Director, Global Internal Controls - Texas, Flower Mound 571 Silveron Blvd

Work Flexibility: Hybrid

Position Summary: The Director, Global Internal Controls will report to the Assistant Corporate Controller and be responsible for leading the global internal control program at Stryker.  This individual will lead a team of 20+ team members, providing internal control governance and monitoring for the organization, partnering closely with Finance, business operations, IT, Internal Audit, and functional leads across the company.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide overall governance of Stryker’s internal control program globally

• Establish and lead governance of control design across locations and key systems, with a focus on driving standardized and efficient processes and controls

• Lead SOX scoping annually, to identify the areas of focus for SOX design and operating effectiveness assessment activities

• Coordinate overall SOX program management including coordination with Internal and External Audit on design and operating effectiveness assessment activities, periodic reporting on status and results of assessment activities, and communication with key stakeholders

• Drive implementation of AuditBoard, the company’s system of record for internal controls globally, to centralize controls, controls documentation and certifications

• Design and implement monitoring programs (high risk payment, indirect channel management, and balance sheet reconciliations) including performing annual risk assessment activities, developing the monitoring plan, executing the plan, and aggregating and reporting results to stakeholders

• Develop center of excellence for segregation of duties and periodic access reviews

• Lead controls design for ERP implementations globally, including building out a team in-house to perform the control design activities

• Support the control activities performed by Stryker’s Finance Centers, including providing training and support for audits

• Serve as the primary point of contact and escalation with Internal and External audit for all control-related matters, including oversight of root cause analysis / evaluation of findings

• Lead team of 20+members, supporting their development and fostering engagement

Education & Special Trainings:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• Active CPA preferred

Qualifications & Experience:

• A combined 14+ years of experience is required (preferably including experience with a Big 4 public accounting firm and additional experience at a global Fortune 500 SEC registrant company)

• Substantial experience in and working knowledge of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) (including IT controls), U.S. GAAP, and SEC and PCAOB standards

• Experience in managing or evaluating the implementation of ICFR for SOX compliance at a global organization

• Understanding of IT General Controls as well as segregation of duties risks and controls

• Understanding of SAP and SAP GRC

• A proven track record of successfully directing and implementing strategic initiatives and operational priorities

• Ability to collaborate with and influence business management across the organization to ensure controls are implemented successfully and SOX requirements are fulfilled

• Strong analytical and organizational skills, including the ability to multi-task on competing and deadline-sensitive priorities

• Ability to effectively communicate both vertically and horizontally across the organization, have a detailed understanding of business process and internal controls, and have the ability to provide specific guidance to business personnel less familiar with internal control requirements

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including confidence in interacting with Executive leaders

• Experience leading teams responsible for diverse activities

Travel Percentage: 20%

Stryker Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Stryker is an EO employer – M/F/Veteran/Disability.

Stryker Corporation will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.