Manager, Rebates And Revenue

CooperVision, a division of CooperCompanies (NASDAQ:COO), is one of the world's leading manufacturers of soft contact lenses. The Company produces a full array of daily disposable, two-week and monthly contact lenses, all featuring advanced materials and optics. CooperVision has a strong heritage of solving the toughest vision challenges such as astigmatism, presbyopia and childhood myopia; and offers the most complete collection of spherical, toric and multifocal products available. Through a combination of innovative products and focused practitioner support, the company brings a refreshing perspective to the marketplace, creating real advantages for customers and wearers. For more information, visit www.coopervision.com

Job Summary:

Primarily responsible for budgeting, forecasting and monthly reporting of rebates. Responsibilities will include partnering cross functionally with FP&A, Commercial Operations, Sales Operations, General Accounting and Accounting Services. Understands the revenue and rebates process flows for different revenue streams and rebate programs.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Monthly forecasting and analysis of rebates, reconciling to budget and forecast and coordinating with the Controller of Revenue and Rebates and FP&A team.

• Prepares various financial reports, month end close function, cash flows, KPI's and account reconciliations for review with the Controller of Revenue and Rebates.

• Administers Customer Rebate program including, validating, analyzing, and submitting for payment to meet contractual timelines. Develops and utilizes techniques to automate the additional calculations the system cannot perform. Demonstrates to management the controls are in place and working as intended.

• Develops and maintains cross-functional workflow, involving Commercial Operations, Sales Operations, Finance, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, providing increased transparency into payment of contractual obligations.

• Develops and supports cross-functional reporting platforms(Cognos or it's successor) in coordination with other Finance groups and Commercial Operations.

• Supports and reviews Distributor and Patient rebate related month end close responsibilities.

• Supports returns accounting by running reports, first level analysis of data.

• Actively participate in ad hoc projects, system upgrades and ad hoc analyses as needed by Controller Revenue and Rebates.

• Key leader in Rebate Automation Technology

Travel Requirements:

Limited but some travel; less than 5%.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of current US GAAP especially relating to revenue recognition

• Sarbanes Oxley, Internal Control best practices

• ERP Implementation/Knowledge especially Oracle and/or BAAN

• Strong analytical, problem solving, and collaboration skills.

• Process oriented, highly organized and attention to details.

• Independent, able to manage time efficiently and manage projects

• Advanced knowledge of Process Flows, Controls and integration between disparate systems

• Advanced level proficiency with Excel, especially large data manipulation

• Self-motivated

• Ability to analyze accounts, identify issues, resolve differences, and recommend process improvements

Work Environment:

• Professional work environment,

• Urgency of deadlines for month-end close

• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer.

Experience:

• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive experience, in a fast paced environment

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business related degree, CPA Preferred

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

For U.S. locations that require disclosure of compensation, the starting base pay for this role is between $89,618 and $128,025 per year and may include cost of living adjustments. The actual base pay includes many factors and is subject to change and modification in the future. This position may also be eligible for other types of compensation and benefits.

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