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Job Information

ThermoFisher Scientific Sr Manager, Accounting in St. Louis, Missouri

Work Schedule

Other

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams are important to our business and functional teams to make educated, sound decisions that drive our Mission and make us a stable and trusted industry leader. From Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you’ll discover endless opportunities to grow an exciting career as part of the world leader serving science.

Location/Division Specific Information

This position supports the US Biologics site.

Discover Impactful Work: The Senior Manager / Controller is the key player in the management of all compliance and accounting activities for US Biologics site in St. Louis. The role is accountable for all month end close activities and audit compliance as well as serving as the liaison with the Cognizant/Global support services St. Louis

This is a great opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast paced environment and is ready to make an impact.

A day in the Life:

  • You will serve as accounting authority on all finance related matters

  • Act as the Finance management liaison between the site and Cognizant/Global support services for St. Louis which includes; Record to Report (R2R), Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.

  • Lead monthly, quarterly and year-end accounting close activities, lead close checklists, schedule team meetings and approve journal entries and reconciliations and those performed by the Cognizant team.

  • Facilitate and lead discussions on sophisticated financial transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP & Thermo Fisher accounting policies.

  • Ensure financial audit success by coordinating audit engagements and promoting continuous improvement of internal controls.

  • Handle Hyperion mapping tables that drive management reporting and acts as the site mapping SME for HFM/CMR and PLN 2.0 for each responsible site

  • Act as site coordinator and manager for any applicable tax inquiries.

  • Identify and complete opportunities for operational improvements and internal control enhancements.

Education

BS/BA in Accounting/Finance. CPA preferred.

Experience

  • 7-10 years of overall experience

  • SAP experience required

  • Prior experience leading month end closing

  • Public Accounting background

  • Hyperion experience

  • Cost accounting experience not required but would be a PLUS

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

  • Strong technical Accounting foundation

  • Experience leading SOX and financial, internal and external audits

  • Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint

  • Strong written and verbal communication

  • Comfortable collaborating with all levels and functions of the organization.

  • Effective at balancing multiple priorities in an autonomous environment.

  • Ability to consistently exercise sound accounting judgment.

  • Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.

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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