Manager, Accounting
thermofisher
Manager, Accounting
thermofisher· 3-102-573622-37 Fisher Scientific Costa Rica Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada
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Position Summary:
The Manager position is in the Record to Report (RtR) team of our Global Business Services (GBS) Shared Service Centre. The team provides financial controllership in the region for five of the Thermo Fisher Scientific groups – Clinical Research Group (CRG), Life Science Solutions Group (LSG) and Laboratory Products Group (LPG), Special Diagnostics Group (SDG) and Analytical Instruments Group (AIG). We are responsible for a large number of entities reporting a total of over $10 billion in revenue per year!
This position reports to the Senior Manager RTR and oversees the Financial Accounting team. It ensures the accuracy of financial records for multiple North American entities. The role involves collaborating with different departments and leading a team of 6.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the timeliness and accuracy of US GAAP financial reporting for the AIG North America region.
- Mentor, coach and develop the team of finance professionals and driving a performance and customer first culture.
- Serve as the main point of contact for project and initiative inquiries from business and customers, collaborating with other finance departments and functions.
- Facilitate monthly business reviews with collaborators
- Conduct comprehensive analysis of balance sheets and communicate findings to collaborators
- Ensure financial compliance and SOX control measures required are completed without exception.
- Deliver operational excellence
- Lead, promote and drive a PPI culture in the team, taking accountability for the delivery of projects feeding into the annual productivity targets
Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
- Qualified accountant (CPA or equivalent professional qualification, or equivalent relevant experience).
- Minimum of 6 years of accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a leadership or people management role.
- Demonstrated people management experience, with the ability to lead, develop, and support team members.
- Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively engage with a diverse range of stakeholders.
- Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and manage multiple complex priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail across all aspects of the role.
- Proactive mindset with a strong focus on driving continuous improvement
- Strong technical accounting knowledge and expertise.
- Strong investigative, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Solid understanding of US GAAP preferred, but not essential.
- Previous knowledge or experience with AIG preferred, but not essential.
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This Manager, Accounting role at thermofisher is based in Lagunilla, Costa Rica. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Manager, Accounting role at thermofisher full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Manager, Accounting role in the 3-102-573622-37 Fisher Scientific Costa Rica Sociedad de Responsabilidad Limitada department at thermofisher.
Which team or department does the Manager, Accounting at thermofisher belong to?
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This Manager, Accounting position at thermofisher was posted on Oct 7, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Manager, Accounting
thermofisher
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