Finance Controller, Global

Fortive•Pittsburgh, PA

9h•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

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
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)
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

Nice To Haves

Experience in fast-paced, multi-entity industries (e.g., manufacturing, technology, or software/services) preferred
Big 4 experience and strong technical accounting expertise preferred
Familiarity with currency exposure and non-U.S. statutory reporting preferred

Responsibilities

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