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Danaher Corporation ยท 2 months ago

Sr. Director, Americas Controller

Danaher Corporation, through its operating company Cytiva, is focused on innovating solutions in life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology. The Sr. Director, Americas Controller will oversee financial operations across multiple legal entities, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance while leading a team to drive engagement and performance.

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Responsibilities

Financial oversight of the 10+ legal entities in the Americas regions including responsibility for timely and accurate completion of monthly USGAAP closes. Accountable for the accurate financial reporting of the assigned legal entities including periodic balance sheet review support, SOX oversight and account reconciliations
Validating the accuracy of information supplied in favor of governmental contracts and coordinating the required audit procedures
People Leader of the region including but not limited to coaching, performance/development requirements, regular 1:1s, driving engagement and ensuring the workload is appropriately managed
Complete controllership/DoA activities including MJE approval & Manual Cash payment approvals
Coordinate with local finance team to support on cycle counts, physical inventory and other inventory control processes while also working closely with shared services support team to ensure the accuracy of financial information
Support for tax team on accurate and timely VAT filings and timely completion of the Danaher internal tax reporting packages

Qualification

Financial oversightUSGAAP compliancePeople managementAnalytical skillsGlobal business experienceConfidenceProblem solvingAdaptabilityIntegrity

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance academics with 20+ years experience or Master's/Doctoral degree with 18+ years of experience, related experience includes 6+ years managing people
Experience working in a similar role in a global matrixed business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows
Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change
Clear thinking/problem solving; successfully led projects/process improvements within operations/finance functions; able to quickly grasp new ideas
Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations
Integrity: accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others
Confidence/Assertiveness: strong influencing skills

Benefits

Paid time off
Medical/dental/vision insurance
401(k)

Company

Danaher Corporation

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Danaher is a leading global life sciences and diagnostics innovator, committed to accelerating the power of science and technology to improve human health.

H1B Sponsorship

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2025 (7)
2024 (4)
2023 (3)
2022 (1)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
unknown
1979-01-05IPO

Leadership Team

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Rainer Blair
President & CEO
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Thomas Joyce
President & CEO
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