As Sr. Manager- Group Accounting, you will be responsible for compliance with the Company’s accounting policies while also supporting various group accounting functions. This is an opportunity to work cross-functionally and partner with the business to build scalable processes and enable growth for Thermo Fisher Scientific.

• Supporting Group Controllership functions, including remediation of internal control deficiencies
• Applying and implementing Company’s AR, credit and revenue policy
• Technical accounting research of complex issues to ensure accurate accounting treatment
• Support adherence to important metrics especially around AR, bad debt and DSO
• Support maintenance of complete and accurate standard operating procedures and SOX related internal control documentation and AAM
• Ensure that global accounting functions are being performed as stated in company procedures, financial close schedule, and in accordance with US GAAP and SOX
• Coordination with external and internal auditors on audits and quarterly reviews
• Identify and drive initiatives for continuous process improvement

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• Advanced Qualification Preferred (CPA)

Experience

• 9+ years of dynamic accounting experience with at least 5 years of management experience; prior experience with shared services is highly desired
• Proven understanding of U.S. GAAP with demonstrated advanced accounting and technical skills
• Experience with JDE E1 and Hyperion Financial Management preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal and collaboration skills and knows how to influence without authority.
• Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills, are required.
• Lead multiple assignments, has good judgment, and prioritizes projects and time efficiently
• Continuous improvement mindset with a successful track record of optimizing processes
• Ability to thrive in a large, matrixed, international organization and have the ability to work cross-functionally with individuals and teams