Accounting Lead Job at Danaher Corporation in Fullerton

The conviction that “it must be possible” has been the driving force behind HemoCue for over 35 years, because when it comes to caring for people, we refuse to compromise. We take pride in being a global leader in near-patient, or point‐of‐care, testing where the patient meets the healthcare system for the first time and where accurate, reliable, and fast decisions need to be made. Our culture of positivity, engagement, and a dedication to getting it right will allow you to achieve something remarkable. Join a team where making the impossible possible has become the standard HemoCue is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Diagnostics Companies at Danaher. Together, we’re working at the pace of change to improve patient lives with diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges. The Accounting Lead for HemoCue is responsible for leading and supervising an accounting team responsible for producing accurate and timely financials with journal entries, account reconciliations, monthly closing process and required corporate reporting. This position is part of HemoCue’s Finance organization located onsite in Brea, CA. At HemoCue, our vision is to do things easier, to do things better, and to do them right. You will be a part of the Finance team and report to the Senior Manager, Accounting. If you thrive in a dynamic leadership role and want to work to build a world-class Finance organization—read on. In this role, you will have the opportunity to: Lead an accounting team consisting of 1 to 3 associates. Perform detailed analysis of complex account balances to ensure accuracy and compliance with U.S. GAAP as part of the overall accounting close process. Prepare and post journal entries and monthly accruals. Calculate and analyze monthly sales commission payments. Responsible for audit work preparation and SOX compliance. The essential requirements of the job include: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field with 5 years accounting experience OR Master's degree in field with 3 years experience OR Doctoral degree in field with 0 years experience Comprehensive knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, sales tax and VAT Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Have a solid understanding of full financials from revenue recognition, lease accounting, inventory, fixed assets, prepayment and intercompany. Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements for faster and accurate financial reporting. It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in: Previous supervisory experience. CPA or CMA certification. Experienced with Axapta ERP system The salary range for this role is $105,000 to $110,000. 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. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. 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. LI-SS2 At Danaher we bring together science, technology and operational capabilities to 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. Our global teams are pioneering what’s next across Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Biotechnology and beyond. 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. The EEO posters are available here (https://www.dol.gov/agencies/ofccp/posters) . 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 applyassistancedanaher.com to request accommodation.