Fortive is seeking a motivated and customer focused accounting professional to own key areas of our corporate accounting and reporting processes and to drive system and process improvements. The position provides an opportunity for exposure to accounting, forecasting, and financial/SEC reporting at the corporate level, and involves collaboration with both corporate functions and our operating companies. Career progression opportunities exist within the corporate finance group as well as within the finance groups of our OpCos

The Senior Accountant is responsible applying the principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports by performing the following essential duties and responsibilities.  
 

Perform monthly consolidation of corporate ledgers. Assist in month-end closing and ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met. Compile and analyze financial information to prepare necessary journal entries for properly stated financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policy. Work with cost center owners to ensure accurate results and understand and address forecast variances. Communicate and summarize results through written and oral communications as needed.  Ensure SOX compliance for assigned areas. Assist in the preparation of reporting packages, as required, to comply with corporate financial reporting requirements and statutory regulations. Prepare account reconciliations for balance sheet accounts ensuring financial records are maintained in compliance with company policy. Review, investigate, and resolve accounting errors, discrepancies, and reconciling items. Make recommendations regarding the accounting of reserves, assets, and expenditures. Assist with audit requests from EY, our corporate audit firm. Identify opportunities for improving the company’s accounting processes. Use available tools such as Blackline, Alteryx, and Power Automate to improve the quality, delivery time, and consistency of team processes.  Perform special projects, ad-hoc reports, and analysis as required.

Qualifications

You are highly motivated, results oriented, and able to perform independently in a fast-moving environment. Strong interpersonal skills and a desire to be a team player are central to who you are.

BS, BA, or MS Degree in Finance or Accounting is required  CPA is preferred Enterprise ERP and financial reporting systems experience (HFM, OneStream) preferred Five or more years of experience in a large international business is preferred Proficient in Microsoft Office products (especially Excel) Working knowledge of GAAP and SOX Must be hands-on and detail oriented  Candidate must be able to work well in a cross-functional, matrixed organization Must have strong interpersonal and communications skills Capable of operating in a fast-moving, ever changing environment Assist in continuous improvement programs that drive performance gains or reduce risk Participate in kaizen events that drive continuous improvement

 

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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.

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.

Bonus or Equity
This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range
The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 81,765- 151,915.00