Work Schedule
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OfficeJob Description
DESCRIPTION:
Join our team at Thermo Fisher Scientific, where you'll lead accounting operations and contribute to financial excellence. As an Accounting Supervisor, you'll oversee daily financial activities, ensure accurate reporting, and develop a team. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams to maintain strong internal controls while supporting process improvements through our Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives. This role offers professional growth opportunities within our organization as you help enable our mission of making the world healthier, cleaner, and safer.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in accounting, with minimum 1-2 years in a supervisory role
- Preferred Fields of Study: Accounting, Finance, or related field
- English language proficiency required, additional languages beneficial
- Demonstrate exceptional knowledge of accounting and tax regulations in Mexico & Colombia (preferred), ensuring strict compliance with local laws and regulations.
- Demonstrated success maintaining strong internal controls and SOX compliance
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX requirements, and financial reporting processes
- Strong proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards) and Microsoft Office Suite
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with keen attention to detail
- Experience in shared services or large multinational organizations preferred
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a professional environment
- Process improvement mindset with ability to identify and implement efficiencies
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Collaborate effectively with various departments, fostering fluent communication and ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Contribute to the reconciliation of accounts and preparation of technical reports, ensuring accuracy and adherence to accounting principles.
- Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements, ensuring they accurately reflect the company's financial position.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities with experience developing and mentoring teams
- Manage and execute monthly closings, ensuring all financial transactions are recorded accurately and timely.
- Support external and internal audits, providing necessary documentation and addressing any audit-related inquiries.
- Will be a focal point in North Latam Region in Accounting issues.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with ability to work effectively across all organizational levels
Skills Required
- Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in accounting
- Minimum 1-2 years in a supervisory role
- Professional accounting qualification (CPA, ACCA, CIMA) preferred
- Deep knowledge of US GAAP, SOX requirements
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)
- Experience with financial tools like Blackline, Hyperion preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in shared services or large multinational organizations preferred
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Thermo Fisher Scientific and has not been reviewed or approved by Thermo Fisher Scientific.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a strong company 401(k) match and an employee stock purchase plan that add meaningful long‑term value. Feedback suggests these features stand out among core financial benefits even when base pay feels average.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage offers multiple national medical options alongside dental and vision, with company‑paid life and disability coverage. This breadth is considered a solid foundation even if some costs may not be the lowest among peers.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental and caregiver leave, backup care, adoption assistance, and specialized family resources are available. Feedback suggests these supports are a notable plus for colleagues managing family and caregiving needs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Insights
What We Do
Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. is the world leader in serving science, with annual revenue of approximately $40 billion. Our Mission is to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. Whether our customers are accelerating life sciences research, solving complex analytical challenges, increasing productivity in their laboratories, improving patient health through diagnostics or the development and manufacture of life-changing therapies, we are here to support them. Our global team delivers an unrivaled combination of innovative technologies, purchasing convenience and pharmaceutical services through our industry-leading brands, including Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab Services, Patheon and PPD.
Why Work With Us
You will join a company which every colleague has the opportunity to create possibilities, for oneself, for our customers and patients. There is no more exciting place to be than at the forefront of solving problems which help improve lives around the world. As a company, we are committed to supporting your career aspirations and your journey.
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