Assistant Controller

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 114,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

     

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Working at Abbott

At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to:

• Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.
• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.
• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.
• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Santa Clara, CA location in the Abbott Vascular Division. Abbott Vascular provides innovative, minimally invasive, and cost-effective products for treatment of vascular disease. 

Position Summary:

The Assistant Controller is responsible for managing the financial health of the organization, overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting. The role involves developing financial strategies, managing budgets, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations. The Assistant Controller collaborates with other departments to achieve financial goals and supports management in decision-making processes.

What You’ll Work On

• Financial Planning: Develop financial plans and strategies to support business objectives, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and review financial statements, business activity reports, and forecasts. Ensure accuracy and compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for cost reduction and revenue enhancement.
• Cash Flow Management: Manage cash flow conversion cycle, including receivables, payables, inventory and other assets & liabilities.
• Compliance: Ensure compliance with financial regulations, accounting standards, and internal policies. Coordinate with external auditors and manage internal controls.
• Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor finance team members, delegate tasks, and provide guidance to ensure effective performance and professional development.
• Strategic Support: Provide financial insights and analysis to support management in decision-making and strategic planning.
• Stakeholder Communication: Present financial reports and updates to team members, stakeholders, and executives.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in a finance management role.
• Accounting or Finance related qualification or other relevant financial certifications are preferred.
• Previous people leadership experience required

Preferred Qualifications

• Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication and presentation skills, proficiency in financial software (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Office), and a thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Detail-oriented, organized, proactive, and able to work under pressure. Strong leadership and team management skills.

 

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Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives:  www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

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The base pay for this position is

$146,700.00 – $293,300.00

In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

     

JOB FAMILY:Financial Planning and Analysis

     

DIVISION:AVD Vascular

        

LOCATION:United States > Santa Clara : Building B - SC

     

ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

     

WORK SHIFT:Standard

     

TRAVEL:Yes, 15 % of the Time

     

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:No

     

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

     

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.

     

EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf

     

EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf