Sr. Director, Global Corporate Controller (Onsite in Coralville, IA) at Danaher Corporation

Coralville, Iowa, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Expert & Leadership (9+ years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology, GenomicsIndustries

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance with 14+ years experience OR Master's/Doctoral degree in field with 12+ years experience
Related experience includes 4+ years managing people
Current CPA Licensure
Experience in field of financial discipline with increasing responsibility
Controller or Finance Director expertise required
Leadership experience in a global organization, ability to define and execute policy in a global setting

Responsibilities

Guides financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures
Maintains daily management and close cadence as established by Danaher
Ensures financial controls remain robust and plays a critical SME role for the CFO and President
Protects assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls (SOX) through the Assistant Controller and International Controller; reports status to the CFO monthly
Monitors and confirms financial condition by conducting audits, providing information to internal and external auditors
Leads by establishing schedules related to monthly, quarterly, & yearly close, monitors and reports deviations from schedule, and through the International Controller and Assistant Controller, drives closure of audit findings and remediation
Complies with federal, state, and local legal requirements by studying existing and new accounting principles or legislation; anticipating future legislation; enforcing adherence to requirements; filing financial reports; advising management on needed actions; serves as GAAP/IFRS SME that liaises with Corporate Accounting as needed
Maintains financial staff job results by coaching, mentoring, and developing associates through the P4G and D4G
Champions and sets expectation for the use and deployment of DBS tools to drive transactional process improvement to allow proper scaling with growth
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies
Leads and directs other projects as requested, up to and including acquisition and integration accounting; serves as SME for OBS/CBS accounting and reconciliations; leads integration workstream for Finance/Accounting; works with FP&A to define forecasts and provide supplemental analysis as needed

Skills

SOX

Internal Controls

Financial Controls

Financial Reporting

Policy Enforcement

Asset Protection

Danaher Business System

CFO Support

Danaher Corporation

Water quality, diagnostics, and identification solutions

About Danaher Corporation

Danaher Corporation operates in key markets such as water quality, product identification, and diagnostics. The company provides precision instruments and advanced purification technologies for analyzing and managing water, ensuring its safety in various environments. In product identification, Danaher specializes in laser marking, coding, and packaging solutions that help maintain product freshness and accurate labeling throughout the supply chain. In the diagnostics sector, Danaher offers tools and software that enhance diagnostic confidence, enabling healthcare providers to deliver effective care. What sets Danaher apart from competitors is its unique Danaher Business System, which focuses on continuous improvement and empowers employees to drive change. The company's goal is to consistently deliver high-performance products and solutions while maintaining leadership in its markets.

Washington, District of ColumbiaHeadquarters

1969Year Founded

IPOCompany Stage

Industrial & Manufacturing, Healthcare, Consumer GoodsIndustries

10,001+Employees

Risks

Increased competition from Roche and Abbott in AI-driven diagnostics.

Potential regulatory challenges in the EU for water quality sector.

Supply chain vulnerabilities affecting precision instruments sourcing.

Differentiation

Danaher's Danaher Business System drives continuous improvement and superior financial performance.

The acquisition of Cytiva enhances Danaher's capabilities in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Danaher's advanced purification technologies meet increasing demands for sustainable water management.

Upsides

Danaher's investment in AI-driven healthcare solutions boosts its diagnostics capabilities.

Cytiva acquisition expands Danaher's market share in the biopharmaceutical sector.

Point-of-care testing demand drives growth for Danaher's diagnostic tools and software.

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