting principles, practices, and procedures.

• Maintain and enhance internal control effectiveness.

• Develop and continually improve accounting processes and systems to ensure the accuracy, timeliness, and effectiveness of financial information.

• Manage certain financial compliance activities, including the annual audit process and quarterly auditor reviews.

• Participate in identifying, developing, and implementing solutions to improve data accuracy, streamline processes, and improve productivity.

• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment.

• Lead special projects as needed.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in accounting

• Active CPA license or similar designation

• 15+ years' experience in a mix of public accounting and publicly traded industry

• 5+ years of financial management experience

• Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS accounting standards

• Demonstrated experience in major ERP system implementations, conversions, and upgrades

• Demonstrated experience with managing corporate and/or operational accounting, including experience with revenue and cost accounting

• Extensive knowledge and experience in desktop applications and integrated business systems

PREFERRED SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in the healthcare industry.

TYPE OF POSITION

• Full time

• Moderate business travel of approximately 10-20% of the time 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 $200,000 - $300,000 + 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.

Beware of Job Scams:

Please beware of potentially fraudulent job postings or suspicious recruiting activity by persons posing as LivaNova recruiters or employees. 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.