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Senior Accounting Manager

ThermoFisher Scientific • Waltham, MA • 9h ago

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager to lead critical accounting initiatives focused on accounting tasks related to ERP system integrations, Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), process improvements, and balance sheet cleanup for a recent $1B acquisition. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys tackling complex projects that enhance the scalability, accuracy, and efficiency of the accounting function.

This individual will partner cross-functionally with key leadership in Finance, IT, Operations, and external stakeholders to drive key transformation efforts, including post-acquisition integrations, ERP/system implementations, and remediation of historical accounting issues.

Key Responsibilities

Support M&A related integration activities, including driving the discovery and design phase to transitioningaccountingactivities into our team

Lead accounting support for a multi-phase ERP implementationwithin a complex carve-out environment, including navigating interim-state processes, data inconsistencies, andestablishing controlsbetween system rollouts

Partner with integration, finance, IT, legal, and operations teams to align control frameworks, policies, and proceduresonce integrated into Thermo Fisher ERP

Review and analyze monthly flat fileentries(until ERP implementation), ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial information and investigating variances and data fluctuations

Serve as the accounting lead fortheTransition Services Agreements (TSAs), including preparation, review, and oversight of settlement statements and related processes

Monthly monitoring of TSAactivityand invoices between the localjurisdictionsand proactivelyidentify, investigate, andresolvepayment issues, billing discrepancieswith TSA Invoices

Participate in developing and implementing plans to transition accounting functions from the TSA to internal teams or shared services.

Evaluate anddesigncontrol design and operating effectiveness, particularly in newly integrated processes and systems.

Lead remediation efforts for control deficiencies, ensuringtimelyand sustainable resolutionand ensuretimelyclosure of commitments made in representation letters

Serve as a key liaison with external auditors and internal auditfor the conveyed and commingled entities.

Develop documentation for processes, integrations, and accounting treatments to support scalability and audit readiness

Oversee periodic testing and analytics tovalidatethe effectiveness of revenue and inventory cutoff controls.

Ensure accounting policies and procedures are consistently applied across newly integrated or evolving business units

Team Leadership & Capability Building

Establish clear priorities, accountability, and performance standards during periods of change.

Promote a strong culture of ethics, compliance, and continuous improvement.

Leverage data, technology, and best practices to modernize the control environment.

Qualifications Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, ora relatedfield.

8-12+ years of experience inAccounting,internal controls,orIntegration.

Demonstrated experience supporting mergers, acquisitions, or large-scale integrations.

Strong knowledge of internal controlbestpractices.

Proven experience leading complex accounting projects (e.g., ERP implementations, M&A integrations, system conversions)

Proven ability to lead complex initiatives in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Preferred

CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar professional certification.

Experience in a global, matrixed organization.

Exposure to ERP implementations or system integrations (e.g., SAP, Oracle,JDE).

Key Competencies

Integration andchangeleadership

Hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves mindset with a focus on execution

Executive-level communication and influencing skills

Risk-based thinking and sound judgment

Cross-functional collaboration

Strategic mindset with strong execution discipline

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $130,000.00-$194,950.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:

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

For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards

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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