Senior Manager, Financial Accounting

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Job 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:

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.

Seeking a proficient finance team member who provide finance accounting and compliance to the xx business. The successful candidate will lead a finance and accounting team of XX members and implement accounting controls and compliance procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial addition the position holder will provide technical accounting mentorship identify and recommend operational and compliance related improvement opportunities and support leadership in achieving of business objectives.

What you will do:

Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes; recommend and implement changes to policies and processes to strengthen control environment

Design implement and monitor processes controls and systems

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP Sarbanes-Oxley requirements company policy approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure

Apply knowledge and provide mentorship on sophisticated financial accounting transactions

Verify accuracy and completeness of financial documents and supplementary reporting with accounting procedures and controls and through balance sheet reviews

Lead fulfillment of internal and external audit requirements

Partner in formulation of solutions to operational issues beyond finance department

Drive continuous improvement and uses systems to increase controls and efficiencies

Ensures effective data security and controls within ERP financial systems and data flows

Exercise sound data stewardship - following data policies (retention privacy security) and detailing procedures

How you will get here:

Requirements

Advanced Degree plus 6 years of experience or Bachelors Degree plus 8 years of experience in progressive accounting/finance with 3-5 years in management roles

Knowledge Skills Abilities

Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controls

Proficient user of Excel; experience with XX ERP (or equivalent) PowerPoint and Hyperion 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.

Leader in resourcing talent and diversity involved in all parts of the hiring and development process

Travel requirements

Less than 25% domestic/international travel required