Project Accountant Jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific with Visa Sponsorship
Project Accountant jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific sit at the intersection of scientific operations and financial oversight, supporting large-scale research and manufacturing programs. Thermo Fisher has a consistent record of sponsoring work visas for finance professionals, making it a viable target for international candidates with accounting credentials.
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Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Accounting Manager will support the Filtration Separation Division close process, financial reporting, ERP integration, and transition-related accounting activities as entities move into Thermo Fisher systems. This role will oversee accounting activities across multiple entities, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and SOX controls, and directly supervise an accounting employee responsible for key financial statement areas, including revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accruals, and related balance sheet and income statement accounts.
The role will partner with regional finance teams, shared service center teams, auditors, and business partners to ensure timely, accurate, and well-controlled financial reporting. In addition to drive key transformation efforts, including post-acquisition integrations, ERP/system implementations, and remediation efforts.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the Filtration Separation Division close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, rollforwards, account reconciliations, and variance analyses across more than 10 entities.
- Directly supervise and develop an accounting employee responsible for revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accruals, reconciliations, and related close activities.
- Review work prepared by direct reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper support, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, Thermo Fisher accounting policies, and SOX controls.
- Collaborate with regional finance teams to ensure adherence to reporting schedules, accounting policies, and close deadlines.
- Establish new intercompany relationships and support accurate eliminations as sites move into Thermo Fisher systems.
- Work with E&Y and internal stakeholders to supervise the settlement process through the 24-month Transition Services Agreement period across 25 entities.
- Support external and internal audits by preparing and reviewing schedules, reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting documentation.
- Participate in ERP integrations as the business exits the TSA, including onboarding new entities, validating accounting processes, and transitioning appropriate tasks to the shared service center.
- Establish and maintain a governance process with Global Business Services (GBS) to support future-state ownership of Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) activities.
- Monitor key financial statement areas to identify unusual trends, accounting issues, process gaps, or control risks, and help resolve issues timely.
- Support ad-hoc internal, group, and Filtration Separation Division reporting requests.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support standardization across entities.
- Work closely with business partners to identify and mitigate issues impacting achievement of business goals.
- Ensure business transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, company policies, and SOX requirements.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems in situations with limited standardization.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including general ledger accounting, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Ability to review accounting work, provide clear feedback, and coach accounting staff.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance priorities, manage workload, and complete projects on time.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal direction.
- Strong communication and business partnership skills across regional finance, Filtration Separation Division functions, auditors, and shared service center teams.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support sustainable solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Accounting degree preferred.
- 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a large, complex, multinational organization.
- Prior supervisory, team lead, or people management experience preferred.
- Strong expertise in General Ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
- Experience with revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accrual accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
- Experience supporting audits and SOX controls.
- Experience with large-scale ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, JDE, or NetSuite preferred.
- ERP integration, acquisition integration, TSA, or shared service center transition experience preferred.
Preferred Attributes
- Strong attention to detail, ownership, and accountability.
- Ability to operate effectively in a changing environment with evolving processes and responsibilities.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge current practices and recommend improvements.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across functions, regions, and levels of the organization.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $103,100.00–$154,700.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
Work Schedule
Standard (Mon-Fri)
Environmental Conditions
Office
Job Description
The Accounting Manager will support the Filtration Separation Division close process, financial reporting, ERP integration, and transition-related accounting activities as entities move into Thermo Fisher systems. This role will oversee accounting activities across multiple entities, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and SOX controls, and directly supervise an accounting employee responsible for key financial statement areas, including revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accruals, and related balance sheet and income statement accounts.
The role will partner with regional finance teams, shared service center teams, auditors, and business partners to ensure timely, accurate, and well-controlled financial reporting. In addition to drive key transformation efforts, including post-acquisition integrations, ERP/system implementations, and remediation efforts.
Primary Responsibilities
- Support the Filtration Separation Division close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, rollforwards, account reconciliations, and variance analyses across more than 10 entities.
- Directly supervise and develop an accounting employee responsible for revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accruals, reconciliations, and related close activities.
- Review work prepared by direct reports to ensure accuracy, completeness, proper support, and compliance with U.S. GAAP, Thermo Fisher accounting policies, and SOX controls.
- Collaborate with regional finance teams to ensure adherence to reporting schedules, accounting policies, and close deadlines.
- Establish new intercompany relationships and support accurate eliminations as sites move into Thermo Fisher systems.
- Work with E&Y and internal stakeholders to supervise the settlement process through the 24-month Transition Services Agreement period across 25 entities.
- Support external and internal audits by preparing and reviewing schedules, reconciliations, account analyses, and supporting documentation.
- Participate in ERP integrations as the business exits the TSA, including onboarding new entities, validating accounting processes, and transitioning appropriate tasks to the shared service center.
- Establish and maintain a governance process with Global Business Services (GBS) to support future-state ownership of Accounts Receivable (AR) and Accounts Payable (AP) activities.
- Monitor key financial statement areas to identify unusual trends, accounting issues, process gaps, or control risks, and help resolve issues timely.
- Support ad-hoc internal, group, and Filtration Separation Division reporting requests.
- Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and support standardization across entities.
- Work closely with business partners to identify and mitigate issues impacting achievement of business goals.
- Ensure business transactions are recorded in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, company policies, and SOX requirements.
Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
- Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to solve complex problems in situations with limited standardization.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge, including general ledger accounting, revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accruals, reconciliations, and month-end close.
- Ability to review accounting work, provide clear feedback, and coach accounting staff.
- Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to balance priorities, manage workload, and complete projects on time.
- Self-motivated and capable of working independently with minimal direction.
- Strong communication and business partnership skills across regional finance, Filtration Separation Division functions, auditors, and shared service center teams.
- Ability to identify process improvement opportunities and support sustainable solutions.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance required; Accounting degree preferred.
- 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a large, complex, multinational organization.
- Prior supervisory, team lead, or people management experience preferred.
- Strong expertise in General Ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
- Experience with revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accrual accounting, account reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
- Experience supporting audits and SOX controls.
- Experience with large-scale ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, JDE, or NetSuite preferred.
- ERP integration, acquisition integration, TSA, or shared service center transition experience preferred.
Preferred Attributes
- Strong attention to detail, ownership, and accountability.
- Ability to operate effectively in a changing environment with evolving processes and responsibilities.
- Proactive mindset with a willingness to challenge current practices and recommend improvements.
- Ability to build strong working relationships across functions, regions, and levels of the organization.
Compensation and Benefits
The salary range estimated for this position based in Massachusetts is $103,100.00–$154,700.00. This position may also be eligible to receive a variable annual bonus based on company, team, and/or individual performance results in accordance with company policy. We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes:
- A choice of national medical and dental plans, and a national vision plan, including health incentive programs
- Employee assistance and family support programs, including commuter benefits and tuition reimbursement
- At least 120 hours paid time off (PTO), 10 paid holidays annually, paid parental leave (3 weeks for bonding and 8 weeks for caregiver leave), accident and life insurance, and short- and long-term disability in accordance with company policy
- Retirement and savings programs, such as our competitive 401(k) U.S. retirement savings plan
- Employees’ Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP) offers eligible colleagues the opportunity to purchase company stock at a discount
For more information on our benefits, please visit: https://jobs.thermofisher.com/global/en/total-rewards
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Align your credentials to U.S. accounting standards
Thermo Fisher's finance teams work within U.S. GAAP frameworks across global operations. Before applying, verify your degree and any foreign accounting certifications translate clearly to U.S. equivalents, and highlight any project cost accounting or ERP system experience in your resume.
Target cost accounting roles in manufacturing divisions
Thermo Fisher's Project Accountant openings cluster around its life sciences manufacturing and lab products segments. Roles tied to capital project tracking and cost allocation in those divisions tend to align most directly with the specialty occupation criteria required for H-1B eligibility.
Understand how Thermo Fisher structures the LCA filing
Your employer files a Labor Condition Application with the DOL before your H-1B petition reaches USCIS. For Project Accountant roles, the prevailing wage level tied to your specific work location within Thermo Fisher's facility network directly affects the LCA wage requirement.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Project Accountant roles
Thermo Fisher regularly posts Project Accountant positions across multiple U.S. locations, but not all are open to visa sponsorship. Use Migrate Mate to browse only the roles at Thermo Fisher that are confirmed sponsorship-eligible, saving you from applying to positions that won't move forward.
Time your application around H-1B cap registration
USCIS opens H-1B cap registration each March for an October 1 start date. If you're on F-1 OPT, confirm your OPT expiration date and whether a timely-filed H-1B petition covers any gap, since the cap-gap rule only applies if your status and EAD are still valid when USCIS receives the petition.
Prepare for project-specific documentation during PERM
If Thermo Fisher pursues a Green Card through PERM for your role, the DOL requires the employer to demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. For Project Accountant roles, be ready to document your specialized experience with project lifecycle costing or capital expenditure tracking that distinguishes your qualifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsor H-1B visas for Project Accountants?
Yes, Thermo Fisher Scientific sponsors H-1B visas for Project Accountant roles. The position generally qualifies as a specialty occupation because it requires at least a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field. Thermo Fisher participates in E-Verify and has an established HR process for managing H-1B petitions through USCIS, including cap-subject filings for new candidates.
How do I apply for Project Accountant jobs at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
You can find Project Accountant openings at Thermo Fisher through Migrate Mate, which filters for roles confirmed to be open to visa sponsorship. Apply directly through Thermo Fisher's careers portal once you identify a relevant opening. Tailor your application to highlight project cost accounting, ERP experience, and any exposure to manufacturing or research-driven financial environments, which align with how these roles are scoped internally.
Which visa types does Thermo Fisher Scientific commonly use for Project Accountant roles?
Thermo Fisher sponsors H-1B visas as the primary work authorization path for Project Accountants. F-1 OPT and CPT are accepted for students and recent graduates in qualifying accounting or finance programs. TN visas are available for Canadian and Mexican nationals in qualifying professional categories. For longer-term immigration, Thermo Fisher supports EB-2 and EB-3 Green Card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process for eligible employees.
What qualifications does Thermo Fisher Scientific expect for Project Accountant roles?
Most Project Accountant postings at Thermo Fisher require a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and some direct experience with project costing, capital expenditure tracking, or cost center management. Familiarity with ERP platforms, particularly SAP or Oracle, is consistently listed. Roles in manufacturing or life sciences divisions often expect experience reconciling project budgets against actual spend across multi-phase scientific or production programs.
How long does the H-1B sponsorship process take at Thermo Fisher Scientific?
The timeline depends on which filing pathway applies to your situation. Cap-subject H-1B petitions require registration in March, with an October 1 start date if selected. USCIS standard processing for Form I-129 takes roughly three to five months, though Thermo Fisher can request premium processing for a 15 business day adjudication. If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT, confirming your cap-gap eligibility with Thermo Fisher's immigration team early in the process avoids gaps in your work authorization.