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Sr. Director Accounting - Finance Controller NA

ThermoFisher Scientific • Waltham, MA • 4h ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Location/Division Specific Information

The position is part of Life Science Solutions Group (LSG) and is based in Waltham, MA.

How you will make an impact:

As the Finance Controller in North America (NA), you will lead the region's controllership function for the Life Sciences Solutions Group. This is a key leadership role within LSG Controllership team. This role will work closely with the accounting teams, global shared service centers, group controllership team, and FP&A teams. The role is primarily responsible for accurate and timely consolidations and reporting of all NA entities.

What you will do:

Drive financial reporting and consolidation process for all sites within the NA region.

Oversight of the work performed by the local accounting teams supporting the Life Sciences Solutions Group in NA including the NA shared service center

Review balance sheet and income statement fluxes to analyze transactions and trends related to financial performance

Drive working capital performance and achievement of cash and DSO targets by the NA AR teams

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure

Collaborate with technical accounting teams to review complex transactions to ensure accurate accounting treatment

Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) team to develop and optimize regional/country shared service strategy to drive operational efficiency

Purchase accounting support for NA Group acquisitions and integration into our accounting and reporting structure and processes

Coordination with external and internal auditors on audits and quarterly reviews

Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes. Coordinate accounting policy revisions/waivers to strengthen control environment and support the business

How you will get here:

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced Qualification strongly desired (CPA or MBA)

Experience

10 years of progressive accounting/finance leadership experience with a combination of public accounting and industry experience

Experience in leading a diverse global financial month-end while maintaining a strong control environment

Experience with JDE E1 and Hyperion Financial Management preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP with proven technical skills including experience with complex revenue arrangements

Outstanding collaborator with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and knows how to influence without authority.

Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills, are required.

Ability to drive continuous improvement with a successful track record of optimizing processes with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued

Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

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.

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