Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller
Listed on 2026-11-02
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Management
Bring more to life. Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology? At Leica Biosystems, 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. At Leica Biosystems, we're not just shaping the future of cancer diagnostics - we're transforming lives. Our mission of "Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives" is the driving force behind everything we do. As a global leader with the most comprehensive portfolio spanning from biopsy to diagnosis, we empower clinicians with innovative, reliable solutions so they can give patients timely, accurate answers when they need them most.
When you join Leica Biosystems, you're not just taking a job; you're becoming part of a passionate team that knows every moment matters when it comes to cancer. You'll help develop diagnostic solutions that turn anxiety into answers, and aid the acceleration of next-generation, life-changing therapies. Surrounded by a diverse and collaborative global community, you'll be inspired each day to stretch, grow, and make an impact.
Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.
In this role you will have an opportunity to:
- Lead enterprise-wide LBS controllership including the monthly/quarterly close, consolidation, and financial reporting, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant actuals across all related deliverables (close packages, balance sheet reviews, statutory reporting, audit support, etc.).
- Drive strong financial stability through a disciplined close process, robust internal controls (SOX/DBS), technical accounting compliance (US GAAP), and reserve/cost discipline.
- Contribute to the finance workstream for M&A activity - including due diligence, purchase accounting and opening balance sheet valuation, carve-out/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, standardizing and automating reporting to strengthen accuracy and speed.
- Enable financial transparency and stability through strong systems, clear controls, and deep 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 across the business.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field required; an advanced degree is preferred.
- 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; experience in a U.S. or European matrixed environment is preferred.
- Professional qualification such as CPA, ACA, or equivalent is preferred.
- Strong communication, judgment, and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and drive decisions in a fast-paced environment.
Travel 25% domestically and internationally per business needs.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:- Demonstrated success driving finance transformation and automation.
- Experience in a complex global manufacturing, life sciences, or regulated environment.
- Leica Biosystems, 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.
- The annual salary range for this role is $225,000 - $250,000. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible…
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