Work Schedule
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OfficeJob 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.
The Senior Accountant Manager - Controller is the key player in the management of all compliance and accounting activities for US Biologics site in St. Louis. The role is accountable for all month end close activities and audit compliance as well as serving as the liaison with the Cognizant/Global support services St. Louis
This is a great opportunity for a professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is ready to make an impact.
This position supports the US Biologics site. Must be on-site at our 4766 LaGuardia Drive, St Louis, MO location.
Role Expectations:
- You will serve as accounting authority on all finance related matters
- Act as the Finance management liaison between the site and Cognizant/Global support services for St. Louis which includes Record to Report (R2R), Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable.
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end accounting close activities, lead close checklists, schedule team meetings, and approve journal entries and reconciliations and those performed by the Cognizant team.
- 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 acts as the site mapping SME for HFM/CMR and PLN 2.0 for each responsible site
- Act as site coordinator and manager for any applicable tax inquiries.
- Identify and complete opportunities for operational improvements and internal control enhancements.
Education:
- CPA preferred
- BS/BA in Accounting/Finance
Experience:
- 10+ years of overall experience
- SAP experience required
- Prior experience leading month end closing
- Public Accounting background
- Hyperion experience
- Knowledge, Skills, Abilities
- Strong technical accounting foundation
- Experience leading SOX and financial, internal, and external audits
- Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint
- Strong written and verbal communication
- Comfortable collaborating with all levels and functions of the organization.
- Effective at balancing multiple priorities in an autonomous environment.
- Ability to consistently exercise sound accounting judgment.
- Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills.
Skills Required
- 10+ years of overall experience
- CPA preferred
- BS/BA in Accounting/Finance
- SAP experience
- Prior experience leading month end closing
- Public Accounting background
- Hyperion experience
Thermo Fisher Scientific Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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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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