Finance Controller

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

At Beckman Coulter Diagnostics, 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.

As a global leader in clinical diagnostics, Beckman Coulter Diagnostics has challenged convention to elevate the diagnostic laboratory’s role in improving patient health for more than 90 years. Our diagnostic solutions are used in routine and complex clinical testing, and are used in hospitals, reference and research laboratories, and physician offices around the world. Every hour around the world, more than one million tests are run on Beckman Coulter Diagnostics systems, impacting 1.2 billion patients and more than three million clinicians per year. From uncovering the next clinical breakthrough, to rapid and reliable sample analysis, to more rigorous decision making-we are enabling clinicians to deliver the best possible care to their patients with improved efficiency, clinical confidence, adaptive collaboration, and accelerated intelligence. Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

The Finance Controller for Beckman Coulter Diagnostics is responsible for Beckman Coulter India legal entity accounting, financial reporting, and taxation and would be responsible for implementing and maintaining a system of internal controls. This role will be responsible to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders and provide advice with complete ownership and accountability of accounting, financial reporting, taxation in a timely and proactive manner.

This position is part of the India Finance team located in Bangalore and will be on-site. At Beckman Coulter, our vision is to relentlessly reimagine healthcare, one diagnosis at a time.

You will be a part of the India Finance team and report to the Finance Head SWA responsible for finance partnership for Beckman Coulter India Legal Entity. If you thrive in fast-paced finance supporting role and want to work to build a world-class finance organization-read on.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Responsible for compliance with US and local GAAP rules and regulations in accordance with Company procedures and periodically review and re-evaluate accounting practices to ensure conformance with US and local GAAP practices and for tax planning and compliance with direct and indirect tax laws including transfer price.
• Responsible for providing accounting, financial reporting, tax, treasury, payables management and satisfactory internal audit and controls.
• Lead and ensure timely closure of local statutory audit, tax audits, submission of statutory financial and tax filings & assessments including monthly, quarterly, and yearly financial reporting as per timelines and in accordance with Company Standard Financial Close Procedures and US GAAP guidelines.
• Oversee the general accounting function including day to day routine activities such as accounts payable, inventory, asset capitalization, inter-company accounting, balance sheet reconciliations and statutory compliances.
• Review, Formulate anticipating changes to policies and procedures in line with the changing requirements of the business and regulatory environment as assigned by Finance Head.
• Recruit the best, motivate, and develop team.

Experience required:

• Chartered Accountant 10+ years’ experience including 3-4 years of minimum people management experience.
• Must demonstrate proficiency and experience in the financial close and consolidations process and the ability to work in a fast-paced, success-driven organization that operates with the mantra Best Team Wins!
• Strong experience and understanding of Compliance, Tax, Audit and Financial Accounting.
• Strong Integrity and though process; interpersonal skills; Teamwork & leadership skills; Self-motivated; and ability to multi-task.
• Strong in Internal Controls and able to build Standard works and process re-engineering, understanding operational accounting & able to manage a finance team.
• Strong in Internal Controls and able to build Standard works and process re-engineering, operational accounting & able to manage a finance team. Excellent systems skills- Oracle, MS office, SAP BW/ Business Objects.

It would be a plus if you also possess:

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to collaborate with cross functional teams
• Big 4 audit experience

Beckman Coulter Diagnostics,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 atDanaher Benefits Info.

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.

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