General Ledger Lead - Manager

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 General Ledger Lead - Manager Company InformationThermo Fisher Scientific Inc. (NYSE: TMO - News) is the world leader in serving science, enabling our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. With an annual revenue rate of more than $9 billion, we employ 30,000 people 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. Visit http://www.thermofisher.com. Job Description Job Title:  General Ledger Lead-MgrReports To:  Steve HaGroup/Division:  AIG/PIDCareer Band:  IIILocation:  CTS LowellNo. of Direct Reports:  2Day/Shift:  1stFLSA Status:  Exempt  Position Summary:  This position is accountable for performing and maintaining various accounting functions and will assist in ensuring the financial statements and accounting controls are in adherence with accounting principles and policies. More specifically, this position’s responsible for the supervision and control of general accounting activities including month-end close, inter-company activity and day to day accounting operations. Additional duties will include the management of Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivables.    Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:  Description: Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Assist in documenting, developing and maintaining policies and procedures associated with the general ledger and monthly close process.  This includes the recommendation for process enhancements to policies and procedures and reliable internal controls Prepares various reports for management, external and internal auditors Manages the month-end close process including review of GL entries, monthly account reconciliations and assists with analysis of budget-to-actual fluctuations to ensure the reasonableness of financial results Engages internal and external auditors by developing required schedules, compiling supporting documentation and discussing specific audit issues as needed Perform reconciliations and analysis for key balance sheet accounts Organize supporting documents in a structured manner, ensuring all necessary documents are kept for the required period of time Work to improve performance of GL - including process improvements, upgrades and implementation plans for upgrades Supervises A/P and A/R Staff development Conducts performance reviews and addresses personnel management issues Makes accounting treatment decisions as necessary Works with all functions of the business related to accounting and finance issues Responsible for preparation of  monthly management reporting Assist with technical research and prepare position papers on regulatory matters that impact the Company’s accounting and reporting treatment Manages inter-company accounts for domestic and international subsidiaries Prepares and submits various governmental reporting / census filingsRequirements: Bachelors degree (B.A.) preferably in accounting Minimum of five years of financial accounting Problem solving skills Auditing experience a plus Strong analytical skills Must have an understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Excellent oral and written skills Must be proficient with computer spreadsheets (Excel) Knowledge of Growth Power and Hyperion Enterprise a plusEducation: BachelorsJob Level: Manager