Director of Accounting

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

At Aldeveron and Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) two of Danahers 15 operating companies our work saves livesand were all united by a shared commitment to innovate for tangible impact.

Youll thrive in a culture of belonging where you and your unique viewpoint matter. And by harnessing Danahers system of continuous improvement you help turn ideas into impact innovating at the speed of life.

Our teams at Aldevron and Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT) work closely with global partners to accelerate progress and genomics breakthroughs across fields like cancer infectious disease rare genetic disorders and more. As a member of our team youll help bring life-changing innovations to lifeimpacting millions around the world. We bring together deep scientific expertise an unwavering commitment to quality and a collaborative spirit to drive progress. Whether youre launching your career or bringing years of experience we value the unique perspective you bring.

Join us and become part of a mission-driven team advancing science and unlocking human potentialone discovery at a time.

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The Director of Accounting is responsible for managing the general accounting processes for Aldevron & IDT inclusive of SOX Compliance and the monthly close process.

This position reports to the Controller and is part of the Accounting Department and will have preference for candidates who can work on-site in Fargo ND or Coralville IA. Remote applicants will be considered if able to travel on a monthly basis.

In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the General Accounting team to ensure timely and accurate consolidated information to support internal/corporate reporting requirements.

• Review monthly results analyze balance sheets investigate anomalies and monitor complex transaction execution.

• Lead the implementation and ongoing maintenance and enhancement of a strong SOX compliant control environment in compliance with corporate policies and procedures.

• Identify research and resolve complex accounting issues at the OpCo level as well as act as a US GAAP technical resource to financial operations as required.

• Draft whitepapers to support accounting positions and related conclusions.

• Support business audits conducted by external and internal auditors as required.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Bachelors degree in accounting field with 14 years of experience OR Masters/Doctoral degree with 12 years experience AND related experience includes 4 years managing people.

• Assistant Controller or similar position

• Extensive understanding of GAAP and all accounting/finance regulations.

• Systems fluency in ERP/consolidation tools (e.g. D365 SAP and OneStream) to oversee mappings validations intercompany eliminations & balance sheet/income statement tie outs.

Travel Motor Vehicle Record & Physical/Environment Requirements:

• Ability to travel 20% travel overnight within territory or locations

• Must have a valid drivers license with an acceptable driving record

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

• CPA preferred

• Knowledge in various accounting and finance roles preferably in a large or publicly traded organization possessing manufacturing operations.

Aldevron & IDT a Danaher operating company offers a broad array of comprehensive competitive benefit programs that add value to our lives. Whether its 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 annual salary range for this role is $165000 - $185000. 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 Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

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