Supervisor Accounting

Abbott Laboratories; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 87,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Career development

Job summary

Abbott is seeking an Accounting Supervisor at our Orlando, FL site to oversee multiple entities, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive process improvements. You will lead a team, manage monthly close, and collaborate with finance leadership on budgets and forecasts.

The role requires a BS in Accounting or Finance with CPA/MBA preferred, 5+ years FP&A experience, and strong Excel/Office skills. Prior SAP/SAGE/HFM/PowerBI experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting / Finance required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years accounting/financial planning and analysis experience required.
• 3+ years leading teams or projects.
• Advanced experience in Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day accounting operations for multiple entities and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Lead process improvements and implement new accounting technologies.
• Oversee preparation and submission of monthly/quarterly corporate packages.
• Audit support and liaison with internal and external auditors.
• Collaborate with finance leaders to support budgeting and forecasting.

Skills

Accounting

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Excel

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance

CPA

MBA

Tools

SAP

SAGE

HFM

PowerBI

Excel

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 your 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.
• Free medical coverage for employees* via the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• An excellent retirement savings plan with a 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 worldwide 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 the best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists.

The Opportunity

We have an exciting opportunity for an Accounting Supervisor at our Orlando, FL location. Our Abbott Rapid & Molecular Diagnostics site in Orlando is part of Global Business Services. This group is dedicated to delivering exceptional customer experiences and creating business value through compliance, standardization, and data analytics. We foster a collaborative, team-focused environment where employees are encouraged to develop and excel.

As an Accounting Supervisor, you’ll oversee the accounting operations for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. You’ll also drive process improvements, implement new accounting technologies, and lead projects.

What You’ll Work On

• Direct the day-to-day operations of direct reports
• Recruit, train and provide development, performance management, supervision, and mentoring for the accounting team
• Ensures that proper internal controls are operating effectively
• Responsible for the implementation of new controls as needed
• Build and enhance relationships with internal business
• Verify accuracy of accounting entries and proper reporting of financial results
• Review and analyze financial statements and trends
• Identify areas that need improvement and take action to bring improvements to life
• Support ad-hoc requests by business leadership
• Ensure a timely and accurate upload to the corporate consolidation system (Hyperion)
• Oversee preparation and submission of monthly & quarterly corporate packages
• Design reports & analytical measures to report and improve on performance metrics
• Support the financial planning and analysis team with the budget & forecast processes
• Participate in all Site Audits and develop and maintain strong relationships with internal and external auditors
• Maintain the month end documentation to comply with GAAP
• Manage multiple priorities and demands under tight timelines
• Collaborate with the other finance department managers to support overall department goals and objectives
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
• Advise staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions

Required Qualifications

• BS in Accounting / Finance required; CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years accounting/financial planning and analysis experience required
• 3+ years leading teams or projects
• Advanced experience in Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Access, Word, Powerpoint

Preferred Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge ofaccountingprinciples, standards and regulations
• Experience withaccountingsoftware and databases
• Superior datamanagementand data analysisskills
• Strong work ethic, uncompromising integrity
• Excellent attention to detail
• Well-organized, highly accountable, and self-motivated
• Excellent analytical insight, prioritization, and problem-solving skills
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal skills
• Experience presenting and analyzing large quantities of data with strong spreadsheet and/or database query experience
• Able to manage multiple, competing priorities while maintaining data accuracy and meeting deadlines
• Action-oriented individual with the perseverance to push high value projects through to completion
• Extensive experience with SAP, SAGE and HFM preferred
• Business Analytics tool experience (PowerBI preferred)

Learn more about our health and wellness benefits, which provide the security to help you and your family live full lives: www.abbottbenefits.com

Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal.

The base pay for this position is $86,700.00 – $173,300.00. In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted.