Manager, Rebates and Revenue - Victor, United States - CooperCompanies

Description

Job Summary:

We are looking for a skilled professional to join our team as a Revenue and Rebates Analyst. The main focus of this role is to handle budgeting, forecasting, and monthly reporting of rebates. Collaborating with various departments like FP&A, Commercial Operations, Sales Operations, General Accounting, and Accounting Services is a key aspect of this position. Understanding revenue and rebates process flows for different revenue streams and rebate programs is essential.

Essential Functions & Accountabilities:

• Monthly forecasting and analysis of rebates, reconciling to budget and forecast and coordinating with the Controller of Revenue and Rebates and FP&A team.
• Prepares various financial reports, month end close function, cash flows, KPI's and account reconciliations for review with the Controller of Revenue and Rebates.
• Administers Customer Rebate program including, validating, analyzing, and submitting for payment to meet contractual timelines. Develops and utilizes techniques to automate the additional calculations the system cannot perform. Demonstrates to management the controls are in place and working as intended.
• Develops and maintains cross-functional workflow, involving Commercial Operations, Sales Operations, Finance, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, providing increased transparency into payment of contractual obligations.
• Develops and supports cross-functional reporting platforms(Cognos or it's successor) in coordination with other Finance groups and Commercial Operations.
• Supports and reviews Distributor and Patient rebate related month end close responsibilities.
• Supports returns accounting by running reports, first level analysis of data.
• Actively participate in ad hoc projects, system upgrades and ad hoc analyses as needed by Controller Revenue and Rebates.
• Key leader in Rebate Automation Technology

Travel Requirements:

Limited but some travel; less than 5%.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of current US GAAP especially relating to revenue recognition
• Sarbanes Oxley, Internal Control best practices
• ERP Implementation/Knowledge especially Oracle and/or BAAN
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and collaboration skills.
• Process oriented, highly organized and attention to details.
• Independent, able to manage time efficiently and manage projects
• Advanced knowledge of Process Flows, Controls and integration between disparate systems
• Advanced level proficiency with Excel, especially large data manipulation
• Self-motivated
• Ability to analyze accounts, identify issues, resolve differences, and recommend process improvements

Work Environment:

• Professional work environment
• Urgency of deadlines for month-end close
• Prolonged sitting in front of a computer.

Experience:

• Minimum 6-8 years of progressive experience, in a fast-paced environment

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business-related degree, CPA Preferred

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran