Supervisor Accounting

Abbott • Lake Mary, FL

5d • $86,700 - $173,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Abbott is seeking an Accounting Supervisor for its Rapid & Molecular Diagnostics site in Orlando, Florida, within Global Business Services. The group focuses on customer experience and business value through compliance, standardization, and data analytics. The role oversees accounting operations for multiple entities, ensuring compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Sarbanes-Oxley regulations, while driving process improvements, implementing accounting technologies, and leading projects.

The supervisor leads the accounting team and its day-to-day operations, oversees accounting controls and reporting, and works with business partners, finance colleagues, and internal and external auditors. The role also supports financial planning and analysis, corporate consolidation and reporting, and the development of more efficient procedures. The posting lists the Orlando location as the opportunity location and also lists Lake Mary, Florida, as the location; additional locations are Abbott Park and Chicago.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting or Finance.
• At least 5 years of accounting or financial planning and analysis experience.
• At least 3 years leading teams or projects.
• Advanced Excel experience 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, accountable, and self-motivated.
• Excellent analytical insight, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to present and analyze large quantities of data, with strong spreadsheet and/or database query experience.
• Ability to manage 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 is 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 operate 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 and improve performance metrics.
• Support the financial planning and analysis team with budget and forecast processes.
• Participate in site audits and maintain relationships with internal and external auditors.
• Maintain month-end documentation to comply 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.
• Lead projects and drive process improvements and implementation of new accounting technologies.

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 a bachelor's degree.
• Career development opportunities.
• Health and wellness benefits.

What This Job Offers

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