Accounting Supervisor

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

At Thermo Fisher Scientific, our Finance teams play a critical role in enabling business and functional leaders to make informed, strategic decisions that advance our Mission and reinforce our position as 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 global presence, providing significant opportunities to develop exceptional career experiences and perspectives.

How you will make an impact:

If you have a passion for financial accuracy and timely reporting across a global, multifaceted organization, Thermo Fisher Scientific’s GBS (Global Business Services) Revenue Accounting function is the team for you. With a strong understanding of ASC 606 regulations and reporting requirements consistent with US GAAP, the team leverages robust processes and strong internal controls to support accurate and timely monthly revenue recognition across multiple complex divisions within Thermo Fisher Scientific’s global enterprise.

We are seeking a motivated finance professional to support the Revenue Auditing function through delivering strong audit documentation to assist with the completion of the auditing cycle with PWC and other auditors. You will be in charge of 3 other indivduals and help to divide up work amongst them for audit completion based on priortities and legal deadlines. In addition, this individual will identify and recommend operational improvement opportunities while supporting leadership in achieving key business objectives.

What you will do:

• Assist where required on monthly close activities, including journal entries, revenue deferrals, reconciliations, reporting, and analysis.
• Ensure proper revenue recognition treatment in compliance with company US GAAP policies and financial accounting standards.
• Support internal and external audit requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and leverage systems to enhance controls and operational efficiencies.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accountancy, or related field (finance, business).
• At least 2-3 years of people management experience
• Organised individual with an ambition to provide quality audit documentation.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all organizational levels.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with revenue recognition is beneficial but not essential.
• Demonstrates personal accountability for decisions and actions.
• Challenges the status quo and proactively seeks new insights and solutions to strengthen performance.