Bring more to life.

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

At Cepheid, one of Danaher’s 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.

At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate, molecular diagnostic systems and tests. As a member of our team, you’ll get to make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development. Our mission drives us to develop groundbreaking solutions for the world’s most complex health challenges. Together, we bring MORE change to the world.

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The Sr. Cost Accountant is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate reporting of financial transactions and reporting.

This position is part of the Finance department and will be located in Lodi, California (Onsite). At Cepheid, our vision is to be the leading provider of seamlessly connected diagnostic solutions.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Conduct daily operational reports for production, labor, and expense that lead to forecasting.

• Conduct weekly manufacturing variance identification

• Cost accounting responsibilities such as: Item costing for new manufacturing items and during annual standard cost roll, monthly close entries and reporting for operations and capital asset expenses.

• Perform analysis and special projects such as Kaizens and process improvements.

• Work with Operations and supporting business units on cost analysis, forecasting and annual budget.

The selected candidate will possess the following:

• Strong Excel Skills

• Accounting/Standard Cost Experience

• ERP Systems Skills

The essential requirements of the job include

• Bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience, including at least 2 years in cost accounting

-OR-

• Master’s degree in a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience, including cost accounting.

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

• Manufacturing experience

• SAP Experience

• Project Management

Cepheid, 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.

The salary range for this role is $88,900-$125,000 annually. 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 a 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.

Note: This role will work onsite in Lodi, CA.

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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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.