Manager of Finance

Thermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With annual revenues of $10 billion, we have more than 30,000 employees and serve over 350,000 customers within pharmaceutical and biotech companies, hospitals and clinical diagnostic labs, universities, research institutions and government agencies, as well as environmental and industrial process control settings. Serving customers through two premier brands, Thermo Scientific and Fisher Scientific, we help solve analytical challenges from routine testing to complex research and discovery. Thermo Scientific offers customers a complete range of high-end analytical instruments as well as laboratory equipment, software, services, consumables and reagents to enable integrated laboratory workflow solutions. Fisher Scientific provides a complete portfolio of laboratory equipment, chemicals, supplies and services used in healthcare, scientific research, safety and education. Together, we offer the most convenient purchasing options to customers and continuously advance our technologies to accelerate the pace of scientific discovery, enhance value for customers and fuel growth for shareholders and employees alike. All of our employees share a common set of values - Integrity, Intensity, Innovation and Involvement. Our ability to grow year after year is driven by our ability to attract, develop and retain world-class people who will thrive in our environment and share in our desire to improve mankind by enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. If you share in our values and if you're looking for an employer who is strongly committed to developing talent and rewarding achievement, come grow with us at Thermo Fisher Scientific. Thermo Fisher Scientific is an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Job Description Manager of Finance Position Summary: This position is responsible for the daily management of the Accounting Department to insure accurate and timely collection and reporting of financial data, as well as providing support to the Director of Finance on FP&A activities.  The essential duties and responsibilities of the Manager of Finance include, but are not limited to, the following: · Daily supervision of accounting staff in the areas of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory control, payroll, sales tax reporting and order entry · Coordinating the monthly financial close process, including account reconciliation and the loading of financial data into the corporate consolidation system· Providing meaningful internal management reporting· Supporting the establishment and maintenance of proper systems and controls in the business (SOX, GAAP compliance)· Providing assistance on local tax issues and periodic internal/external audits· Providing timely responses to ad-hoc corporate information requests· Supporting FP&A activities, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development, forecasting and ad-hoc financial analysis· Supporting Practical Process Improvement (PPI) initiatives as needed Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:  · BS degree in either Accounting or Finance is required· CPA strongly preferred· Minimum 7 years professional experience, preferably in a high tech manufacturing environment· Minimum of 3 years of management/supervisory experience required· Excellent communication skills, both oral and written · Experience implementing and/or maintaining SOX compliance· Proven track record of meeting critical deadlines, handling multiple priorities and working well under pressure· Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills· Outstanding organizational, planning, process development, presentation and interpersonal skills· Ability to function in a complex business environment, working as a partner with other business functions such as Senior Management, Operations, Sales and Marketing, and Research and Development· Advanced skills in using MS products, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint· Experience working with an ERP software system is required, with experience in Great Plains and HFM highly desired· Willingness to work overtime as needed   Education: BachelorsJob Level: Manager