Manager, General Accounting Operations NA

Work Your Magic with us!  

Ready to explore, break barriers, and discover more? We know you’ve got big plans – so do we! Our colleagues across the globe love innovating with science and technology to enrich people’s lives with our solutions in Healthcare, Life Science, and Electronics. Together, we dream big and are passionate about caring for our rich mix of people, customers, patients, and planet. That's why we are always looking for curious minds that see themselves imagining the unimaginable with us.  

Your Role:

• Oversee and manage the operations of the General Ledger and Management Accounting organization.
• Ensure realization of service delivery objectives within set guidelines and policies.
• Supervise 2-5 Team Leads who directly report to this position, managing an approximate team of 40+ members.
• Manage operations while closely collaborating with sub-ledger teams to provide comprehensive accounting services for the region.
• Provide internal customers with financial data and reports.
• Manage accounting processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Ensure the team completes the preparation of financial statements in accordance with IFRS during the closing process.
• Perform analysis, (pre-)audit tasks, and account reviews.
• Participate in decisions related to support on transformation projects, including resource allocation for project requirements.
• Act as the main contact for the transformation team regarding operational process discussions and project activities.
• Handle second-level escalations and perform client management activities, including SLA reporting on team performance.
• Advocate for process improvements within the area and propose and implement ideas to achieve efficiencies.
• Leverage expertise to seek better ways of performing processes, contributing to process excellence initiatives.
• Support operational performance reporting activities.
• Ensure qualification, motivation, and development of team leaders and team members.

Who You Are:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance & Accounting or a related field is required.
• Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting or CPA license is preferred.
• 6-8 years of experience in General Ledger Accounting and Management Accounting operations in a management position.
• Strong background in US GAAP and IFRS.
• Experience in handling projects and transitions/migrations.
• Proven track record of building and organizing teams.
• Profound accounting knowledge is required.
• Experience within a Shared Services Center is preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP or other ERP systems; experience managing teams with legacy or non-SAP/Oracle systems is also preferred.
• Fluent English language skills are required.

What we offer: We are curious minds that come from a broad range of backgrounds, perspectives, and life experiences. We believe that this variety drives excellence and innovation, strengthening our ability to lead in science and technology. We are committed to creating access and opportunities for all to develop and grow at your own pace. Join us in building a culture of inclusion and belonging that impacts millions and empowers everyone to work their magic and champion human progress!

Apply now and become a part of a team that is dedicated to Sparking Discovery and Elevating Humanity!