Job Description

　　At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance and Accounting 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, Financial Reporting, Audit, to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked in the Fortune 100 list and with revenues of more than $40 billion, you'll discover endless opportunities to grow a rewarding career as part of the world leader serving science.

　　How you will make an impact:

　　Production chemicals services is a business unit within our Biologics and Chemicals division of our Bioproduction Group. The business offers Chemical availability and distribution services primarily serving GMP life science markets of biopharmaceuticals. The business provides a critical service to various strategic biopharma customers as a key component of supply assurance.

　　If you have a passion for financial accuracy and timeliness across a global, multi-faceted organization, Thermo Fisher Scientific's Accounting and Controllership 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 provide accounting leadership and compliance to the production chemicals services business. The successful candidate will lead an accounting team of five members and implement accounting, controls, and compliance procedures to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting. In addition, the position holder will provide technical accounting mentorship, identify and recommend operational and compliance related improvement opportunities, and support leadership in achieving of business objectives.

　　What you will do:

　　Lead team of accountants through a standardized monthly close processManage a team that will design, implement, and monitor processes, controls, and systems. Recommends and implements changes to policies and processes to strengthen control environment.Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix and standard operating procedureApply knowledge and provide mentorship on sophisticated financial accounting transactionsVerify accuracy and completeness of financial documents and supplementary reporting with accounting procedures and controls and through balance sheet reviewsLead fulfillment of internal and external audit requirementsForm solutions to operational issues beyond finance departmentDrive continuous improvement and use systems to increase controls and efficienciesListen proactively and collaborate across functional linesEnsure effective data security and controls within ERP, financial systems, and data flowsExercise sound data stewardship - following data policies (retention, privacy, security) and detailing procedures

　　How you will get here:

　　Education

　　Required: An undergraduate degree in AccountingDesired: A CPA

　　Experience

　　Minimum of 5 years' experience in Accounting, Controls or AuditExperience leading others is preferred

　　Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

　　Excellent understanding of financial accounting standards and internal controlsProficient user of Excel; experience with Blackline, PowerPoint, and Hyperion is desiredProficient verbal and written communication skillsTakes personal accountability for decisions and actionsStrong work ethicPassion for teamworkLeader in resourcing talent and diversity, involved in all parts of the hiring and development process

　　Travel requirements

　　Less than 10% domestic travel required

　　Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Watch as our colleagues explain 5 reasons to work with us. As one team of 100,000+ colleagues, we share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement - working together to accelerate research, solve complex scientific challenges, drive technological innovation and support patients in need. #StartYourStory at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.

　　Apply today! http://jobs.thermofisher.com

　　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.

　　We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

　　Compensation and Benefits

　　The salary range estimated for this position based in North Carolina is $93,800.00-$140,675.00.

　　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 programsEmployee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursementAt 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 policyRetirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings planEmployees' 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