Senior Accounting Manager

Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Accounting Manager to lead critical accounting initiatives related to ERP integrations, Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), process improvements, and balance sheet cleanup following a recent $1B acquisition. This role partners closely with Finance, IT, Operations, and external stakeholders to support post-acquisition integration efforts and remediation of historical accounting matters.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead accounting support for a multi-phase ERP implementation within a complex carve-out environment, including interim-state processes, data challenges, and control establishment between system rollouts.

* Partner with Finance, IT, Legal, Integration, and Operations to design and implement accounting policies, procedures, and control frameworks aligned with Thermo Fisher ERP.

* Review and analyze monthly flat file accounting entries (pre‑ERP), ensuring accuracy, completeness, and investigation of variances.

* Serve as accounting lead for Transition Services Agreements (TSAs), including preparation, review, and oversight of settlement statements.

* Monitor monthly TSA activity and invoices across jurisdictions; proactively identify and resolve billing discrepancies and payment issues.

* Support the transition of accounting activities from TSAs to internal teams or shared services.

* Evaluate control design and operating effectiveness for newly integrated systems and processes.

* Lead remediation of control deficiencies and ensure timely closure of commitments made in representation letters.

* Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors and Internal Audit for conveyed and commingled entities.

* Develop and maintain documentation for accounting processes, integrations, and technical accounting positions.

* Oversee periodic testing and analytics related to revenue and inventory cutoff controls.

* Ensure consistent application of accounting policies across newly integrated or evolving business units.

Team Leadership & Capability Building

* Establish clear priorities, accountability, and execution discipline during periods of change.

* Promote a culture of ethics, compliance, and continuous improvement.

* Leverage data, technology, and best practices to strengthen the control environment.

Qualifications

Required

* Must be on-site at the Thermo Fisher Pittsburgh, Carlsbad, or Waltham location

* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field.

* 8-12+ years of experience in accounting, internal controls, or integration-related roles.

* Experience supporting M&A, carve-outs, or large-scale integrations.

* Strong knowledge of internal control principles and best practices.

* Proven experience leading complex accounting initiatives (e.g., ERP implementations, system conversions).

* Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments.

Preferred

* CPA, CIA, CISA, or similar certification.

* Experience in a global, matrixed organization.

* Exposure to ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or JDE.

Key Competencies

* Integration and change leadership

* Hands-on, execution-oriented mindset

* Strong communication and influencing skills

* Risk-based thinking and sound judgment

* Cross-functional collaboration

* Strategic mindset with execution focus

Compensation and Benefits

The salary range estimated for this position based in Pennsylvania is $-$.

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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