Corporate Controller – Accounting

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🕒 August 17

🌐 Canada, United States – Remote

🇨🇦 Canada – Remote 🇺🇸 United States – Remote

⏰ Full Time

🟠 Senior

🔴 Lead

⛔️ Financial Controller

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Fortive

WebsiteLinkedInAll Job Openings

10,000+ employees

Founded 2016

🏥 Healthcare

🏭 Manufacturing

📦 Logistics

💰 Post-IPO Equity on 2020-03

Healthcare • Manufacturing • Logistics

Fortive is a global industrial technology company that specializes in delivering advanced healthcare solutions, intelligent operating solutions, and precision technologies. With a team of 18,000 employees, Fortive works on solving tough technical challenges, empowering safer, smarter, and more efficient industrial operations. The company emphasizes sustainability, integrity, and continuous improvement, striving for a future that's stronger, safer, and smarter. Fortive has been recognized as one of America's Most Responsible Companies, demonstrating its commitment to positive social and environmental impact.

📋 Description

• Lead the global accounting function and provide leadership to managers and professional staff across AP/AR, GL, consolidations, and other accounting areas • Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes • Oversee global accounting operations and align them with business needs and organizational objectives • Own internal and external financial reporting under IFRS or US GAAP • Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and tax requirements across jurisdictions • Lead the external audit process and maintain relationships with auditors and advisors • Establish and maintain a robust internal control environment, including SOX where applicable • Develop and execute departmental plans covering operational priorities, process improvements, and organizational initiatives • Align team objectives and resources with annual business plans and company strategy • Set priorities, make trade-offs, and optimize team structure, capacity, and capability • Identify and resolve complex accounting, operational, and organizational challenges • Drive continuous improvement in accounting processes and systems, close cycles, reporting accuracy, and control effectiveness • Partner with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and business leaders • Support product launches, pricing models, and market expansion with accounting and financial guidance • Provide reliable financial insights and analysis for organizational decision-making

🎯 Requirements

• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including leadership of multiple teams or functions • Deep expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, and global close processes • Experience in a complex multi-entity or multinational environment • Proven ability to lead managers and professional staff across multiple teams • Experience developing and executing departmental plans aligned with organizational priorities • Ability to set priorities, allocate resources, and drive results in a structured, policy-driven environment • Track record of delivering high-quality outputs and continuous operational improvement • Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial systems, and regulatory requirements • Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle and financial reporting tools • Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit processes • Strong understanding of business drivers and accounting’s impact on organizational performance • Demonstrated ability to solve complex operational and organizational problems • Ability to balance technical rigor with practical business outcomes • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field • CPA or equivalent designation required