Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller

Danaher•Deer Park, TX

About The Position

The Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller for Leica Biosystems (LBS) is an influential leader on the Global LBS Finance Team and reports to the CFO. The role leads enterprise-wide controllership, including close, consolidation, financial reporting, internal controls, technical accounting, and reserve and cost discipline. It also supports mergers and acquisitions, finance transformation, strategic initiatives, and integration activities across a global business.

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 ability to lead and develop 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 work effectively in ambiguity and drive decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, or equivalent.
Experience in a U.S. or European matrixed environment.
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 financial deliverables, including close packages, balance sheet reviews, statutory reporting, and audit support.
Drive financial stability through disciplined close processes, robust SOX and DBS internal controls, US GAAP 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 or stand-up financials, and post-close integration of acquired entities into LBS systems, controls, and reporting.
Promote DBS-based continuous improvement across finance processes, systems, and controls, including standardizing and automating reporting.
Strengthen financial transparency and stability through effective systems, clear controls, and understanding of business and deal-related constraints.
Support strategic initiatives, operating reviews, and global projects, including transition service agreements, integration governance, and deal-related reporting.
Lead and develop high-performing teams across a geographically dispersed global environment.
Travel domestically and internationally as business needs require, approximately 25%.