Position Summary and Overview Leica Biosystems’ mission of “Advancing Cancer Diagnostics, Improving Lives” is at the heart of our corporate culture. We’re a global leader in cancer diagnostics with the most comprehensive portfolio from biopsy to diagnosis. Our easy-to-use and consistently reliable offerings help improve workflow efficiency and diagnostic confidence. Our associates know that every moment matters when it comes to cancer diagnostics. When you come to work, you’re helping develop solutions that enable accurate diagnoses to turn anxiety into answers. Join our diverse, global team of talented people, and be inspired to grow every day. Leica Biosystems is proud to work alongside a community of 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 Financial Consolidation Accountant for Leica Biosystems is responsible for consolidation reporting and ensuring consistency and compliance with all Accounting and Control practices. You will also play a role in global ad hoc projects as well as strengthening our existing financial control infrastructure. You will be a part of the Global Corporate Team and report to the Senior Manager Controlling. If you thrive in a fast paced multifunctional, varied role and want to work to build a world-class Finance organization—read on. In this role you will have the opportunity to: Manages the internal and external monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for Leica Biosystems, inclusive of: + Internal financial reporting including internal results of operations, specified items, balance sheet and applicable analysis, assists with monthly, quarterly, and annual tax processes, including transfer pricing. + Championing the Company’s continued financial stability through a focus on driving integrity in the closing process, internal controls, cost discipline and forecasting accuracy. + Assisting with the calculation of corporate adjustments included in the monthly consolidated financial statements. + Identifies, recommends, and actively participates in business process improvement opportunities. The essential requirements of the job include: + Bachelor's Degree in field with 5+ years experience or Master's degree in field with 3+ years experience OR Doctoral degree in field wit 0+ years experience + CPA license is essential + Experience in preparation and analysis of financial statements. + Knowledge and experience of US GAAP and Sarbanes Oxley (SOX). + SAP or comparable ERP system experience is advantageous but not essential. Travel/Location of Travel, include approximate overnight stays per week + Travel expectations within this role are minimal (<10%) + This role shall be based at Deer Park, IL The salary range for this role is $100,000 - $115,000. 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. 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. 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. 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 applyassistance@danaher.com to request accommodation.