Senior Accountant

Molecular Devices; Wokingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in life sciences is seeking a highly motivated Financial Controller to oversee accounting for its Austrian operations. The role includes managing financial reporting, auditing, and compliance requirements along with business partnering activities. Ideal candidates will have an Accounting or Finance Qualification, work experience in manufacturing, and fluency in both German and English.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit programs

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Experience compiling statutory financial accounts.
• Experience with audit requests and tax compliance.
• Manufacturing experience in a global business environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of annual statutory accounts per Austrian GAAP and US GAAP.
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Ensure compliance with Austrian accounting standards and oversee tax filings.

Skills

Fluency in German

Fluency in English

Understanding of global process and transactional flows

Education

Accounting or Finance Qualification

Austrian/German qualified accountant

Job description

Bring more to life.

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

At Molecular Devices, 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.

Join Molecular Devices and help drive scientific discovery for life science customers in academia, biotech, pharma, and government. Our automated and AI-enabled technology empowers researchers to tackle complex questions and gain deep insights, accelerating the development of safer, more effective therapeutics. As part of our team—rooted in collaboration, authenticity, and innovation—you’ll ultimately contribute to groundbreaking science that enhances lives globally and shapes a healthier future for all.

Learn about the Danaher Business System which makes everything possible.

We are looking for a highly motivated Financial Controllerto join our Finance team, taking full ownership of our Austrian operations in Salzburg. This role reports to the EMEA Finance Director and is responsible for overseeing all US GAAP and Austrian GAAP statutory accounting and reporting activities for the entity.

In addition to financial reporting, this role is instrumental in business partnering and stakeholder management, collaborating closely with R&D, procurement, accounts payable, the USA corporate team, and the broader Molecular Devices European operations.

The role is office based and open to locations Salzburg, Austria or Wokingham, UK.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to:

• Lead the preparation of annual statutory accounts in accordance with Austrian GAAP (UGB) and US GAAP, and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings.

• Act as the main point of contact for local external partners, auditors, and regulatory authorities, handling audit requests and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts, ensuring accurate posting of journal entries and adjustments.

• Prepare and review monthly and quarterly financial reporting schedules per US GAAP requirements for submission to the corporate team in the USA.

• Ensure compliance with Austrian accounting standards (UGB) and IFRS/GAAP, and oversee accurate tax filings, including VAT, corporate income tax, and withholding taxes.

• Conduct variance analyses and identify trends to support strategic decision-making, and assist in the preparation of budgets and financial forecasts.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and financial controls, and ensure adherence to internal policies and controls.

The essential requirements of the job include:

• Accounting or Finance Qualification

• Austrian/German qualified accountant

• Several years’ experience compiling statutory financial accounts including working on audit requests and tax compliance.

• Manufacturing experience in a global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows.

• Fluent in German and English

The collective agreement for employees in the electrical and electronics industry applies to the advertised position, the minimum basic salary is € 4.215,39,-- gross per month with willingness to overpay collective agreement.

Molecular Devices, 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.

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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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