As one of the world's leading analytical instrumentation companies, Bruker covers a broad spectrum of advanced solutions in all fields of research and development. All our systems and instruments are designed to improve safety of products, accelerate time-to-market and support industries in successfully enhancing quality of life. We've been driving innovation in analytical instrumentation for 60 years now. Today, worldwide more than 8,500 employees are working on this permanent challenge, at over 90 locations on all continents.

New opportunity based in Billerica MA (hybrid work from home and office model) for a Senior Technical Accountant to join the Bruker Finance Team to work closely with Technical Accounting Team and Corporate Finance Team on accounting and other matters that are significant to the organization. Typical projects will include financing matters, mergers and acquisition accounting, adoption of new accounting standards, assisting with internal controls, internal restructurings, support of global finance operations in the application of U.S. GAAP, and maintenance of global accounting policies. This role will report to the Associate Director, Technical Accounting.

This is a challenging role for a strong accounting professional to leverage their previous experiences to continue to develop their technical and operating accounting abilities. This role is adaptive in nature and offers a wide range of exposure to various accounting activities. Specific job responsibilities will include:

Assist with merger and acquisition activities, including contract review, opening balance sheet procedures, valuation procedures, memorandum preparation and post-acquisition accounting
• Assist with the accounting and recordation of new and existing minority investments including contract review, equity method accounting, ASC 321 accounting, and impairment procedures
• Assist the Technical Accounting Manager with completion of hedge accounting and review of financial instruments, inclusive of valuation review, journal entry preparation, and footnote disclosures
• Assist with the development, periodic update, and maintenance of new and existing Bruker accounting policies, and communicate with various levels of management to assist with understanding and application of policies, procedures, controls, and related activities, as required
• Assist with review and implementation of new accounting pronouncements
• Assist the business with complex transactional activity with US GAAP guidance to ensure proper recordation into the local general ledger
• Participate in the internal controls program, including performance of selected financial reporting controls, assistance with documentation of any deficiencies, and communicating with global control owners
• Assist with selected quarterly procedures including review of restructuring charges, interest charges, intangible asset and goodwill impairment, and M&A type expenses
• Contribute to the 10-Q and 10-K financial statement preparation, tie-out, and related audit requests for documentation support

• Minimum 4 years of relevant work experience (can be a mix of public accounting and/or industry)
• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration with Accounting/ Finance concentration required.
• MBA and / or CPA preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent verbal, written, listening, computer, quantitative, and presentation skills, including fluent English, advanced MS Office Suite proficiency
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment / across multiple groups.
• Able to successfully multi-task the management and delivery of multiple complex projects with key stakeholders in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Proven adaptive capability and demonstrated familiarity with organizational change.
• Operates at the highest standards of business ethics, honesty, personal integrity, and professionalism.
• Organize, analyze, and interpret data, records, and reports. Strong analytical skills and a problem solver
• Ability to satisfactorily complete position training requirements
• Reliable transportation and valid Driver License in good standing, issued by resident state required.
• U.S. Citizenship or U.S. Permanent Resident status required.
• Maintain a valid passport with flexibility for domestic and international travel.

May be required to pass security clearance investigation

Bruker is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.

Bruker Corporation offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, 401(k), paid vacation, holidays, and tuition assistance.

Certain positions at Bruker require compliance with export control laws and as a result, all interviewed candidates for all positions will be screened pre-interview to determine their eligibility in light of export control restrictions.

Bruker is a federal contractor and subject to Executive Order 14042. Under Executive Order 14042, all employees must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with limited exceptions for those employees who are unable to be vaccinated due to a medical condition or a sincerely held religious belief). You will need to provide proof of vaccination by submitting a copy of your CDC COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card to Bruker, or obtain a religious or medical exemption, as a condition of employment.