Manage a team of 3 individuals on the VVS-NA accounting team
Work closely with the GBS team to drive timely results
Meet all timelines throughout the financial close process with accurate reporting
Enhance the standard operating procedures for each accounting transaction and process
Supervise Internal and External audits as well as SOX compliance initiatives
Ensure the business unit complies with all Thermo Fisher accounting policies and internal controls
Stay up-to-date on new accounting pronouncements and understand how they affect the business
Develop and utilize proactive, early indicator reporting metrics to communicate financial risk or opportunities to management
Develop financial processes and enhance the capacity of the accounting team
Identify opportunities for continuous process improvement and propose innovative solutions for efficient and cost-effective accounting operations
Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes, recommending and implementing changes to strengthen the 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 procedures
Apply knowledge and provide mentorship on sophisticated financial accounting transactions
Verify accuracy and completeness of financial documents and supplementary reporting
Lead fulfillment of internal and external audit requirements
Form solutions to operational issues beyond the finance department
Drive continuous improvement and use systems to increase controls and efficiencies
Listen proactively and collaborate across functional lines
Ensure 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
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
8 years of related experience
Minimum of 2 years of people management experience
Public accounting experience preferred
Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controls
Proficient user of Excel and PowerPoint
Experience with Hyperion Financial Planning and SAP preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Ability to obtain operational buy-in with easy-to-understand analysis and presentations
Ability to engage in communication at the executive level
Demonstrated proficiency in financial reporting, internal control, and technical accounting knowledge
Strong business and industry knowledge
Ability to make logical assumptions, identify trends, incorporate external and internal information, draw conclusions from ambiguous data, and effectively benchmark results against appropriate baselines
Skill in identifying and championing productivity improvements through Practical Process Improvement
Ability to manage multiple assignments, exercise good judgment, and prioritize projects and time effectively
Commitment to continuous learning, career progression and development, and seeking opportunities to stretch capabilities
Takes personal accountability for decisions and actions
Challenges the status quo; introduces and proactively seeks out new insights and solutions to strengthen performance
Exhibits leadership, initiative, and embraces the Thermo Fisher Scientific 4-I values of Integrity, Intensity, Innovation, and Involvement

Benefits

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard skills

financial accountinginternal controlsfinancial reportingprocess improvementdata stewardshipU.S. GAAPSarbanes-Oxley compliancefinancial analysisaccounting transactionsauditing

Soft skills

leadershipcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvinganalytical thinkingtime managementaccountabilityinitiativeadaptabilitycontinuous learning

Certifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting