Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller

Danaher Corporation•Deer Park, IL

7d•$225,000 - $250,000

About The Position

The Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller for Leica Biosystems (LBS) is an influential finance leader and member of the Global LBS Finance Team, reporting to the CFO. The role leads enterprise-wide controllership and financial reporting, supports M&A and strategic initiatives, and strengthens financial stability through disciplined processes, internal controls, technical accounting compliance, and continuous improvement. The position requires travel of 25% domestically and internationally, based on business needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
12+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant leadership responsibility in planning, forecasting, financial analysis, business partnership, and performance management.
Proven experience leading and developing high-performing teams across a geographically dispersed, global environment.
Track record of influencing senior leaders and cross-functional partners in a matrixed organization.
Experience operating within a multinational organization.
Strong communication, judgment, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and drive decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

An advanced degree.
Experience in a U.S. or European matrixed environment.
Professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, or equivalent.
Demonstrated success driving finance transformation and automation.
Experience in a complex global manufacturing, life sciences, or regulated environment.

Responsibilities

Lead enterprise-wide LBS controllership, including monthly and quarterly close, consolidation, and financial reporting; ensure accurate, timely, and compliant deliverables such as close packages, balance sheet reviews, statutory reporting, and audit support.
Drive financial stability through a disciplined close process, robust internal controls (SOX/DBS), US GAAP technical accounting compliance, and reserve and cost discipline.
Contribute to the finance workstream for M&A, including due diligence, purchase accounting and opening balance sheet valuation, carve-out and stand-up financials, and post-close integration of acquired entities into LBS systems, controls, and reporting.
Champion DBS-based continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls, including standardizing and automating reporting to strengthen accuracy and speed.
Enable financial transparency and stability through strong systems, clear controls, and understanding of business and deal-related constraints.
Support strategic initiatives, operating reviews, and ad hoc global projects, including transition service agreements (TSAs), integration governance, and deal-related reporting.