General Ledger Accounting Team Lead - job 1 of 2

Overview

As one of the world’s leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We have been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, nearly 11000 employees are working at over 90 locations on all continents.

 If you are ready to join a dynamic team, in a fast-paced complex environment with opportunity for growth and development, come join our growing team of employees who are passionate about health, innovation, integrity, and ethics while meeting all fiduciary responsibilities.

Responsibilities

New hybrid opportunity based in Billerica, Massachusetts for an Accounting Supervisor/Team Lead position with responsibility for guiding and supporting a small team (3-4 accountants) in the daily operations, compliance and accounting of Bruker entities within compliance guidelines. This position will coordinate with divisional business partners, corporate, technical accounting teams, and Internal Controls, assisting with quarterly and annual audits.  A key area of responsibility includes the completion and review of monthly and quarterly financial statements, supplementals and reconciliations within the control framework.  This position requires proactive communication with key stakeholders and leaders along with a detail-oriented, involved leader who is both assisting and guiding while also completing tasks along with the team. 

• Provide supervisory guidance, training and support to a small team of accountants.
• Review and approval of journal entry transactions for entities of Bruker, includes but is not limited to cash, inventory: including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), finished goods and reserves, IC transactions, other assets, accruals and other liabilities and equity.  
• Ensure accurate and timely month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes are met.
• Review and analyze financials for US GAAP Financials, complete all supplemental reporting for submission to controlling team.
• Perform post-closing activities both system and process oriented as required.
• Perform reconciliation review and approval for all Balance Sheet accounts.
• Assure internal controls are met within the framework.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for control review providing necessary documentation and analysis.
• Support Sales & Use Tax reporting, reconciliation and filings with 3rd party.
• Participate in Finance projects as directed.
• Assist with the operational integration of acquired companies.
• Build and maintain business relationships, maintain customer focus, with all parties being responsive to deadlines, deliverables and operational requirements.
• Communicate effectively across Finance and Business Teams.   Understand when and what level to escalate issues.
• Assist in the improvement and efficiency of the close process while achieving desired results.
• Meet personal and team goals. 
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7+ years General Ledger work experience within a publicly traded manufacturing company required.
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting required.
• Proven hands-on knowledge of US accounting and audit regulations with integrity in the application of standards.
• Advanced proficiency with SAP (Hana), MS Office Suite including Excel advanced / intermediate expertise required.
• Strong business acumen, analysis, and reporting skills.
• Excellent verbal, written, interpersonal, computer, and financial communication and presentation skills.
• Oral and written English fluency; other languages helpful.
• Strong business acumen, analysis, reporting skills, and attention to detail.  
• Excellent organizational skills allowing for workload prioritization and effective time management.
• Proven ability to manage multiple deliverables and meet deadlines.
• Proven ability to build and maintain positive and responsive business relationships with all parties.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively in teams within a complex global and team-oriented work environment.
• Receptive to learning and change with ability to maintain a growth mindset.
• Proven ability to assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, risks, and gather supporting information to make clear and timely decisions.
• Operates with a high standard of ethics, honesty, integrity, and professionalism.
• Ability to satisfactorily complete position training and compliance requirements.
• Reliable transportation and valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state required.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
• May be required to pass security clearance investigation.

At Bruker, the base salary is part of our total compensation. The estimated base salary range for this full-time position is between $76,500 and $137,000 and provides an opportunity to progress as you grow and develop within a role. The base salary for the role will depend on several job-related factors, including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, the geographic location of the successful candidate, skills, competencies, job-related knowledge, and travel requirements for this position. Full-time employees may also be eligible for a performance-related incentive in addition to a full range of benefits, including 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, medical and dental plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, employee assistance program and paid time off including vacation, sick time and holidays, and more.

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Bruker Corporation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.