Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Position Summary:

Lead accounting team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, ensuring flawless financial statements and regulatory compliance.

Main Responsibilities

Lead the Record to Report supervision team, ensuring the operational performance of department members through strategic orientation and direction.Successfully ensure compliance with departmental and organizational objectives, adhering to established policies and processes.Perform administrative tasks related to personnel management, including assistance control, vacation planning, and performance evaluations, following company policies.Conduct development conversations and follow up with team members, encouraging their professional growth.Coordinate and facilitate regular meetings with supervisors to analyze metrics, performance indicators, and monthly outcomes, and discuss staff concerns and corporate news.Coordinate month-end close activities, ensuring all accounting tasks are completed within stipulated timelines.Find opportunities for continuous process improvement and propose innovative solutions to improve the efficiency and profitability of the Record to Report department.Support internal and external audit processes, SOX compliance initiatives, and maintain stringent control over operating procedures.Develop strategies to increase employee engagement and dedication through motivation and opportunities offered by Thermo Fisher Scientific.Determine personnel needs strategically to ensure efficient operational flow and support the hiring process accordingly.Implement standardized operations methods, crafting performance metrics to ensure detailed and high-quality general accounting tasks.Participate in organizational-level strategies that promote the continuous improvement of the Shared Service Center.

Basic Requirements

Bachelor’s degree related to the position or 8+ years of relevant experience.3+ years of leadership experience.Experience in Shared Service Centers.B2+ English proficiency.Proficiency in MS Office: Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and advanced Excel.Experience with ERPs (Oracle, SAP, JDEdwards, Mainframe).US GAAP proficiency.Experience with Backline or Hyperion (plus).Experience with bank platforms (plus).Experience in SOX Compliance (plus).