Company: KARL STORZ Imaging, Inc. (KSI)

Job Code: 13449

Pay Grade: US-C15

Salary Range: $74,300/yr - $119,000/yr

Description

KARL STORZ SE & Co. KG based in Tuttlingen, Germany, is a family-owned, global company committed to benefiting humanity by advancing medical technology through innovation and education.

For more than 75 years, KARL STORZ has been dedicated to earning its international reputation as a leader that designs, engineers, manufactures, and markets all its products with an emphasis on visionary design, precision craftsmanship, and clinical effectiveness.

Job Summary

As a Financial Analyst duties will include the monthly close, reporting, planning, costing, and process improvement. The expectations will be to enhance the current reporting structure, which includes monthly management reporting as well as submitting local data into a global consolidated reporting tool. This position will play a key role in the annual audit, inventory costing, monthly reporting, and the annual planning process. There will also be opportunities to help streamline multiple processes and be involved in globalization efforts currently underway within the organization. This role will work closely with the Sr. Financial Accountant.

Position Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review month-end reconciliations and financial reporting

• Review and analyze plan to actual variance on a monthly basis (P&L, BS, margin, volume, inventory)

• Coordinate with department heads during annual planning process to create plan and midyear forecast

• Periodic review of product costs, analyze work order variances, and maintain inventory reserve

• Assist with developing and maintaining key financial metrics and dashboards

• Assist in optimizing processes to facilitate more timely and efficient close and reporting cycle

• Assist in preparation of year-end audit

• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required

• Will spend part of his/her time as a member of continuous improvement teams undertaking projects and seeking ways to improve the quality of KSI’s products and services

Education and Experience

• BA or BS in accounting or finance, required

• 4-10 years of accounting and finance experience; 2-4 years public accounting experience, preferred

• CPA (licensed or candidate), strongly preferred

• Strong understanding of US GAAP, financial reporting, and G/L transactions, required

• Experience using SAP ERP or equivalent, preferred

• Ability to effectively use Microsoft Office Suite; intermediate advanced Excel skills, required

• Experience with general accounting functions such as AR, AP, and Payroll, preferred

• Audit experience, preferred

• Strong written and verbal communication skills

• Sense of urgency and ability to reprioritize

• Well organized with astute attention to detail

• Work with minimal supervision, exercise independent judgment, and team player

• Knowledge of medical device quality system regulations and standards (eg, U.S. FDA Quality System Regulation 21CFR Part 820, ISO13485, ISO9001)

• Must be able to analyze complex data as a basis for process improvement recommendations and implement solutions
• Must be punctual, able to sustain attendance guidelines, and work hours as assigned

About the Company

Located just north of Santa Barbara on the scenic Central Coast of California, KARL STORZ Imaging in Goleta designs and manufactures high tech medical imaging equipment including video cameras and image enhancing devices. We employ technical staff with expertise in electronics, optics, mechanical systems and software. Our lean manufacturing operations include an in-house machine shop which enables the complete on-site assembly of our products. To become a part of this dynamic team, we invite you to learn more about our opportunities.

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Pay Transparency

The salary range and/or hourly pay rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job posting and may be modified in the future. When determining a specific team member’s base salary and/or hourly pay rate, several factors will be considered including such things as location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, professional credentials, internal equity, and the amount budgeted for the role.

Vaccine requirements at KARL STORZ due to COVID-19
KARL STORZ is committed to maintaining a safe work environment for our employees and therefore we require the COVID-19 vaccine for all of our employees unless otherwise due to an underlying medical condition or sincerely held religious beliefs. During the interview process, we encourage you to ask how COVID-19 may impact the role you are seeking and if you require a reasonable accommodation regarding the vaccine requirement see below for the process for requesting accommodation. Please click here to learn more about our overall response to COVID-19.

Employee Benefits Program Overview for U.S. Locations

• Medical / Dental / Vision including a state-of-the-art wellness program and pet insurance, too!*
• 3 weeks vacation, 10 holidays plus paid sick time*
• Up to 8 weeks of 100% paid company parental leave**
  
• 401K retirement savings plan providing a match of 60% of the employee’s first 6% contribution
• Section 125 Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life, STD, LTD & LTC Insurance
• We prepay your tuition up to $5,200 per year! - Tuition preimbursement
  
• Fitness reimbursement of up to $200 annually
• Employee referral program of up to $2,000 per hire
• And much more!

*Field sales, internships, and part-time employees are not eligible except where required by state law.
Non-employees, including temporary workers and consultants, are not eligible to participate in the KARL STORZ benefits program.

**To include, maternal/paternal leave, adoption, and fostering of a child.

KARL STORZ reserves the right to change or modify the employee’s job description whether orally or in writing, at any time during the employment relationship. Additionally, KARL STORZ, through its supervisors, may require an employee to perform duties outside their normal description within the sole discretion of the supervisor. Employee must comply will all applicable KARL STORZ policies and procedures.

Equal Employment Opportunity & Reasonable Accommodation Statement
KARL STORZ is committed to creating an inclusive space where employees are valued for their skills and unique experiences. To achieve this goal, we are committed to diverse voices, and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected characteristic. KARL STORZ is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations during our recruitment process. Should you need assistance or accommodation please email us at TaleoAdministrator@karlstorz.com.

Notice to Employment Agencies
This recruitment assignment is being managed directly by KARL STORZ’s Human Resources team. Human Resources will reach out to our preferred, contracted agency partners in the rare instance additional talent options are required. Your respect for this process is appreciated. KARL STORZ does not accept unsolicited Agency resumes. Resumes received which were unsolicited by the KARL STORZ Human Resources department will be ineligible for referral fees.