Sr Manager, Accounting

Thermo Fisher Scientific - Saint Louis, MO

Full-time - Mid Level

Saint Louis, MO

Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

The Senior Manager, Accounting at Thermo Fisher Scientific plays a crucial role in managing compliance and accounting activities for the US Biologics site in St. Louis. This position is responsible for overseeing month-end close activities, ensuring audit compliance, and serving as a liaison with global support services. The role is ideal for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is eager to make a significant impact within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the accounting authority on all finance-related matters.
• Act as the Finance management liaison between the site and Cognizant/Global support services for St. Louis, including Record to Report (R2R), Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close activities, including leading close checklists, scheduling team meetings, and approving journal entries and reconciliations.
• Facilitate and lead discussions on sophisticated financial transactions to ensure compliance with GAAP & Thermo Fisher accounting policies.
• Ensure financial audit success by coordinating audit engagements and promoting continuous improvement of internal controls.
• Handle Hyperion mapping tables that drive management reporting and act as the site mapping SME for HFM/CMR and PLN 2.0.
• Act as site coordinator and manager for any applicable tax inquiries.
• Identify and complete opportunities for operational improvements and internal control enhancements.

Requirements

• BS/BA in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred.
• 7-10 years of overall experience in accounting or finance.
• SAP experience required.
• Prior experience leading month-end closing activities.
• Public Accounting background is essential.
• Hyperion experience is necessary.

Nice-to-haves

• Cost accounting experience is not required but would be a plus.