How will you make an impact?
As the Senior Cost Accounting Manager for the Filtration and Separation Division (FSD), you will play a pivotal leadership role in the integration of a newlyacquired$1B business into Thermo Fisher Scientific. This is a unique opportunity to build and lead the future-state global cost accounting organization for a newly formed division whileestablishingthe processes, controls, governance, and reporting framework necessary to support a world-class manufacturing and finance organization.
You will partneracrossFinance,Operations,Supply Chain,andIT to design and implement scalable cost accounting processes, strengthen inventory and manufacturing controls, and drive standardization across a complex global footprint. Your leadership will directly influence the operating model, control environment, and financial integrity of the FSD organization as it transitions from acquisition integration to long-term operational excellence.
What will you do?
Cost Accounting Leadership & Acquisition Integration
- Lead the development and implementation of the global cost accounting strategy for the newlyacquiredFiltration and Separation Division.
- Design andestablishthe future-state cost accounting organization, including roles, responsibilities, governance structures, and ownership models.
- Partner with Integration Management, Finance, Operations,and IT teams to assess current-state processes and implement Thermo Fisher accounting standards and best practices.
- Drive the integration of costing, inventory accounting, and financial reporting processes acrossacquiredentities and manufacturing sites.
Controls, Compliance & Governance
- Design and implement a robust internal control framework supporting inventory accounting, product costing, manufacturing accounting, and financial reporting.
- Establish standardized policies, procedures, and governance structures to support a scalable and compliant global cost accounting organization.
- Lead cycle count governance and inventory control initiatives across manufacturing sites to strengthen inventory accuracy and compliance.
- Oversee statutory audit support activities and coordinate audit responses for U.S. and international entities.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and internal control requirements.
Cost Accounting & Inventory Management
- Own global cost accounting and inventory accounting processes. Includinginventoryexcess &obsolescencereserves,standard setting,physicalinventoryandaudit support.
- Leadannual cost roll activities, inventory revaluation analysis, labor and overhead rate calculations, purchase price updates, and capitalization assessments.
- Oversee monthly CMV calculations, inventoryclosingandaccountreconciliation process,absorption analysis, and manufacturing performance metrics.
- Evaluate and enhance product costing methodologies to improve accuracy, consistency, and business insight.
- Ensure global data integrity within E1 costing systems and partner with IT tooptimizecosting and reporting capabilities.
Financial Leadership & Business Partnership
- Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities related to inventory and manufacturing accounting.
- Partner with FSD Operations finance leader tobuild robust controlenvironment, highlightingrisks andopportunities for processimprovement
- Partner with site finance leaders and operational stakeholdersto provideinsights on manufacturing performance, inventory management, and cost improvement opportunities.
- Prepare and present executive-level financial analysesandaccounting positions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, standardization, reporting efficiency, and process effectiveness.
Team Leadership
- Build, develop, and lead a high-performing global cost accounting team.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and technical leadership while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
- Lead organizational development efforts as the division transitions from acquisition integration to a mature operating model.
How will you get here?
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
- CPA, CMA, MBA, orMaster'sdegree preferred.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Proven ability to lead through ambiguity and build scalable processes, controls, and organizational structures in a rapidly evolving environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire change, influence stakeholders, and drive results across a global organization.
- Ability to mentor, coach, and develop direct reports while building a high-performing, collaborativeteamculture.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to translate complex financial and operational information into clear business insights for executive leadership.
- Strong business partnering capabilities with experience collaborating across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, IT, Internal Audit, and senior leadership teams.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Ability to balance strategic initiatives with operational execution while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively across global teams and navigate diverse cultural and organizational environments.
