Role Description
As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, youβll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner, and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the worldβs toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe, or helping find cures for cancer.
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll lead accounting operations and contribute to financial excellence. As an Accounting Supervisor, you'll:
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Oversee daily financial activities and ensure accurate reporting.
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Develop a team and manage month-end accounting responsibilities, including:
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Posting journal entries
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Performing account analysis and variance reviews
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Completing account reconciliations
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Preparing balance sheet rollforward schedules
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Account for fixed assets and internally developed software.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain strong internal controls.
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Support process improvements through Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives.
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Experience professional growth opportunities within our organization.
Qualifications
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Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in accounting.
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Preferred Fields of Study: Accounting, Finance, or related field.
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Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred.
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Additional certifications in relevant areas are advantageous.
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Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and financial reporting processes.
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Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and Microsoft Office Suite.
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Experience with financial tools like Blackline, Hyperion preferred.
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Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail.
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Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience developing and mentoring teams.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively across all organizational levels.
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Experience in shared services or large multinational organizations preferred.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment.
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Process improvement mindset with ability to identify and implement efficiencies.
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English language proficiency required, additional languages beneficial.
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Demonstrated success maintaining strong internal controls and SOX compliance.
Requirements
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Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in accounting.
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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.
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Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment.
-
Process improvement mindset with ability to identify and implement efficiencies.
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English language proficiency required, additional languages beneficial.
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Demonstrated success maintaining strong internal controls and SOX compliance.
Benefits