Sr. Manager, Accounting & Reporting

## Sr. Manager, Accounting & Reporting Apply remote type:
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Fort Worth, Texastime type:
Full time posted on:
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August 28, 2026 (30+ days left to apply) job requisition :
R-At Alcon, we are driven by the meaningful work we do to help people see brilliantly. We innovate boldly, champion progress, and act with speed as the global leader in eye care. Here, you’ll be recognized for your commitment and contributions and see your career like never before. Together, we go above and beyond to make an impact in the lives of our patients and customers.

We foster an inclusive culture and are looking for diverse, talented people to join Alcon. As a
** Senior Manager, HR Accounting & Reporting**, you will lead North America HR accounting operations, overseeing payroll, share-based compensation, post-retirement benefits, and incentive programs. This leadership role drives financial reporting accuracy, compliance, internal controls, month-end close, account reconciliations, and process improvements while partnering with Finance, HR, auditors, and executive stakeholders. You will lead and guide teams, implementing departmental plans, ensuring reporting integrity and compliance, and driving team success onsite in
** Fort Worth, Texas.
**** In this role, a typical day will include:
*** Lead North America HR Accounting activities, including
** payroll, share-based compensation, pensions, post-retirement benefits, annual incentives, executive compensation, and global mobility programs**.
* Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with
** IFRS, internal accounting policies, and financial control standards**.
* Oversee
** month-end close activities**, including journal entry reviews, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis.
* Review and assess the accounting impact of changes to
** employee benefit plans, compensation programs, and accounting standards**.
* Drive the execution and effectiveness of
** internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit readiness
** across HR-related accounting processes.
* Partner with
** HR, Compensation & Benefits, Finance, Technical Accounting, Internal Audit, and External Auditors
** to resolve complex accounting matters and support business objectives.
* Lead the review and approval of significant accruals and estimates related to
** bonus programs, retirement plans, stock compensation, and other employee benefits**.
* Identify and implement
** process improvements, automation opportunities, and best practices
** to enhance efficiency, scalability, and reporting accuracy.
* Monitor and deliver against established
** service level agreements (SLAs) and key performance indicators (KPIs)
** while maintaining a strong customer-focused mindset.
* Provide leadership, coaching, and development for a high-performing accounting team, fostering collaboration, accountability, and continuous learning.
** WHAT YOU'LL BRING TO ALCON:
*** Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent years of directly related experience (or high school +15 yrs; Assoc.+11 yrs; M.S.+4 yrs; PhD+3 yrs)
* The ability to fluently read, write, understand and communicate in English
* 7 Years of Relevant Experience
* 5 Years of Demonstrated Leadership
** Preferred
* ** CPA* Experience leveraging
** AI-enabled tools such as Microsoft Copilot
** and automation solutions to improve processes, increase efficiency, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
* ** Advanced
* * proficiency in
** Microsoft Excel**, including complex formulas, data analysis, financial modeling, pivot tables, and management of large datasets and sophisticated spreadsheets.
* Experience with
** SAP
* * and related financial or HR systems for reporting, reconciliation, workflow management, and process optimization.
* Knowledge of
** share-based compensation accounting**, including stock compensation, equity awards, incentive plans, and related financial reporting requirements.
* Demonstrated adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset with a focus on process enhancement, automation, and operational excellence.
** HOW YOU CAN THRIVE AT ALCON:
*** Join Alcon’s mission to provide top-tier, innovative products and solutions to enhance sight & enhance lives.
* Grow your career in a highly collaborative and diverse environment.
* Alcon provides robust benefits package including health, life, retirement, paid time off, and much more!
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