Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Thermo Fisher Scientific's Finance teams play a key role in driving our Mission.

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.

Join Thermo Fisher Scientific's Accounting team for global financial accuracy and compliance.

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 of business objectives.

What you will do:

Perform monthly closing activities including journal entries, accruals, reporting and analysis on a timely basisManage fixed assets, inventory and other critical areas of accountingPrepare account reconciliations and take ownership of investigating and clearing reconciling itemsEnsure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure; recommends changes to strengthen control environmentCarry out sophisticated accounting treatment and prepares financial documents and supplementary reportingSupport internal and external audit requirementsExercise sound data stewardship - following data policies (retention, privacy, security) and detailing proceduresDrive continuous improvement and uses systems to increase controls and efficienciesEnsure effective data security and controls within ERP, financial systems, and data flowsOther ad-hoc projects/requests as required

How you will get here:

Education

Required: An undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Business, Finance, or AccountingDesired: 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