Accounting Manager, Group Accounting

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

The Manager position will lead the Group accounting team within the Life Sciences Solutions Group (LSG) of Thermo Fisher Scientific. The Group accounting function is responsible for accurate and timely global consolidations and reporting of LSG ($7 billion in revenue).

This is an outstanding opportunity to lead an impactful team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, a world-class leader in the life sciences industry. As the Manager of the Group accounting team, you will play a meaningful role in ensuring flawless financial reporting for LSG. You will work within an ambitious and collaborative environment, driving accuracy and compliance across global operations.

What will you do?

The Manager will lead a team of one accountant and have responsibilities related to the following areas:

• Fixed assets Capital Acquisition Request (CAR) process, including AAM implementation and providing technical accounting mentorship to business partners
• Purchase accounting for LSG acquisitions and integration into our accounting and reporting structure and processes
• Technical accounting research of complex issues to ensure accurate accounting treatment for in-licensing agreements, investments, and other accounting areas
• Monthly closing of the ledgers in accordance with the financial close schedule
• Analytical review of the monthly financial results of the global LSG business
• Coordination of the quarterly reviews and year-end financial audit process performed by the external independent auditors
• Ensure that global accounting functions are being performed as stated in company procedures
• Review work and conduct goal setting, performance evaluations and career development discussions for team
• Identify and drive process improvement initiatives

How will you get here?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience (preferably with a CPA certification)
• You have 6+ years of dynamic accounting/finance experience with some management experience preferred (combination of public accounting and industry experience preferred)
• You possess a good understanding of U.S. GAAP with demonstrated sophisticated accounting and technical skills
• You have effective written and oral communication skills
• You can thrive in a large, matrixed, international organization and have the ability to work cross-functionally with individuals and teams
• You keep an eye toward continuous improvement with a successful track record of optimizing processes
• You can prioritize multiple projects and complete them successfully
• You are successful in a fast pace environment

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $103,100.00–$160,000.00.

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