The mission of the **Controller - Record to Report (R2R)** is to ensure the accuracy, reliability and integrity of the company’s books and records and financial reports. **What you will do** + Lead the controlling activities including the analysis, maintenance and reconciliation of accounts for your entities ensuring financial accuracy + Prepare, record, analyze and report accounting transactions and ensures accuracy and compliance with accepted accounting policies and principles + Lead discussions and collaboration with relevant stakeholders and Local Finance Teams to ensure accuracy and timeliness of information + Responsible for the Reporting process (ERP, Hyperion) + Review the reports and journal entries prepared by the GL Accountant. + Maintain and perform an effective system of Internal Controls (SOX) + Take initiative and leads in the documentation of accounting projects and drives them to completion + Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations in compliance with corporate policies + Identify and implement process improvements + Team support for the region from operational point of view. + Coordinate escalations + Drive cross-departmental improvements (Cash, Intercompany, AP) **What you need** Required: + Minimum Bachelor/HBO in Accounting/ Controlling or equivalent certification + Minimum 4 years of experience in an accounting or/and controlling position + Familiar with Sarbanes Oxley Act and/or other internal control concepts, knowledge of US GAAP would be an advantage + Fluent spoken and written English. Preferred: + Shared Service experience is preferred + Strong Excel skills + Experience in ERP systems. + Leadership capabilities Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually. 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.