Finance Controller, Global

Fortive Corporation • United States, United States • 13h ago

Location: Pittsburgh, PA (Remote flexibility based on candidate profile)

Reporting to: Chief Financial Officer

The Role

The Global Finance Controller leads the company's global accounting, financial reporting, tax, internal controls, and compliance functions. This role is responsible for the end-to-end execution and continuous improvement of core accounting processes, including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, tax, and international statutory reporting.

As a key member of the finance leadership team, the Controller ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial results in compliance with U.S. GAAP, local statutory requirements, and Fortive policies. This leader will drive a culture of strong internal controls, operational excellence, and accountability across all regions, while enabling scalable processes to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations

Lead global accounting operations across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Record-to-Report cycles, including AP, T&E, billing, collections, fixed assets, intercompany, payroll accounting, and tax

Deliver operational KPIs and ensure consistent execution of standard work and best practices across all accounting processes

Partner cross-functionally (Legal, HR, Commercial, Operations) to define and document accounting policies and positions for key business activities

Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities through deep collaboration with business partners
Financial Reporting

Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of financial reporting

Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, and variance analyses

Drive accountability for close cycle performance, including achieving target "days to close"

Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, Fortive policies, SEC requirements (as applicable), and local statutory reporting standards

Partner with FP&A to align accounting outcomes with forecasting, budgeting, and performance analysis
Compliance & Control

Establish, strengthen, and enforce accounting policies, procedures, and internal control frameworks

Lead SOX compliance activities, including scoping, testing, and documentation

Serve as primary liaison for internal and external audits, including Fortive internal reviews

Drive cross-functional alignment to continuously enhance controls, mitigate risk, and improve process integrity
Cash flow management and capital allocation

Partner with Finance to enhance cash flow forecasting and optimize Free Cash Flow (FCF) performance, including Capital Expenditure management.

Collaborate with Commercial, Procurement, and Operations teams to drive working capital improvements

Support M&A activities, including financial due diligence, opening balance sheet validation, cash settlement, integration, and control deployment
Team Leadership & Continuous Improvement

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing global accounting organization across Americas, EMEA, APAC, and LATAM

Foster a culture of accountability, standardization, compliance and continuous improvement

Drive process optimization and automation leveraging ERP and analytics platforms (Oracle ERP, Oracle Analytics Cloud, OneStream, Power BI)

Strengthen global accounting capabilities through coaching, mentorship, and consistent operating rhythms

Qualifications

Experience:

15+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience with a strong record of growth and leadership

5+ years leading global, multi-regional teams in a complex environment

Experience in fast-paced, multi-entity industries (e.g., manufacturing, technology, or software/services) preferred

Certifications & Technical Skills:

CPA required; Bachelor's degree in Accounting (or equivalent) required

Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and consolidation tools (e.g., OneStream, Hyperion, HFM)

Experience with BI tools (Oracle Analytics Cloud, Power BI)

Big 4 experience and strong technical accounting expertise preferred

Global Business Acumen:

Proven experience supporting international operations and cross-border finance activities

Strong judgment in navigating complex accounting and business issues

Familiarity with currency exposure and non-U.S. statutory reporting preferred

Leadership & Communication:

Demonstrated success building and developing high-performing global teams

Ability to operate at both strategic and operational levels, with strong attention to detail

Proven track record of driving process improvements and accelerating close cycles

Strong communication and stakeholder management skills across functions and regions

Personal Attributes:

Strategic, yet hands-on leader with strong execution focus

High integrity, accountability, and ownership mindset

Resilient and adaptable in dynamic, fast-paced environments

Strong problem-solving skills and continuous improvement orientation

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. We're a force for progress, working alongside our customers and partners to solve challenges on a global scale, from workplace safety in the most demanding conditions to advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 strong, united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate our positive impact.

At Fortive, we believe in you. We believe in your potential-your ability to learn, grow, and make a difference.

At Fortive, we believe in us. We believe in the power of people working together to solve problems no one could solve alone.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Industrial Scientific

Industrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 145,500.00 - 270,600.00

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 145,500.00 - 270,600.00

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at applyassistance@fortive.com.

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