Director Assistant Controller

About this role

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries. JOB DESCRIPTION: Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and your family, be your true self, and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: • Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of.

• Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year.

• An excellent retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.

• Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program, and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree.

• A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries worldwide and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune.

• A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity Nourish the world and your career as part of the Nutrition team at Abbott: Our Nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure®, and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. 

Our location in Columbus, OH currently has an opportunity for an Assistant Controller.

What You'll Work On • Lead commercial decision making around base performance trends, risks and opportunities from consolidation of financials and supporting business analytics, demonstrated leadership around prioritization of allocated volumes and driving tough trade-offs, investment prioritization and optimization across ANPD among other critical responsibilities. 

• Oversight and coordination of the Division's financial planning activities including the compilation, analysis, and distribution of management review packages for Latest Best Estimates (LBEs). 

• Oversight of the preparation and analysis of Division P&Ls for the above planning activities as well as for month – end Actuals. 

• Being the consolidation point for the US and Canadian Business Unit planning groups and liaison with AN Finance. 

• Oversight of all Division-level bi-weekly and month-end sales reporting, including dotted line oversight with the retail sales projection. 

• Coordination of all scheduled financial planning activities (such as the creation and distribution of all division-level templates, schedules, instructions, guidelines and calendars).  Establishing clear expectations for the business unit teams to ensure clarity and efficiency in completion of deliverables.

• Employee management, coaching, and development for exempt individuals. 

• Month-end close and reporting for Division (variance analysis, performance commentaries, etc.). 

• Coordinate financial submissions (P&L and Balance Sheet) to Corporate via follow-through (via various divisional finance groups) of management review, finance-related action items. 

• Oversee all Division-level month–end and ad hoc sales reporting activities. 

• Perform and / or coordinate ad hoc analyses (such as forecast scenarios) for Division Controller, upper-level management and Corporate

Required Qualifications: • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent/relevant business discipline.

• 10 years of relevant work experience

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work effectively with finance and non-finance professionals at all levels

• Leadership and supervisory aptitude

• Strong interpersonal and professional relationship-building skills.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

• Flexibility to adapt to changing business needs and competing priorities.

• Demonstrated initiative, analytical thinking, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage broad responsibilities independently with minimal supervision and under tight deadlines.

• Knowledge of financial processes, accounting principles, and division-specific operations.

• Ability to analyze data, identify risks, develop recommendations, and implement solutions.

• Proficiency with computer software applications

Preferred Qualifications: • Advanced degree or CPA preferred

Apply Now Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: https://abbottbenefits.com/ Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com , on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal

The base pay for this position is $149,300.00 – $298,700.00 In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.       JOB FAMILY: Financial Planning and Analysis DIVISION: ANPD Nutrition Products LOCATION: United States > Columbus : RP02 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS:

WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Yes, 20 % of the Time MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: No SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday) Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans.       EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf       EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/com

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