Supervisor Accounting

1000 Abbott Laboratories Inc(ALI); Florida; On-site; USD 87,000 - 173,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free medical coverage

Excellent retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Abbott in Orlando, FL is seeking an Accounting Supervisor to oversee day-to-day accounting operations in a fast-paced Global Business Services environment. You will ensure GAAP compliance and Sarbanes-Oxley controls, drive process improvements, and lead projects related to new accounting technologies.

You will manage direct reports, mentor staff, and maintain strong internal controls while supporting monthly and quarterly close activities and reporting to senior leadership.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting/Finance required; CPA or MBA preferred.
• 5+ years accounting/FP&A experience.
• 3+ years leading teams or projects.
• Advanced Excel and MS Office skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of direct reports.
• Recruit, train and provide development, performance management, supervision, and mentoring for the accounting team.
• Ensure proper internal controls are operating effectively.
• Support the financial planning and analysis team with the budget & forecast processes.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during site audits.

Skills

Advanced Excel

MS Office Suite

Leadership experience

Financial analysis

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance

CPA/MBA preferred

Tools

SAP

SAGE

HFM

PowerBI

Hyperion

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.

JOB DESCRIPTION: 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 of accounting principles, standards and regulations
• Experience with accounting software and databases
• Superior data management and data analysis skills
• 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.

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

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.

JOB FAMILY: Accounting & Reporting DIVISION: IFO International Finance LOCATION: United States > Lake Mary : 1101 Greenwood Boulevard ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: United States > Abbott Park : AP52, United States > Chicago : Willis Tower Building 233 S Wacker Dr. WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Keyboard use (greater or equal to 50% of the workday)

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.

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