Work Schedule

Standard (Mon-Fri)

Environmental Conditions

Office

Job Description

As part of the Thermo Fisher Scientific team, you’ll discover meaningful work that makes a positive impact on a global scale. Join our colleagues in bringing our Mission to life every single day to enable our customers to make the world healthier, cleaner and safer. We provide our global teams with the resources needed to achieve individual career goals while helping to take science a step beyond by developing solutions for some of the world’s toughest challenges, like protecting the environment, making sure our food is safe or helping find cures for cancer.

DESCRIPTION:
Join our Controls and Compliance team as a Supervisor of Internal Audit, where you'll contribute to maintaining a robust control environment across our Service Centers. This position offers an opportunity to coordinate controls programs, implement process improvements, and lead a team. You'll be responsible for preparing and presenting testing results, managing compliance processes, and supporting both internal and external audits. This role combines leadership with operational oversight, requiring someone who can effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels while implementing continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly compliance processes for the Shared Services Center Controls program.

• Prepare area results and coordinate the preparation of meetings for their respective communication.

• Coordinate follow-up on action plans related to audit and internal monitoring (SOX & Non-SOX).

• Support internal projects related to Controls and Compliance.

• Lead monthly area certification and compliance processes.

• Provide support during internal and external audits, ensuring proper control of operational procedures and delivering the required information.

• Oversee the daily operations of Controls Analysts through meetings, reports, and controls to ensure achievement of objectives.

• Strategically manage the responsibilities of Controls Analysts and be accountable for their performance.

• Prepare and submit reports related to Controls and Compliance management for the Costa Rica Shared Services Center.

• Maintain strong engagement and effective communication with internal and external stakeholders, as well as the global team.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the Controls and Compliance department, proposing efficient solutions and best practices.

REQUIREMENTS:
• Advanced Degree plus 3 years of experience, or Bachelor's Degree plus 5 years of experience in audit or shared services operations
• Preferred Fields of Study: Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance
• 3+ years of people management experience leading teams
• Strong communication skills with ability to deliver concise messages to stakeholders
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Experience in process improvement and standardization methodologies
• Strong customer service orientation and stakeholder management abilities
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience with control testing, compliance processes, and audit coordination
• Knowledge of internal control frameworks and compliance requirements
• Ability to analyze complex data and prepare detailed reports
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills