Finance Controller, Global

Fortive

Global Finance Controller at Fortive leading accounting, tax, and compliance functions across multiple regions. Ensuring financial integrity and driving operational excellence within the organization.

Posted 6/5/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERPOracleOracle ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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
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
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
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
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

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
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
Proven experience supporting international operations and cross-border finance activities
Strong judgment in navigating complex accounting and business issues
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
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

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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
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
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
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
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 🎯 Requirements
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
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
Proven experience supporting international operations and cross-border finance activities
Strong judgment in navigating complex accounting and business issues
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
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 Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

accounting operationsOrder-to-CashProcure-to-PayRecord-to-Reportfinancial reportingU.S. GAAPSOX compliancefinancial due diligenceprocess optimizationcash flow forecasting

Soft Skills

leadershipcommunicationstakeholder managementproblem-solvingattention to detailstrategic thinkingadaptabilityaccountabilitymentorshipcollaboration

Certifications

CPA