Operation Finance Controller

Danaher Corporation • San Jose, CA • 1h ago

Bring more to life.

Are you ready to accelerate your potential and make a real difference within life sciences, diagnostics and biotechnology?

At Molecular Devices, one of Danaher's (https://danaher.com/our-businesses) 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.

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team-rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation-you'll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System (https://www.danaher.com/how-we-work/danaher-business-system) which makes everything possible.

The Operations Controller is responsible for supporting global operation finance management topics, especially for the plant sites in US, driving continuously improvement in finance operation and partnering business.

This position reports to the Finance Director Operations and is part of the Global Ops Finance team located in San Jose, CA, US and will be an on-site role.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

Act as a key business partner to the operation director and operations staff, contributing to process improvement and execution

Support the setting up, monitoring, managing and follow up actions for global operation KPI objectives, finance bowler and saving projects.

Drive continuous improvement in the financial operations and FP&A for plants located in US and Austria

Analyze and report on manufacturing efficiency variances, providing insights and recommending corrective actions

Ensure a robust system of internal controls is in place for inventory and maintain SOX compliance

The essential requirements of the job include:

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting field with 5+ years of experience OR Master's degree in field with 3+ years experience OR Doctorial degree in field with 0+ years experience

Practical experience in costing, financial planning, reporting and control.

Ability to work with high self-motivation, be sensitive to numbers and the capacity to work in a changeable and stressful environment.

Well-developed inter-personal skills and good communication skills. Strong business partnering and teamwork mindset.

Travel, Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

Ability to travel - Less than 10%

It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:

CPA certificates would be a plus

Oracle and HFM experience preferred

Manufacturing finance and costing related experience is preferred

Molecular Devices, 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 (https://leplb1040.upoint.alight.com/ah-angular-afirst-web/#/web/danaher/cp/preauth-home) .

The annual salary range for this role is $103,500 - $160,000 USD. This is the range that we in good faith believe is the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. This range may be modified in the future.

This job is also eligible for bonus/incentive pay.

We offer comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Company's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Company's sole discretion, consistent with the law.

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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.

The U.S. EEO posters are available here (http://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf) .

We comply with federal and state disability laws and make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact:1-202-419-7762 or applyassistance@danaher.com .

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