North America Controller - Sr Director - Carlsbad, CA

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

Location / Division Specific Information

The position is part of Life Science Solutions Group (LSG).

How you will make an impact :

As the Finance Controller in North America (NA), you will lead the region's controllership function for the Life Sciences Solutions Group. This is a key leadership role within LSG Controllership team. This role will work closely with the accounting teams, global shared service centers, group controllership team, and FP&A teams. The role is primarily responsible for accurate and timely consolidations and reporting of all NA entities.

What you will do :

Drive financial reporting and consolidation process for all sites within the NA region.

Oversight of the work performed by the local accounting teams supporting the Life Sciences Solutions Group in NA including the NA shared service center

Review balance sheet and income statement fluxes to analyze transactions and trends related to financial performance

Drive working capital performance and achievement of cash and DSO targets by the NA AR teams

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Sarbanes-Oxley requirements, company policy, approval authority matrix and standard operating procedure

Collaborate with technical accounting teams to review complex transactions to ensure accurate accounting treatment

Collaborate with Global Business Services (GBS) team to develop and optimize regional / country shared service strategy to drive operational efficiency

Purchase accounting support for NA Group acquisitions and integration into our accounting and reporting structure and processes

Coordination with external and internal auditors on audits and quarterly reviews

Evaluate efficiency and effectiveness of accounting processes. Coordinate accounting policy revisions / waivers to strengthen control environment and support the business

How you will get here :

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Advanced Qualification strongly desired (CPA or MBA)

Experience

10 years of progressive accounting / finance leadership experience with a combination of public accounting and industry experience

Experience in leading a diverse global financial month-end while maintaining a strong control environment

Experience with JDE E1 and Hyperion Financial Management preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP with proven technical skills including experience with complex revenue arrangements

Outstanding collaborator with excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills and knows how to influence without authority.

Strong written communication skills, along with clear and concise verbal skills, are required.

Ability to drive continuous improvement with a successful track record of optimizing processes with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

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Benefits

We offer competitive remuneration, annual incentive plan bonus, healthcare, and a range of employee benefits. Thermo Fisher Scientific offers employment with an innovative, forward-thinking organization, and outstanding career and development prospects. We offer an exciting company culture that stands for integrity, intensity, involvement, and innovation!

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Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in California is $192,700.00-$289,000.00.

This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and / or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes :

A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs

Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement

At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy

Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan

Employees' Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount

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