**Work Schedule** Standard (Mon-Fri) **Environmental Conditions** Office **Job Description** **What you’ll do** As a Senior Manager of Technical Accounting you will work closely with the Senior Director, Technical Accounting in addressing technical accounting issues including revenue recognition, inventory, long-lived assets, transaction structuring, accounting for treasury, real estate and restructuring transactions, adoption of new standards, acquisition accounting, due diligence, and support of finance operations in application of US GAAP. In addition, you will assist in the following areas: **Controllership:** Assist in developing/deploying training materials for field finance teams Assist in drafting quarterly newsletter for world-wide finance team and coordinate distribution Assist in responding to questions relating to Approval Authority Matrix Coordinate distribution of and assist in reviewing representation letters **Demonstrate expertise in US GAAP by:** Responding to field inquiries regarding application of US GAAP Tracking field inquiries to help identify clarifications to accounting policies and emerging business issues Assisting with the opening balance sheet relating to any M&A activity Drafting appropriate memoranda where necessary Proactively researching accounting for potential unique events, conditions, and types of transactions Assisting with analysis and implementation of new accounting pronouncements **Support external reporting efforts, including:** Balance sheet account analysis during quarterly close Compliance with Government reporting requirements Drafting new disclosures **Develop credibility and collaborative relationships with peers and upper management by:** Periodically visiting operating sites and delivering training Investing time to understand Thermo Fisher’s business and industries through collaboration on ad hoc projects with cross-functional teams including FP&A, Treasury, Real Estate, Operations, and Legal. **How you’ll get here** Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and Certified Public Accountant (current active or inactive license) 8+ years of accounting experience, including 6+ years of Big 4 accounting firm experience (preferably working with public companies in life sciences or technology) In-depth understanding of US GAAP Knowledge of SEC reporting and internal controls over financial reporting Strong project management skills Experienced with complex, multinational companies preferred Excel expertise with advanced knowledge of pivots, charts, and formulas Self-motivated, higher level of flexibility and strong work ethic with the goal to get the job done Excellent spoken and written communication skills are required to collaborate with various partners Experience with Hyperion or other financial databases preferred Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.