Enterprise Assistant Controller

Be part of something altogether life-changing!
Working at Cytiva in the Life Sciences industry means being at the forefront of providing new solutions to transform human health. Our incredible customers undertake life-saving activities ranging from fundamental biological research to developing innovative vaccines, new medicines, and cell and gene therapies.
At Cytiva you will be able to continuously improve yourself and us – working on challenges that truly matter with people that care for each other, our customers, and their patients. With associates across 40 countries, Cytiva is a place where every day is a learning opportunity – so you can grow your career and expand your skills in the long term. Your health and wellbeing are important to us and together we will not compromise on safety in the workplace or the environment.
Cytiva is proud to work alongside a community of nine fellow Danaher Life Sciences companies. Together, we’re pioneering the future of science and medicine, developing products that enable researchers in the fight to save lives.
What you’ll do
The Cytiva Enterprise Assistant Controller will be responsible for the Enterprise-related balance sheet accounts and the compliance with accounting policies and financial controls associated with those balances. Enterprise business at Cytiva delivers end-to-end manufacturing solutions to our customers, and currently has around 40 projects ongoing in 12 different countries. The Enterprise Assistant Controller will support the Enterprise Controller and partner closely with the Enterprise Execution Team, Finance team and with the other Controllers within Cytiva.
The Cytiva Enterprise Assistant Controller reports to the Cytiva Enterprise Controller.
Key responsibilities are:
Reconciliation of Enterprise-related balances and associated financial metrics such as orders and cash
Ensuring compliant monthly financial close and prepare monthly account reconciliations
Preparation of manual accounting entries, such as manual journal entries, invoices and intercompany transactions
Preparation of the Enterprise contract price allocations
Balance sheet forecasting and monthly commentary of balance variances and composition
Supporting SOX control testing and internal/ external audit requests
Help drive global simplification and automation

Who you are
Experienced in US GAAP and authoritative accounting literature (i.e. FASB pronouncements)
Strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear and concise manner and within a global environment
Clear thinker and strong problem solver with high level of attention to detail
Adaptable and flexible, open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations
Has the highest level of integrity, accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others
Confident and assertive, strong influencing skills across business functions

Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field with relevant accounting and finance experience or CPA / CA or equivalent
Solid PC skills: experience with financial systems/applications (i.e.: Oracle, SAP, Hyperion, Business Objects, etc.), strong Excel skills in data compilation and aggregation
Experience working in a matrixed environment
Experience working in a global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows

Interview and selection will happen continuously, and an opening can be filled before last day of application, which is March 27th, 2022. For questions, please contact hiring manager Kristina Andersson, kristina.andersson@cytiva.com
When you join us, you’ll also be joining Danaher’s global organization, where 69,000 people wake up every day determined to help our customers win. As an associate, you’ll try new things, work hard, and advance your skills with guidance from dedicated leaders, all with the support of powerful Danaher Business System tools and the stability of a tested organization.
At Danaher, we value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences, both visible and not, found in our workforce, workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates, customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.
If you’ve ever wondered what’s within you, there’s no better time to find out.