Finance Manager, AR & FP&A
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 Leica Microsystems, 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. Shape the Future with Us! At Leica Microsystems, we have been shaping the future for over 175 years with groundbreaking optical and digital solutions. With a culture rooted in customer focus, innovation, and teamwork, we lead the market in microscopy, imaging, and analysis, unveiling the invisible and empowering our customers to build a better, healthier world. Joining Leica Microsystems means contributing to scientific discoveries and supporting surgeons in making critical decisions. Our advanced microscopes and AI-based image analysis solutions enable users to gain profound insights into development and engineering challenges. Here, you will work on meaningful projects alongside passionate colleagues, driving progress and pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible. Accounts Receivable and FP&A Supervisor The Accounts Receivable and FP&A Supervisor is a critical role responsible for managing the collections and cash application team of three associates, along with accounts receivable accounting, monthly reconciliation, financial analysis, reporting and process improvements for Leica Microsystems (LMS) businesses in the Americas. This position reports to the Finance FP&A Manager - Americas and is part of the Finance and Accounting team located in Deerfield, IL and will be an on-site role.
Requirements
- Required bachelor's degree with minimum 5 years of experience in finance and accounting
- Understanding of GAAP Accounting principles (specific to accounts receivable)
- MS Office advanced user (especially Excel and Teams)
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing a team is a plus
- ERP knowledge of SAP (S4 Hana) and BW is a plus
- CPA is a plus
Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the A/R, Collections, and Cash Application team by setting performance targets, monitoring productivity, and driving efforts to collect overdue collections
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Commercial and Operations to evaluate customer creditworthiness, resolve customer billing issues, and support our sales workflow end-to-end
- Prepare calculations related to monthly AR aging, cash receipt forecasts, and DSO
- Assist with FP&A activities as they relate to reporting, forecasting, and budgeting by assisting with month-end close and modeling of P&L and WC
- Participate in supporting SOX tests and Financial audits, as needed
Benefits
- flexible time off
- medical/dental/vision insurance
- 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
