Manager, General Ledger Accounting - Europe

Job Description:

TheManager, General Ledger Accounting - Europe will lead a team that acts as the primary senior financial interface betweenPrague Finance GL Team and the Regional Finance Leadership ofOperating Companiesin scope.

Business Partnering & Financial Insight (Front Office Ownership)

·      Act as thePrimary point of contact for Finance leadership of Operating Companies in scope

·      Prepare and leadmonthly, quarterly and ad‑hoc business reviews, providing:

  -Financial commentary on P&L and Balance Sheet performance

- Root‑cause analysis of variances and trends

- Clear identification offinancial risks and opportunities

·      Provideforward‑looking insights, scenario analysis and decision support to business and finance stakeholders.

·      Coordinate responses toad‑hoc business requests, ensuring consistency and quality of messaging

Complex Accounting & Non Standard Journal Entries

·      Own the preparation and documentation ofcomplex, non‑standard or judgmental accounting topics, including:

o  One‑off / unusual transactions

o  Management judgment areas

o  Business-driven adjustments

·      Prepare, review andformally hand over complex Journal Entries and accounting positions to Back Office teams for booking.

Collaboration with Back Office & Finance Functions

·      Maintainclose collaboration with Back Office accounting teams to:

o  Ensure accurate reflection of business activities

o  Anticipate accounting implications of Operating Company Decisions

o  Resolve issues efficiently during period close

·      Proactively providebusiness context and financial insight to support Back Office accuracy and timeliness

·      Partner withStatutory and other Finance teams to ensure aligned and consistent financial outputs

Audit, Governance & Control Support

·      Supportinternal and external audits in coordination with:

o  Statutory teams

o  Back Office accounting teams

·      Ensure adherence to internal control, policies and documentation requirements (including SOX‑related processes)

·      Ultimately accountable for accuracy of filed Financial Statement (Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss - Statutory and GAAP)

Leadership & Performance Management

·      Champions aleadership approach through proactive problem identification andsolution-oriented decision-making.Ie, takes ownership of challenges by driving solutions and outcomes versus documenting barriers to resolution.

·      Lead, coach and develop a team of Finance Reporting Leads and Senior Finance Reporting Specialists

·      Set clear objectives aligned with the Front Office operating model

·      Review and challenge financial analyses, narratives and conclusions prepared by the team

·      Foster abusiness‑focused, insight‑driven mindset while maintaining strong accounting rigor

·      Drive talent development, succession planning and knowledge sharing within the team

Continuous Improvement & Operating Model Maturity

·      Drive a culture ofcontinuous improvement within the Front Office teams

·      Work Closely withOperating Companies Finance Leadership andBack Office Teamto identify opportunities to:

o  Improve quality and efficiency of end-to-end Fianncial process

o  Enhance Front‑to‑Back Office Collaboration

o  Increase standardization and automation

Job Requirements:

Experience

• Minimum10 years of finance and accounting experience, preferably including:

  • Multinational environment or Shared Services Center

  • Business‑facing / Finance Business Partnering roles

• Minimum5 years of people management experience

• Solid exposure to complex accounting topics and stakeholder management

Technical & Professional Skills

• Strong knowledge ofUS GAAP, internal controls and accounting principles

• Deep understanding ofRecord‑to‑Report processes and Front/Back Office interaction

• Ability to analyze and explain complex financial topics inclear, business‑relevant language

• Strong judgment in assessing accounting impacts of business decisions

• Proven experience withSOX compliance, including understanding of key controls, documentation requirements and audit support in a controlled environment

• Experience with ERP and reporting systems (SAP R3, Oracle, HFM or similar)

Leadership & Behavioral Competencies

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

• Strong business acumen and decision‑oriented mindset

• Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities

• Proven ability to lead teams in a shared‑services environment

• High ethical standards, cultural awareness and professionalism

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Operating Company:

Envista is a global leader in the dental industry, uniting more than 30 trusted brands—including DEXIS, Kerr, Nobel Biocare, and Ormco—under one mission: partnering with dental professionals to improve patients’ lives. With a heritage of category-defining innovation, our brands have shaped modern dentistry: Nobel Biocare introduced the first dental implant, Ormco is a pioneer in both traditional and digital orthodontics, DEXIS has long been at the forefront of 2D, 3D and intraoral imaging, and Kerr has supported clinicians for over 135 years. Our high-performing culture is underpinned by our CIRCLe Values and the Envista Business System. Guided by these, we deliver a comprehensive portfolio of technologies, consumables, and services that empower clinicians to provide confident, efficient care—today and for the future. Learn more athttp://envistaco.com.

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