• Technical Accounting Senior Manager

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Waltham, MA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    What you’ll do

     

    As a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting 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:

    Responding to 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 Fisher’s business and industries through collaboration on ad hoc projects with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Treasury, Real Estate, Operations, and Legal.

     

    How you’ll get here

     

    Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (current active or inactive license)

     

    8+ years of accounting experience, including 6+ years of Big 4 accounting firm experience (preferably working with public companies in life sciences or technology)

     

    In-depth understanding of US GAAP

     

    Knowledge of SEC reporting and internal controls over financial reporting

     

    Strong project management skills

     

    Experienced with complex, multinational 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

     

    Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.