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Director, Accounting Operations

AT Thermo Fisher Scientific
Thermo Fisher Scientific

Director, Accounting Operations

Manila, Philippines

Work Schedule
First Shift (Days)

Environmental Conditions
Office

Job Description

What will you do?

Lead the Record to Report (RtR) team, responsible for ensuring compliance and accuracy, driving operational performance, and providing strategic guidance and direction.

Oversee operations, including US GAAP reporting, intercompany transactions and cash accounting activities

Develop and lead a high-performing team in an expanding accounting organization ensuring the successful execution of RtR processes and related accounting functions

Design and implement ways to transform, streamline and simplify the operation

Act as a Business Partner to the Global Thermo Fisher Scientific Finance organization and other business customers.

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Play a key role in the transformation of the financial processes and enhancing the value to our customers

Understand the functionality, interfaces and interdependencies of Thermo Fisher Scientific's financial processes and systems and ensuring the existence of adequate internal controls where required.

Find opportunities for continuous process improvement and propose innovative solutions to drive efficiency and meet our productivity targets

Supervise the implementation of complex projects and issue resolution. Work collaboratively with customers to complete approved projects.

Support the Internal and External audits and SOX compliance

How will you get here?

  • Proven leadership experience in managing Record to Report (RtR) functions within a large organization.
  • Advanced degree and Professional Qualification in accounting or finance with in-depth knowledge and understanding of the Income Statement and Balance Sheet
  • Strong relevant work experience in a finance role with hands-on experience in providing financial analysis and important metric leadership to drive key business decisions
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and lead teams, with experience overseeing finance operations and projects.
  • Strong communication skills with ability to work with key members of the corporate executive team and the finance leadership team
  • Strong eye for business and ability to drive process implementation in an ambiguous environment
  • Ability to make assumptions, identify trends, incorporate external and internal information, and effectively benchmark results against appropriate baselines
  • Willingness to dive into details to find answers and solve problems when needed
  • Track record of developing relevant relationships at all levels within an organization - at both the business unit and divisional level.
  • Can operate effectively in a matrix reporting structure.
  • High level of energy; can bring a passion to excel. Able to energize and influence a wide spectrum of people, including senior financial and operational professionals.
  • Possess a strong set of personal and business values
  • Believes in and demands accountability.
  • Ability to thrive and handle in a complex, global business environment.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical thinking, and organizational skills

Client-provided location(s): Quezon City, Metro Manila, Philippines
Job ID: ThermoFisher-R-01270955
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Fitness Subsidies
  • Parental Benefits

    • Adoption Leave
    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
    • Remote Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Commuter Benefits Program
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Volunteer Time Off
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Stock Purchase Program
    • Financial Counseling
    • Performance Bonus
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Mentor Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)
    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program