Assistant Controller, Financial Planning and Analysis

Thornton Tomasetti; Lake Forest (IL); On-site; USD 149,000 - 299,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbott in Lake Forest, IL, seeks an Assistant Controller for the Infectious Disease division to manage quarterly LBE and reviews, lead consolidation, and ensure timely, accurate reporting with cross‑functional liaison.

The role requires CPA and 10–15 years in multinational finance, strong leadership, and fluent English. MBA is a plus. Base pay ranges from $149,300 to $298,700, with location-based variation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, Economics or Business Administration.
• CPA or equivalent.
• 10–15 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Planning or Reporting in multinational environments.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Define timetables and tasks to deliver LBE review packages on deadlines and liaise with the Business Unit.
• Lead consolidation, data review, and deck preparation with data integrity.
• Provide financial guidance to affiliates for budgets, sales and reporting requirements.
• Lead monthly financials, variance explanations, and action follow-ups; develop risks and opportunities.
• Lead consolidation and analysis for ID Business Unit OEM, ensuring data accuracy.
• Prepare monthly S&OP financial package and insights; support executive reviews.
• Oversee performance reviews and growth plans for self and staff.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budget planning

People management

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

English fluency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

CPA or equivalent

MBA (preferred)

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 122,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You’ll also have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of Employees can qualify for free medical coverage in our Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO medical plan in the next calendar year An excellent retirement savings plan with high employer contribution Tuition reimbursement, the Freedom 2 Save student debt program and FreeU education benefit - an affordable and convenient path to getting a bachelor’s degree A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

This position works out of our Lake Forest location in the Infectious Disease division. As the Assistant Controller, you’ll support affiliates in activities related to accounting policies and procedures, consistent with General Accepted Accounting Practices, Corporate Financial Procedures, and sound business practices. Ensure reporting requirements to Division and Corporate are met in accordance with Corporate and Division calendars.

What You’ll Work On

• Full accountability for managing and leading quarterly LBE and confirm process: Define timetables and key tasks required to ensure delivery and reporting of LBE review package for Business Unit, Division and Corporate are met within established deadlines. Serve as key liaison with Business Unit on all LBE related matters. Lead consolidation, data review, review deck preparation and ensure integrity and accuracy of all data is maintained.
• Ensure a robust planning system in Business Unit to meet Division requirements, recommend improvements to process to ensure efficient and timely results. Provide financial guidance to the affiliates in the preparation of the budgets, sales, and all relevant reporting requirements.
• Lead the consolidation, monthly reporting and analysis of Infectious Disease Business Unit financial actual results including: Ensure action taken on follow up items for Monthly finance meetings. Monthly Performance Analysis Reports review with affiliates, follow through on actions. Monthly Actual explanation of variances. Recommend actions to ensure meeting targets or corrective actions. Develop and track risks and opportunities.
• Other Ad-hoc as required by Business Unit, Division, Corporate.
• Lead the consolidation and analysis of ID Business Unit OEM including: Define timetables and key tasks required to ensure delivery and reporting of OEM review package for Business Unit, Division and Corporate are met within established deadlines. Lead consolidation, data review, review deck preparation and ensure integrity and accuracy of all data is maintained.
• Lead and deliver financials and insights for monthly S&OP process: Prepare monthly financial package for Executive S&OP (Division), provide insights and recommendations on outlook. Preparation of monthly BU financial deck for S&OP meeting.
• Fulfill all administrative responsibilities related to performance reviews, assigned personnel development, growth plan achievement for self and direct reports.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting, Economics or Business Administration
• CPA or equivalent
• 10-15 years of experience in Financial Analysis, Planning or Reporting role in Multinational company environments
• Strong Interpersonal skills, ability to interact with multiple management levels of the organization.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of strategic drivers
• 3-5 years of Supervisory or Managerial experience
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Able to interact with Senior levels of organization
• Fluent in English, written and oral

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree

The base pay for this position is $149,300.00 – $298,700.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.

JOB FAMILY:

Financial Planning and Analysis

DIVISION:

ID Infectious Disease

LOCATION:

United States > Lake Forest : J55

WORK SHIFT:

Standard

TRAVEL:

Yes, 20 % of the Time

MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE:

Not Applicable

SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES:

Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer of Minorities/Women/Individuals with Disabilities/Protected Veterans. EEO is the Law link - English: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_English.pdf EEO is the Law link - Espanol: http://webstorage.abbott.com/common/External/EEO_Spanish.pdf

Abbott is about the power of health. For more than 135 years, Abbott has been helping people reach their potential — because better health allows people and communities to achieve more. With a diverse, global network serving customers in more than 160 countries, we create new solutions — across the spectrum of health, around the world, for all stages of life. Whether it’s next-generation diagnostics, life-changing devices, science-based nutrition, or novel reformulations, we are advancing some of the most innovative and revolutionary technologies in healthcare, helping people live their best lives through better health.

The people of Abbott come to work each day with relentless energy, enthusiasm and a promise to enhance the health and well-being of millions of people. They push the boundaries to help manage and treat some of life’s greatest health challenges. We invite you to explore opportunities at Abbott, to see if your talents and career aspirations may fit with our openings. An equal opportunity employer, Abbott welcomes and encourages diversity in our workforce.