Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
Job Description
Job Title: Manager of Accounting Operations
Position Summary:
At Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. we are looking for an experienced Accounting Operations Manager to join our world-class Information Technology team. This position provides an opportunity to lead and encourage a group of hard-working professionals while maintaining flawless financial statements and regulatory compliance. Your strategic leadership will support our ambitious goals and foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead the supervision team of Record to Report ensuring operational excellence and strict adherence to company policies and processes.
- Develop and implement strategies to achieve departmental and organizational objectives successfully.
- Perform administrative tasks including attendance control vacation planning and performance evaluations following company policies.
- Conduct development conversations and regular follow-ups with team members to foster engagement and dedication.
- Arrange and facilitate regular meetings with supervisors to analyze metrics benchmarks and monthly outcomes.
- Coordinate month-end close activities ensuring all accounting tasks are completed accurately and on time.
- Find opportunities for continuous improvement and propose innovative solutions to improve departmental efficiency and profitability.
- Support internal and external audit processes maintaining SOX compliance and robust internal controls.
- Collaborate on organizational strategies to promote the continuous improvement of the Shared Service Center.
- Determine staffing needs strategically and support the hiring process to ensure efficient team performance.
- Standardize operations by crafting performance metrics that ensure precision and quality in accounting tasks.
Basic Requirements
- Bachelors degree in a related field or 8 years of relevant experience.
- 3 years of leadership experience.
- Experience in Shared Service Centers.
- B2 English proficiency.
- Proficiency in MS Office: Word PowerPoint Outlook and Excel (intermediate/advanced).
- Experience with ERPs (Oracle SAP JDEdwards Mainframe).
- Knowledge of US GAAP.
- Experience with Backline or Hyperion and bank platforms (preferred).
- SOX compliance experience (preferred).
Proficiencies
- Customer-centric approach.
- Attitude geared towards delivering outcomes.
- Continuous improvement attitude.
- Ability to develop high-performing teams.
- Crafting collaborative work environments.
- Strategic action implementation.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong presentation skills.
- Engagement driving.
- Effective collaborator management.
- Leadership competence.
- Project management skills.
- Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Required Experience:
Manager