• Manager, Accounting

    ThermoFisher Scientific (Allentown, PA)


    Work Schedule

     

    Standard (Mon-Fri)

     

    Environmental Conditions

     

    Office

    Job Description

    Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

    + Responsible for the accounting operations for North American sites

    + Lead aspects of the financial close process guiding the controllership to meet Corporate Guidelines and reporting requirements.

    + Coordinate division-specific accounting and reporting to ensure entries are accurate and in accordance with U.S. GAAP, produced in a timely fashion.

    + Collaborate closely with FP&A teams to understand variances to budget and forecast, providing insights into the financial impact of future transactions and decisions.

    + Build a sustainable highly effective control environment instituting end-to-end accounting process standards, with a common framework and governance.

    + Contributes towards continuous improvement in all areas including revenue recognition.

    + Mentor and develop an impactful team.

    + Collaborate to ensure successful ERP implementation.

    + Support internal and external auditor request.

    + Strong business partner working closely with other business functions to drive positive change.

    + Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.

    + Provide leadership and manage daily operations.

    Education/Experience

    + Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance

    + Advanced Qualification Preferred (CPA, MBA)

    + 5+ Years Accounting experience

    + Strong knowledge of GAAP

    + Experience with ERP General Ledger and Excel

    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

    + Ability to work cross-functionally and manage by influence across a global organization

    + Effective communication and interpersonal skills

    + Strong understanding of revenue recognition

    + Experience in automation tools and implementation

    + Intellectual curiosity, versatility, adaptability

    + Strong technical, analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

     

    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.