We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Lead Controllership Analyst to join our Pharmaceutical (PDx) Japan Controllership team. This role plays a critical part in supporting period closings, ensuring compliance with accounting policies, and maintaining financial integrity across various cycles. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, enterprise standards, financial processes, have excellent organizational skills, and the ability to collaborate across teams.
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator. Our purpose is to create a world where healthcare has no limits. Unlock your ambition, turn ideas into world-changing realities, and join an organization where every voice makes a difference, and every difference builds a healthier world.
Roles and Responsibilities
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Build strong relationships with the Finance and Operational teams in Japan; support business and finance priorities, support operations leaders/teams to understand financial/accounting implications of transactions and other matters by providing expertise and technical accounting guidance
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Participate in the preparation and analysis of accurate financial statements and disclosures based on actual results; consolidate, analyse and report financials in compliance with reporting requirements under USGAAP and JGAAP
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Support the development and implementation of internal/SOX controls; monitor effectiveness of internal/SOX controls; support internal and external auditors.
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Has knowledge and understanding of latest developments in finance and accounting under US GAAP and local GAAP; and participate in policy implementation where required
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Proactively identify potential risks and opportunities and communicate these timely and effectively to key stakeholders
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Review account reconciliations for designated accounts
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Able to communicate complex messages to others; acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
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Participate in simplification and finance transformation projects
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Uses judgment to make decisions or solve problems; brings new perspective on existing issues and practices; uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.
Required Qualifications
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This role requires significant and relevant experience in the Finance & Financial Reporting. Knowledge level is comparable to a Master's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).
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Experience in working in a multinational company, in diverse and matrix environment
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Strong analytical skills.
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Clear thinking / strong problem-solving grasp new ideas quickly; take initiative to understand root causes of issues and development solutions; able to work independently; manage multiple tasks.
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Excellent communication skills: experience working across multiple, functions and regions; able to clearly communicate financial information in an easy-to-understand manner; able to deliver messages effectively verbally and in writing.
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Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others
Desired Characteristics
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Strong business oral and written communication skills in English and in Japanese.
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Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
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Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
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Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
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Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
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Established project management skills.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
