Sr Manager, Accounting

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

When you are part of the team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, you’ll do important work. And you’ll have the opportunity for continual growth and learning in a culture that empowers your development. With revenues of more than $40 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world

Job Title: Sr. Manager, Accounting & Controlling Basel Consolidated

(Basel, Weil am Rhein & Rheinfelden)

Reports To: Sr. Dir. Finance, CTD EMEA

Group/Division: PSG / Clinical Trials Division

Job Family: Finance

Career Band: 8

Job Track: Management

Position Location: Basel, Switzerland

Number of Direct Reports: 8

Day/Shift (if applicable): Day, 8am – 5pm, additional as required

Position Summary:

The Senior Manager Finance, Accounting & Controlling Basel Consolidated will lead the Accounting & Controlling function for CTD entities in the region. The position is responsible for accurate & timely financial accounting in accordance with laws and regulations in the Basel Cons entities as well as US GAAP.

This role will work closely with Divisional Controllership, align with Corporate Accounting policies and fully engage with the EMEA FP&A team. The position holder will report to the Senior Director Finance, CTD EMEA and will be a key member of the CTD EMEA Finance leadership team.

Success in this role will be demonstrated through improved finance and accounting processes, accurate and timely period end financial closes, providing meaningful analysis towards achieving growth & profitability targets and improving our services for our customers, our company and ultimately the patients we serve.

Key Responsibilities:

• Directly lead the accounting teams General Ledger & Accounts Payable for Basel Cons.
• Ensure that all Controllership tasks for Basel Cons entities are performed in accordance with corporate policies.
• Perform monthly closing of the Basel Cons accounting ledgers ensuring accuracy, timeliness, consistency and completeness of period end financial statements.
• Review and improve the finance processes to create efficiencies and cost savings.
• Review all account reconciliations to maintain compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and local GAAP. Partner with external auditors to certify annual reports.
• Accountable for data entry, validation, and processing of various types of invoices like general overhead, subcontractor, and employee travel reimbursements.
• Maintain and review accounting activities & controls in adherence with SOX, US GAAP and manage statutory controllership and legal submissions.
• Support all financial, statutory and customer audits related to the Basel Cons sites.
• Manage EMEA consolidated AP team through EMEA AP Manager.
• Build strong interpersonal alliances and work proactively to understand and mitigate risk.
• Hire and mentor the finance & accounting team to enable professional and technical growth as well as talent retention.
• Identify and drive improvement in execution initiatives to ensure sufficient support for changing business dynamics.
• Standardize procedures to generate efficiency.
• Evaluate the efficiency of accounting software and supporting database, as needed.
• Lead vendor relations from a Finance perspective and provide business support for the procurement organization.
• Complete other projects and ad hoc requests as per business need.
• Promote a culture of personal responsibility/accountability and open communications.
• Demonstrate and promote the company’s vision and values.

Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:

• Candidate will show strength in the following areas: general ledger, revenue recognition, capital assets, accounts payable, period end closing and financial reporting.
• Demonstrates a strong focus on both internal and external customers and the ability to make logical assumptions, incorporate information from both internal and external sources, draw conclusions based on customer and collaborator feedback, and effectively connect processes with desired outcomes.
• Ability to identify process and control gaps, and champion improvement initiatives through Practical Process Improvement.
• Strong written communication skills along with clear and concise verbal skills.
• Proven history of building organizational relationships with peers and operating partners to enforce compliance of finance and accounting processes.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, exercise solid judgment, and prioritize projects and time.
• Possess a dedication to continuous learning.
• Excellent skills with MS Excel, Power BI and MS PowerPoint are required.
• Hyperion experience; FDM, FDMEE, CMR & PLN desired.

Education/ Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting – CPA (or equivalent) preferred.
• 5-10 years’ experience in General Ledger, Accounts Payable and other Operational Finance roles.

Benefits:

• We offer competitive remuneration, an annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization and outstanding career and development prospects.
• 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.
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