Director of Financial Shared Services

Danaher • Iowa City, IA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), one of Danaher's 15+ operating companies, our work saves lives—and we're all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact. You'll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danaher's system of continuous improvement, you help turn ideas into impact - innovating at the speed of life. Our team at Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), is united by a commitment to collaboration and scientific excellence, building on a strong foundation of innovation, expertise, and reliability. Guided by our vision to help researchers rapidly move from the lab to life-changing advances, we work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer, infectious disease, rare genetic disorders, and more. At IDT, you'll be part of a culture rooted in continuous learning and improvement—where your growth fuels our mission to accelerate the pace of genomics and helps shape a healthier, brighter future for all. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. The Director of Financial Shared Services is responsible for overseeing the working capital performance leading the accounts payable, accounts receivable, billing and credit teams at IDT. This position reports to the Controller and is part of the Controllership Function located in Coralville, IA and Fargo, ND. There is a preference for candidates who can work on-site. While this requisition is posted in Coralville, IA, and Fargo, ND, applications from qualified candidates in other locations will be considered.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in field with 14+ years experience OR Master's degree in field with 12+ years experience AND related experience includes 4+ years managing people
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams across Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, and Credit within a shared services model.
• Expertise in ERP systems (e.g., D365, SAP) and related tools for billing, credit management, and vendor/customer master data maintenance.
• Background in US GAAP and corporate accounting policies, ensuring compliance in all shared services activities
• Strong knowledge of SOX requirements and ability to implement and maintain robust control frameworks for transaction processing and reconciliations.
• Experience implementing credit policies, collection strategies, and vendor payment terms to balance liquidity and risk
• Ability to Travel - 10%

Responsibilities

• Ability to optimize working capital through DPO, DSO management and strategies to maximize working capital efficiency.
• Standardization across IDT processes to implement robust control frameworks for transaction processing and reconciliations.
• Standardize key policies across IDT and communicate broadly to the organization the changes to minimize disruption and drive improved controls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, FP&A, and corporate finance to align working capital strategies.

Benefits

• IDT, a Danaher operating company, offers a broad array of comprehensive, competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether it's a health care program or paid time off, our programs contribute to life beyond the job. Check out our benefits at Danaher Benefits Info.
• We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees