Tyco International (NYSE: TYC; BSX: TYC) is a diversified company that provides vital products and services to customers in more than 60 countries around the world. Tyco is a leading provider of electronic security products and services, fire protection products and services, valves and controls, and other industrial products.

With 2007 revenue of more than $18 billion, Tyco employs approximately 118,000 people across five business segments: ADT Worldwide, Fire Protection Services, Safety Products, Flow Control, and Electrical and Metal Products.

This position will report to the Director of External Reporting. Primary responsibilities include:

External Reporting:
- Review of quarterly and annual footnote disclosures for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K

- Draft disclosures and coordinate review by key stakeholders prior to inclusion in the Company’s quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and annual report on Form 10-K

- Review of current report on Form 8-K including the Press Release (Item 2.01), significant acquisition/disposition of assets (Item 2.01), carve-out financials statements (Rule 3-05) and pro-forma financial statements (S-X Article 11)

- Review XBRL (eXtensible Business Reporting Language) exhibit furnished with Form 10-Q/10-K filings for any new current period changes

- Preparation and implementation of detailed XBRL tagging for the Company’s Q3 FY2010 quarterly report on Form 10-Q

- Work closely with the Segment Controller and FP&A departments to draft and disclose the Management Discussion and Analysis, for Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Annual Report on Form 10-K

- Coordinate with external auditors to provide annual audit and quarterly review supporting documentation for Form 10-Q and Form 10-K financial statements and disclosures

- Work closely with Legal, Investor Relations, Communications and FP&A departments to validate data for quarterly press release, conference call script and Annual Report

- Coordinate foreign regulatory filings (AMF, Japan) between various departments within Tyco (Legal and HR) as well as external auditors

- Review various research analyst, industry group and bank presentations for Investor Relations and Treasury Department for accuracy

- Work closely with Treasury Department on various projects such as registration statements on Form S-3 or 144-A

- Review debt covenant calculations

Internal Reporting:
- Review monthly internal management reports including revenue and operating income, organic growth calculation, changes in foreign currency exchange rates and backlog

- Review quarterly and annual Press Pack schedules including GAAP results to guidance results, various rollforwards and R&D expense

- Work with Technical Accounting and Specialized Accounting to research and document new GAAP and SEC reporting requirements and apply/understand the impact to the current and future financial statements and associated disclosures

- Review and assess effectiveness of internal controls and design control testing procedures to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements

- Participate in special projects such as implementation of Clarity Systems software and Cash Flow Automation Project, IFRS pro forma disclosures

- Attend and participate in quarterly controller department staff meetings

- Provide training on various areas affecting the External Reporting group within the Controllers organization as well as throughout Tyco International

Direct Report Management:
- Responsible for coaching and training direct reports and ensuring growth within Tyco International

- Perform annual assessment of direct reports performance and assist in the preparation and review of direct reports goals and objectives for upcoming fiscal year

- Provide regular feedback on direct report performance and develop plan for improvement if necessary

Technical Skills:
- Direct experience with the preparation/review of financial statements and footnotes of public companies

- Direct experience with SEC reporting (Regulation S-X and S-K)

- Hyperion Enterprise and Retrieve a plus

- Microsoft Office experience required

Requirements:

Core Competencies and Required Behaviors:
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral

- Detail oriented

- Strong analytical skills

- Ability to work autonomously, but be a team player at the same time

- Own projects from start to finish

- Prioritize projects and consistently meet deadlines

- Ability to work in a challenging and fast-paced environment

- Ability to communicate in a clear and concise manner with direct report as well as executive management

- Proactive in nature

Education/Certification Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting

- CPA or equivalent

Minimum Work Experience Required:
- 6-10 years experience in an accounting or finance-related role

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