Summary:

Reporting to the Business Controls and Technical Accounting Director, this role is responsible for strengthening the internal control environment and providing technical accounting expertise across the APAC region. The Manager will partner closely with Finance, Commercial, Legal, and Compliance teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, robust controls, and consistent application of accounting standards (primarily US GAAP/ASC 606).

The role requires a combination of strong technical accounting expertise, business partnering skills, and the ability to translate complex accounting requirements into practical, scalable processes.

What You Do

Collaborate with regional and country finance teams to ensure consistent control execution
Monitor control activities across APAC
Lead periodic control reviews and identify gaps or inefficiencies
Drive remediation of control deficiencies in partnership with process and business owners
Support internal and external audit activities, including issue resolution and audit readiness
Provide technical accounting guidance on complex transactions, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), contract modifications, and non-standard sales arrangements
Partner with commercial and legal teams during contract structuring to assess accounting implications and risks
Interpret and operationalise accounting standards into practical business processes
Stay abreast of new accounting standards and ensure timely implementation of corporate policies

What You Need

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline, with a professional accounting qualification (e.g., CPA, CA, ACCA, or equivalent)
Extensive experience (typically 10+ years) in accounting, audit, or internal controls within a complex organisation
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX 404 requirements
Solid understanding of internal controls, financial reporting processes, and risk management frameworks
Proven ability to assess risks and design effective, scalable control environments
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to apply technical concepts in a practical business context

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in process improvement, transformation, or automation initiatives, including some project management exposure
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to work across functions and multicultural environments

Stryker is a global leader in medical technologies and, together with its customers, is driven to make healthcare better. The company offers innovative products and services in MedSurg, Neurotechnology, Orthopaedics and Spine that help improve patient and healthcare outcomes. Alongside its customers around the world, Stryker impacts more than 150 million patients annually.

Business Controls and Technical Accounting Manager APAC