Technical Accounting Manager
Technical Accounting Manager
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Job Description
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)Environmental Conditions
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What youll do
As a Technical Accounting Manager you will work closely with the Senior Director Technical Accounting in addressing technical accounting issues including revenue recognition inventory long-lived assets transaction structuring accounting for treasury real estate and restructuring transactions adoption of new standards acquisition accounting due diligence and support of finance operations in application of US GAAP. In addition you will assist in the following areas:
Controllership:
Assist in developing/deploying training materials for field finance teams
Assist in drafting quarterly newsletter for world-wide finance team and coordinate distribution
Assist in responding to questions relating to Approval Authority Matrix
Coordinate distribution of and assist in reviewing representation letters
Demonstrate expertise in US GAAP by:
Gathering facts from field inquiries regarding application of US GAAP
Tracking field inquiries to help identify clarifications to accounting policies and emerging business issues
Assisting with the opening balance sheet relating to any M&A activity
Drafting appropriate memoranda where necessary
Proactively researching accounting for potential unique events conditions and types of transactions
Assisting with analysis and implementation of new accounting pronouncements
Support external reporting efforts including:
Balance sheet account analysis during quarterly close
Compliance with Government reporting requirements
Drafting new disclosures
Develop credibility and collaborative relationships with peers and upper management by:
Periodically visiting operating sites and delivering training
Investing time to understand Thermo Fishers business and industries through collaboration on ad hoc projects with cross-functional teams including FP&A Treasury Real Estate Operations and Legal.
How youll get here
Bachelors degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (current active or inactive license)
5 years of accounting experience including 4 years of Big 4 accounting firm experience (preferably working with public companies in life sciences or technology)
In-depth understanding of US GAAP
Familiarity with SEC reporting and internal controls over financial reporting
Strong project management skills
Experienced with complex global companies preferred
Excel expertise with advanced knowledge of pivots charts and formulas
Self-motivated higher level of flexibility and strong work ethic with the goal to get the job done
Excellent spoken and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various partners
Experience with Hyperion or other financial databases preferred
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
