Manager, Accounting

Job Description
At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance 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, Tax, Treasury, Financial Reporting, Audit, Investor Relations, Strategy & Corporate Development to Accounting, our Finance functions have a diverse and global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop outstanding career experiences and perspectives. Ranked #95 on the 2021 Fortune 500 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.
What you will do:
Manages one or more accounting teams. Ensures organizational adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or other regulatory requirements. Ensures timely preparation and review of all required regulatory filings. Advises in annual budgeting and prepare accounting reports for executive leadership. Reviews work submitted by accountants and manage accounting close processes. Performs analysis on organizational or business unit financial and accounting metrics for presentation to leadership. Manages the activities of supervisors and/or individual contributors.
Manages staff, which may include interviewing and selection, job description preparation, professional development, goal setting, performance management, coaching and mentoring, employee counseling, and separations. Approves courses of action on salary administration, hiring, corrective action, and terminations. Reviews and approves time records, expense reports, requests for

leave, and overtime.
Prepares and / or reviews prepared journal entries and financials.
Performs various account and business unit analyses.
Reconciles accounts.
Assists in the preparation of month- end and year-end financial statements and
consolidation packages as well as general control activities.
Works with accounting team to prepare quarterly accruals.
Completes monthly and quarterly consolidation packages.
Assists in miscellaneous month end and year end close activities.
Identifies exposures and recommends corrective action to management.
Monitors process controls to ensure compliance with SOX including internal controls.
Responds to information requests from staff at all levels and all functions within PPD.
Completes special projects as directed.
Prepares reports to management summarizing activities.
Manages responses to audit requests timely ensuring there is accurate and
complete support
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Strong supervisory and management skills
Proficiency in problem solving and prioritizing
Work effectively with all levels of employees
Strong knowledge of approved accounting practices including financial statement information and preparation of financial reports and statistics
Strong analytical and quantitative skills
Strong Microsoft Office skills for analysis and presentation of data
Demonstrates strong presentation skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Excellent interpersonal skills
Ability to multi-task and handle pressure
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent and relevant formal academic / vocational qualification
Previous experience that provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the job (comparable to 5+ years).
1+ year of leadership responsibility
In some cases an equivalency, consisting of a combination of appropriate education, training and/or directly related experience, will be considered sufficient for an individual to meet the requirements of the role.
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 with PPD, part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, where diverse experiences, backgrounds and perspectives are valued.
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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.
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