**What you will do** Establish and manage a governance framework for global Record-to-Report (R2R) initiatives related to month-end close, ensuring alignment with business requirements and compliance standards. Collaborate with stakeholders to socialize project specifications and support timely, effective program rollout across the organization. + Serve as the global subject matter expert for the Month-End Close (MEC) process within the R2R framework + Collaborate with the R2R GPO to define and manage the scope of MEC-related programs and initiatives + Define, document, and maintain global MEC process standards, policies, and procedures. + Drive the implementation of R2R GPO strategies to standardize MEC activities globally + Evaluate and prioritize MEC-related projects and initiatives within the R2R portfolio to optimize resource allocation and maximize business value; may lead staffing, onboarding, and development of direct or matrixed team members + Maintain a strong understanding of MEC objectives and their alignment with broader R2R and organizational goals; prioritize tasks based on strategic impact + Define and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and service level agreements (SLAs) for MEC processes + Analyze close cycle performance and provide insights to improve speed, quality, and transparency + Support the development and maintenance of dashboards and reporting tools for MEC metrics. + Build and maintain strong stakeholder relationships across global, regional, and local finance teams; develop stakeholder engagement strategies to manage diverse expectations and requirements + Gather and incorporate feedback from end users and stakeholders at all levels to continuously improve MEC processes and project outcomes + Implement a robust communications strategy to keep executive leadership informed on MEC program progress, resource utilization, risk mitigation, and alignment with business objectives + Influence and align cross-functional teams by crafting compelling arguments and gaining consensus across diverse perspectives + Demonstrate tact and diplomacy in navigating complex or politically sensitive situations; remain composed under pressure and resolve conflicts constructively + Consistently deliver results under tight deadlines; proactively take on additional responsibilities and leadership roles to support MEC transformation and excellence + Coach and support teams in effective meeting management and facilitation practices for MEC-related programs and initiatives **What you need** **Required** + Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or relevant. + Certified Public Accountant, Registered Accountant or comparable professional certification + 10+ years of accounting, audit, or relevant industry experience + Experience with Record to Report, including MEC processes is required + Experience with controls execution + Experience with process mapping and process governance **Preferred** + Experience working with Shared Service Center + Experience with process improvement projects (have led or key participant on lean six sigma and automation projects) $115,600 - $245,800 salary plus bonus eligible + benefits. Individual pay is based on skills, experience, and other relevant factors. This role will be posted for a minimum of 3 days. Health benefits include: Medical and prescription drug insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, critical illness insurance, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance, personalized healthcare support, wellbeing program and tobacco cessation program. Financial benefits include: Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), 401(k) plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), basic life and AD&D insurance, and short-term disability insurance. Stryker 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. Depending on customer requirements employees and new hires in sales and field roles that require access to customer accounts as a function of the job may be required to obtain various vaccinations as an essential function of their role. 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.