Technical Accounting Manager

Work Schedule

Environmental Conditions

Job Description

As a Technical Accounting Manager you will work closely with the Senior Director, Technical Accounting in addressing technical accounting issues including revenue recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, transaction structuring, accounting for treasury, real estate and restructuring transactions, adoption of new standards, acquisition accounting, due diligence, and support of finance operations in application of US GAAP. In addition, you will assist in the following areas:

Controllership:

Assist in developing/deploying training materials for field finance teams

Assist in drafting quarterly newsletter for world-wide finance team and coordinate distribution

Assist in responding to questions relating to Approval Authority Matrix

Coordinate distribution of and assist in reviewing representation letters

Demonstrate expertise in US GAAP by:

Gathering facts from field inquiries regarding application of US GAAP

Tracking field inquiries to help identify clarifications to accounting policies and emerging business issues

Assisting with the opening balance sheet relating to any M&A activity

Drafting appropriate memoranda where necessary

Proactively researching accounting for potential unique events, conditions, and types of transactions

Assisting with analysis and implementation of new accounting pronouncements

Support external reporting efforts, including:

Balance sheet account analysis during quarterly close

Compliance with Government reporting requirements

Drafting new disclosures

Develop credibility and collaborative relationships with peers and upper management by:

Periodically visiting operating sites and delivering training

Investing time to understand Thermo Fisher’s business and industries through collaboration on ad hoc projects with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Treasury, Real Estate, Operations, and Legal.

How you’ll get here

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (current active or inactive license)

5+ years of accounting experience, including 4+ years of Big 4 accounting firm experience (preferably working with public companies in life sciences or technology)

In-depth understanding of US GAAP

Familiarity with SEC reporting and internal controls over financial reporting

Strong project management skills

Experienced with complex, global companies preferred

Excel expertise with advanced knowledge of pivots, charts, and formulas

Self-motivated, higher level of flexibility and strong work ethic with the goal to get the job done

Excellent spoken and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various partners

Experience with Hyperion or other financial databases preferred