Work Schedule

First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Our Finance teams at Thermo Fisher Scientific play a vital role in making informed decisions and maintaining our position as a trusted industry leader. We have a wide range of Finance functions, including Financial Planning & Analysis, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development, and Accounting. Joining our diverse and global Finance team provides numerous opportunities for a fulfilling career. Thermo Fisher Scientific is ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 list and has revenues exceeding $35 billion, offering endless possibilities for professional growth in the world's leading science company.

How you will make an impact:

Production Chemicals and Services, part of the Biologics and Chemicals Division, meets customers’ bioproduction needs through sourcing and supply chain services.

If you have a passion for financial accuracy and timeliness across a global, multi-faceted organization, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s Accounting function is the team for you. With a keen understanding of laws, regulations, and compliance as well as reporting requirements consistent with USGAAP, this team uses innovative financial systems and controls, data security, and robust processes to protect the company’s assets and support its short- and long-term growth on a global scale. From technical accounting to budgeting and forecasting to planning and reporting, you will build relationships with internal and external audit teams as well as key business partners to drive sophisticated business decisions. You will have an opportunity to build strong organizational alliances to understand and mitigate risk, as well as capture opportunities and provide valuable support to all business partners.

Seeking a proficient finance team member who will provide finance, accounting, and compliance to the Production Chemicals and Services business. The successful candidate will implement accounting, controls, and compliance procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. In addition, the position holder will identify and recommend operational improvement opportunities and support leadership in achieving business objectives.

What you will do:

Perform monthly closing activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting, and analysisEnsure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix, and standard operating procedures; recommend changes to strengthen control environmentCarry out sophisticated accounting treatment and prepare financial documents and supplementary reportingSupport internal and external audit requirements

- Exercise sound data stewardship - following data policies (retention, privacy, security) and detailing procedures

Drive continuous improvement and use systems to increase controls and efficienciesEnsure effective data security and controls within ERP, financial systems, and data flows

How you will get here:

Education

Required: An undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting or equivalent experience.Desired: A CPA

Experience

Minimum of 2-5 years of finance and accounting experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controlsProficient user of Excel; experience with Infor A+ ERP (or equivalent), PowerPoint, and Hyperion is desiredProficient verbal and written communication skillsChallenges the status quo; introduces and proactively seeks out new insights and solutions to strengthen our performance

Travel requirements

Less than 25% domestic/international travel required

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