Senior Cost Accounting Manager

About this role

Work Schedule Standard (Mon-Fri) Environmental Conditions Office Job Description

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 newly   acquired   $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 while   establishing   the processes, controls, governance, and reporting framework necessary to support a world-class manufacturing and finance organization.  

You will partner   across   Finance, Operations, Supply Chain,   and   IT 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 newly   acquired   Filtration and Separation Division.  

• Design and   establish   the 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 across   acquired   entities 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 .  I ncluding   inventory   excess &   obsolescence   reserves ,   standard setting ,   physical   inventory   and   audit support .  

• Lead   annual cost roll activities, inventory revaluation analysis, labor and overhead rate calculations, purchase price updates, and capitalization assessments.  

• Oversee monthly CMV calculations, inventory   closing   and   account   reconciliation 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 to   optimize   costing 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 to   build robust control   environment , highlighting   risks and   opportunities for process   improvement  

• Partner with site finance leaders and operatio nal stake holders   to provide   insights on manufacturing performance, inventory management, and cost improvement opportunities.  

• Prepare and present executive-level financial analyses   and   accounting 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, or   Master's   degree 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, collaborative   team   culture.  

• 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.  

Compensation and Benefits The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $130,000.00–$194,950.00. This position may also be eligible to rece

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