Accounting Supervisor

Thermo Fisher Scientific

Accounting Supervisor at Thermo Fisher Scientific overseeing financial activities and team development. Ensuring accurate reporting and supporting process improvements in a global organization.

Posted 5/2/2026full-timeRemote • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead accounting operations and contribute to financial excellence
Oversee daily financial activities and ensure accurate reporting
Develop a team and manage month-end accounting responsibilities
Post journal entries, perform account analysis and variance reviews
Complete account reconciliations and prepare balance sheet rollforward schedules
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain strong internal controls
Support process improvements through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in accounting
Preferred Fields of Study: Accounting, Finance, or related field
Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
Additional certifications in relevant areas are advantageous
Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and financial reporting processes
Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and Microsoft Office Suite
Experience with financial tools like Blackline, Hyperion preferred
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience developing and mentoring teams
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively across all organizational levels
Experience in shared services or large multinational organizations preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment
Process improvement mindset with ability to identify and implement efficiencies
English language proficiency required, additional languages beneficial
Demonstrated success maintaining strong internal controls and SOX compliance.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth opportunities within the organization
Ability to enable the mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial reportingaccount analysisvariance reviewsaccount reconciliationsjournal entriesprocess improvementUS GAAPSOX complianceERP systems

Soft Skills

analytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailleadership abilitiesmentoringcommunication skillsinterpersonal skillsability to manage multiple prioritiescollaborationprocess improvement mindset

Certifications

CPAACCACIMA