Senior Accountant

Fortive

Senior Accountant responsible for financial oversight and SOX compliance in a global industrial technology company. Collaborating with auditors and ensuring adherence to financial regulations.

Posted 4/25/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the oversight of the SOX compliance program, ensuring adherence to regulations and accurate reporting.
Conduct compliance testing and collaborate with relevant departments to implement improvements.
Coordinate and perform annual Balance Sheet Review audits for global entities.
Serve as the primary point of contact for external and internal auditors.
Prepare and provide comprehensive documentation and ensure effective communication to facilitate smooth audit processes.
Investigate and resolve complex accounting issues, ensuring financial practices align with US GAAP standards.
Provide expert knowledge and guidance on technical accounting matters to support accurate financial reporting.
Participate in domestic and foreign tax compliance, including preparation of tax packages, assisting with tax audits, and collaborating with the Controller and Assistant Controller on other tax matters.
Lead process improvements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
3-5 years of general accounting and/or internal audit experience
Experience in SOX compliance testing and internal auditing
Strong analytical, organizational, and decision-making skills
Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office products, specifically Excel and PowerPoint
Attention to detail and accuracy
Organization skills, including ability to set priorities and work within time constraints
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Strong ethics and ability to work as an effective, collaborative team member

Benefits

Comp & perks

3 days in office with flexibility to come in more as needed.

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Hard Skills & Tools

SOX compliancecompliance testinginternal auditingfinancial reportingUS GAAPtax complianceaccountingbalance sheet reviewprocess improvementsanalytical skills

Soft Skills

organizational skillsdecision-making skillsattention to detailcommunication skillscollaborationethicstime management

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in finance