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EMEA Senior Accounting Manager

Beckman Coulter

Beckman Coulter

Accounting & Finance
Woerden, Netherlands · Aschaffenburg, Germany
Posted on Oct 25, 2024

Chromatography, the science of separation, affects the lives of almost everyone. Phenomenex’s chromatography products advance the future of scientific analysis and investigation, ensuring the quality of essentials like your food, water, shampoo, and even cold medication. We strive to provide the best tools and resources possible to help scientists improve global health and well-being, including award-winning liquid chromatography, gas chromatography, and sample preparation products. Be part of our global success, centered on a commitment to developing novel analytical chemistry solutions, unique marketing, and exceptional customer service and support.

Phenomenex is one of 10 Life Sciences companies of Danaher. Together, we accelerate the discovery, development and delivery of solutions that safeguard and improve human health.

The EMEA Senior Accounting Manager will play a pivotal role in managing the greater accounting team, ensuring the maintenance of robust financial controls, and driving continuous process improvements. This position requires a strategic thinker with a strong understanding of financial compliance and the ability to collaborate effectively with the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team to support the regional business needs. Key responsibilities will include:

  • Oversee the EMEA Accounting team, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting as well as ensuring compliance with accounting principles, policies, and procedures.
  • Maintain sound internal controls SOX environment, manage internal and external audit requirements, and assist with other global compliance efforts including balance sheet reviews.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing accounting team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive team culture.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to streamline accounting processes, enhance efficiency and identify opportunities for automation.
  • Work closely with the FP&A team to provide accurate financial data and insights to support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities.
  • Collaborate with global and cross-functional teams to implement best practices and optimize workflows

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; a Master's degree or professional certification (e.g., CPA, ACCA) is preferred.
  • Extensive experience (typically 8+ years) in accounting or finance roles, with a focus on general ledger management, US GAAP, financial controls.
  • Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles balanced with keen technology experience around ERPs and bolt-on financial applications and systems
  • Proven leadership experience, with the ability to manage and develop a team.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills and exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with global differences.

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.

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