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Job Summary
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OfficeJob Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis Tax Treasury Financial Reporting Audit Investor Relations Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives.
How you will make an impact:
As we continue to streamline operations and automate routine taskssuch as the recent outsourcing of letter of credit processingwe are strategically elevating this role to focus on higher-value financial analysis. This is an attractive opportunity to step beyond traditional transactional accounting and become a true business partner directly influencing operational efficiency and strategic decision-making within a growing global business.
If you have a passion for financial accuracy and timeliness across a global multi-faceted organization Thermo Fisher Scientifics Accounting and Controllership function is the team for you. With a keen understanding of laws regulations and compliance as well as reporting requirements consistent with USGAAP this team uses innovative financial systems and controls data security and robust processes to protect the companys assets and support its short- and long-term growth on a global scale. From technical accounting to budgeting and forecasting to planning and reporting you will build relationships with internal and external audit teams as well as key business partners to drive sophisticated business decisions. You will have an opportunity to build strong organizational alliances to understand and mitigate risk as well as capture opportunities and provide valuable support to all business partners.
We are seeking a proficient finance team member who will provide financial accounting analysis and compliance to the business. The successful candidate will move beyond routine administrative tasks to implement robust accounting controls and provide critical analysis that drives business addition to ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting the position holder will identify and recommend operational improvement opportunities and support leadership in achieving business objectives through data-driven insights.
What you will do:
- Ensure integrity of fixed asset records through coordination of physical verification activities for demo and fixed assets
- Monitor AR and AP performance by reviewing monthly reports and supporting working capital optimization
- Review general ledger month-end close results validating account balances and investigating fluctuations
- Oversee monthly closing activities ensuring accuracy and completeness of financial results and provide variance analysis on month-end numbers
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP Sarbanes-Oxley requirements company policy approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure; recommend changes to strengthen control environment
- Support internal and external audit requirements
- Exercise sound data stewardship - following data policies (retention privacy security) and detailing procedures
- Drive continuous improvement and use systems to increase controls and efficiencies
- Listen proactively and collaborates across functional lines
- Ensure effective data security and controls within ERP financial systems and data flows
How you will get here:
Requirements
- Bachelors Degree plus 2 years or more of accounting experience preferably in a large multinational organization or shared services environment
Knowledge Skills Abilities
- Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controls
- Proficient user of Excel and Excel Smartview; experience with SAP and E1 ERP (or equivalent) PowerPoint and Hyperion Financial Management is desired
- Proficient verbal and written communication skills
- Takes personal accountability for decisions and actions
- Challenges the status quo; introduces and proactively seeks out new insights and solutions to strengthen our performance.
Travel requirements
Less than 25% domestic travel required
Key Skills
- Internal Audit
- Accounting Tally
- General Ledger Accounting
- External Audit
- Microsoft Excel
- PMP
- Financial Accounting
- Financial Analysis
- Payroll
- Financial Recouncilation
- Financial statement
- Accounting and Finance
- ACCA
- CPA
- Financial Reporting
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