Associate Manager, Technical & Valuation Accounting

This is fully-remote/work from home position. Candidates must live in Eastern Time or Central Time Zones to be considered.

This position is responsible for assisting in the valuation of intangibles for acquisitions, worldwide goodwill impairment testing, and worldwide intangibles impairment testing.  Assist in the accounting process to facilitate recording of M&A transactions by acting as a liaison between the business units, business development, legal, tax and accounting teams.  Assist in providing technical accounting guidance to business unit leaders and business development team during deal negotiations.  Participate in ad hoc projects as required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist in writing memos documenting the accounting implication of acquisitions.  Prepare necessary exhibits and memos in illustration of complex business combination issues.
• Work closely with CFO’s of newly acquired entities to ensure the initial opening balance sheet position and investment is recorded correctly under US GAAP reporting standards.
• Calculate and coordinate process of intangible impairment testing for worldwide subsidiaries.
• Calculate annual goodwill impairment testing on a reporting unit level and write memo documenting process.
• Maintain the deal costs for M&A transactions and record requisite journal entries.
• Calculate the quarterly redeemable non-controlling interest valuation.
• Assist in the initial calculation of contingent consideration with business units and third party providers.  Maintain documentation for any change in value and payouts.
• Act as a liaison between the third party valuation providers and auditors.
• Prepare footnote disclosure schedules for the 10Qs and 10K for the quarterly and annual intangibles.  Identify and implement processes and best practices within the organization; drive efficiencies in business and accounting processes.
• Ensure quality controls are adhered in association with all work products.
• Ability to plan and manage successful projects; understand available resources, develop timeline and areas of responsibility.
• Participate in special projects and perform other duties as required.

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS: 

• Knowledge of USGAAP
• CPA preferred
• Knowledge of Microsoft suite of products including Excel, Word and Access
• Accounting degree required
• Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) experience beneficial
• Knowledge of JDE general ledger system beneficial
• Previous exposure to international, foreign currency consolidations and international structures preferred
• Strong ability to understand and communicate financial concepts

GENERAL SKILLS & COMPETENCIES: 

• Excellent understanding of industry practices
• Strong proficiency with tools, systems, and procedures
• Strong planning/organizational skills and techniques
• Strong decision making, analysis and problem solving skills with ability to multi-task
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong presentation and public speaking skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills and ability to deliver difficult messages
• Ability to build partnerships at all levels within the company, ability to build partnerships externally
• Good negotiating skills
• Resolve complex issues in effective ways
• Project management, consultative skills and ability to manage a budget

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE: 

Typically 6 to 8 or more years of increasing responsibility in terms of any applicable professional experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION: 

Typically a Bachelor's Degree or global equivalent in related discipline.  Master's degree or global equivalent a plus.  May hold one or more industry certifications.

The posted range for this position is $95,602-$131,453 which is the expected starting base salary range for an employee who is new to the role to fully proficient in the role. Many factors go into determining employee pay within the posted range including prior experience, current skills, location/labor market, internal equity, etc.

This position is eligible for a bonus not reflected in the posted range.

Other benefits available include: Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage, 401K Plan with Company Match, PTO, Paid Parental Leave, Income Protection, Work Life Assistance Program, Flexible Spending Accounts, Educational Benefits, Worldwide Scholarship Program and Volunteer Opportunities.

Henry Schein, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, disability that can be reasonably accommodated without undue hardship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, citizenship, marital or veteran status, or any other legally protected status. 

For more information about career opportunities at Henry Schein, please visit our website at: www.henryschein.com/careers