Supervisor Accounting

Abbott • Lake Mary, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking an Accounting Supervisor for its Abbott Rapid & Molecular Diagnostics site in Orlando, Florida, which is part of Global Business Services. The group focuses on delivering exceptional customer experiences and creating business value through compliance, standardization, and data analytics in a collaborative, team-focused environment.

The Accounting Supervisor oversees accounting operations for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations. The role leads the accounting team, maintains effective internal controls, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting, and drives process improvements, technology implementation, and projects. The position also supports budgeting and forecasting, corporate reporting, and audit activities.

The role is based at the Orlando-area site. The listed work shift is standard. The job description notes prolonged sitting and keyboard use for at least half of the workday. Travel is not specified.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of accounting or financial planning and analysis experience.
• At least 3 years of experience leading teams or projects.
• Advanced experience in Excel and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Outlook, Access, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
• Experience with accounting software and databases.
• Strong data management and data analysis skills.
• Strong work ethic and 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.
• Ability to manage multiple competing priorities while maintaining data accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Action-oriented approach and perseverance to complete high-value projects.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA.
• Extensive experience with SAP, SAGE, and HFM.
• Experience with business analytics tools; Power BI preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the day-to-day operations of direct reports.
• Recruit, train, develop, supervise, mentor, and manage the performance of the accounting team.
• Ensure proper internal controls are operating effectively and implement new controls as needed.
• Build and enhance relationships with internal business partners.
• Verify the accuracy of accounting entries and proper reporting of financial results.
• Review and analyze financial statements and trends.
• Identify areas for improvement and take action to implement improvements.
• Support ad hoc requests from business leadership.
• Ensure timely and accurate uploads to the corporate consolidation system, Hyperion.
• Oversee preparation and submission of monthly and quarterly corporate packages.
• Design reports and analytical measures to report on and improve performance metrics.
• Support the financial planning and analysis team with budget and forecast processes.
• Participate in site audits and develop and maintain relationships with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain month-end documentation in compliance with GAAP.
• Manage multiple priorities and demands under tight timelines.
• Collaborate with other finance department managers to support department goals and objectives.
• Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining accuracy.
• Advise staff on handling non-routine reporting transactions.
• Drive process improvements, implement new accounting technologies, and lead projects.

Benefits

• Free medical coverage for employees through the Health Investment Plan (HIP) PPO.
• Retirement savings plan with a high employer contribution.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Freedom 2 Save student debt program.
• FreeU education benefit, described as an affordable and convenient path to earning a bachelor’s degree.
• Career development opportunities with an international company.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager