Director - Assistant Global Controller

Danaher•Marlborough, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Director, Assistant Global Controller is a key finance leadership role responsible for overseeing the global close, consolidation, and external/internal reporting processes while ensuring the integrity of financial results and compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and internal control requirements. This position partners closely with regional finance teams and business leaders to drive accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting, provide technical accounting leadership, strengthen the control environment, and lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance scalability, standardization, and operational excellence across the global finance organization. This position reports to the Global Corporate Controller and is part of the Global Controllership Group located in Marlborough, MA will be an on-site role.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field with 14+ years experience OR Master's/Doctoral degree with 12+ years experience
Related experience includes 4+ years managing people.
Progressive accounting and finance experience within a multinational, publicly traded company and/or Big 4 public accounting environment.
Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting concepts, consolidations, revenue recognition, internal controls, and statutory reporting requirements.
Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams across the Americas, EMEA, and APAC.
Extensive experience with SOX compliance, risk management, audit coordination, and corporate governance programs.
Proficiency with global ERP systems, consolidation tools, reporting platforms, and advanced data analytics; experience with finance transformation and automation initiatives preferred.
Strong business partnership, communication, and influencing skills with a proven track record of driving change, implementing standard work, and operating effectively in a fast-paced Danaher Business System environment.

Nice To Haves

CPA (or equivalent international accounting qualification) strongly preferred.
Industry knowledge in manufacturing operations as well as Life Sciences industry is desired.
Shared Service Center experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and consolidation processes, ensuring accurate and timely reporting to Corporate and executive leadership.
Review consolidated financial statements, balance sheet reconciliations, regional operating results, and key performance metrics; investigate and resolve significant accounting issues.
Partner with regional finance teams to maintain a robust SOX-compliant control framework, including balance sheet reviews, risk assessments, testing, and remediation activities.
Research complex accounting matters under U.S. GAAP, prepare accounting position papers, support policy implementation, and advise business partners on accounting implications of transactions and contracts.
Coordinate external audits, statutory reporting requirements, and corporate compliance initiatives across multiple jurisdictions while ensuring adherence to Danaher and OpCo policies.
Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement projects using Danaher Business System (DBS) tools to improve efficiency, scalability, and quality of financial processes.
Coach and develop controllership associates, strengthen technical competencies, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.