At first glance, you’ll see Danaher’s scale. Our 65,000+ associates work across the globe at more than 15 unique operating companies within three platforms—life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

Look again and you’ll see the opportunity to build a meaningful career, be creative, and take risks with the support you need to be successful. You’ll find associates who are as certain about their impact as they are about where they’re headed next.

You’ll find the Danaher Business System, which makes everything possible. You’ll also see a company that investors trust—our culture of continuous improvement has helped us outperform the S&P 500 by more than 5,000% over the past 25 years.

Typical EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• BS or BA Degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA is strongly preferred.

• Experience in a public accounting firm is required; large international accounting firm is preferred.

• Strong global business perspective with understanding of a multinational organization with multiple business units is preferred

When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) tools and the stability of a tested organization.

MAJOR OBJECTIVES AND CRITICAL SUCCESS FACTORS:

• Detail oriented

• Fast learner who can rapidly adapt to Danaher’s culture and gain the confidence of the Danaher Leadership Team.

• Ability to manage competing requests and prioritize on a real-time basis

• Must have high intelligence

• Be able to influence peers, subordinates, and superiors

• Ability to analyze complicated issues and boil down to the key points, develop action plans, and implement them

MOST IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:

• Passion for results and attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture.

• Capability to function as both a team member and team leader.

• Capability of operating in a fast-moving, ever changing environment and ability to make tough, difficult accounting and financial-related decisions.

• Ability to analyze and translate financial information and results into workable information for communication to operating management.

• Ability to conduct detailed business and financial analyses to identify potential problems, determine root causes, and recommend appropriate solutions is necessary.

  TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• A working knowledge of US GAAP is expected.

• Proficiency in Planning & Analysis and accounting are expected.

• Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills.

• Ability to work independently yet manage multiple projects simultaneously.

• High energy and able to handle conflict.

• Ability to work well in a cross-functional, matrixed organization.

  DESIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

• BS or BA Degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA is strongly preferred.

• Experience in a public accounting firm is required; large international accounting firm is preferred.

• Strong global business perspective with understanding of a multinational organization with multiple business units is preferred

  KEY RELATIONSHIPS:

• Significant interaction with:

• Chief Accounting Officer

• Vice President – Corporate Controller

• Vice President – Finance

• Vice President – Investor Relations

• Vice President – FP&A

• Director, Corporate Finance & Accounting

• Senior Manager – FP&A

• Assistant Controller, Treasury

• Assistant Controller, Financial Reporting

• OpCo CFOs

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Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.

For more information, visit www.danaher.com .

Danaher Corporation and all Danaher Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.