Financial Analyst, Accounting
Danaher Corporation
Summary
The Financial Analyst, Accounting will be responsible for supporting the Company's accounting and financial reporting activities through financial analysis, account reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and quarter-end close processes. This position reports to the Manager, Revenue Accounting and is part of the Accounting and Finance team located in Irvine, CA and will be an on-site role.
Job description
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Prepare financial analyses, reports, and schedules to support internal management reporting, external financial reporting, and other business requirements.
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including preparation of journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
- Analyze general ledger accounts, financial results, and transactions to identify trends, variances, errors, and required adjustments.
- Support internal and external audit activities by preparing schedules, documentation, reconciliations, and responses to auditor requests.
- Maintain appropriate accounting documentation and support compliance with internal controls, Company policies, and applicable SOX requirements.
The essential requirements of the job include:
- 1+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or related experience; relevant internship or professional accounting experience may be considered.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required.
- Experience with or exposure to month-end and quarter-end close processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial analysis.
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and U.S. GAAP.
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- Working in a publicly traded company and/or SOX-controlled environment.
- Experience with Oracle or another large-scale ERP system.
- Experience within the medical device, healthcare, manufacturing, or other regulated industry.
- Progress toward a CPA or other relevant professional certification is preferred.
Requirements
- 1+ years of accounting, financial analysis, or related experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience with or exposure to month-end and quarter-end close processes
- Working knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and U.S. GAAP
Benefits
- Health care program
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Bonus/incentive pay
Company overview
Danaher Corporation is a leading global science and technology innovator headquartered in Washington, D.C., specializing in biotechnology, life sciences, and diagnostics. Founded in 1984 by brothers Steven and Mitchell Rales, the company has evolved from its origins as a manufacturing conglomerate into a premier healthcare technology organization with approximately 63,000 employees worldwide. Danaher operates through three core divisions: biotechnology (28% of revenues), which develops products for therapeutic development; life sciences (31% of revenues), focused on disease identification, new therapies, and drug testing/manufacturing; and diagnostics (41% of revenues), providing instruments, consumables, and software for disease diagnosis. The company's portfolio includes renowned brands such as Beckman Coulter, Cytiva, Pall Corporation, Cepheid, Leica Microsystems, and Abcam, serving pharmaceutical companies, biotechnology firms, healthcare providers, and research institutions globally. Danaher is distinguished by its Danaher Business System (DBS), a continuous improvement methodology that drives innovation and operational excellence. With 2024 revenues of $23.9 billion, the company ranks 180th on the Fortune 500 and plays a critical role in advancing scientific research, improving diagnostic capabilities, and accelerating the development of life-saving therapies.