Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller

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.

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The Senior Director, Global Corporate Controller for Leica Biosystems (“LBS”) is an influential leader for the finance organization where you will be a part of the Global LBS Finance Team and report to the  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.

The essential requirements of the job include:

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…