Senior Manager, Global Financial Internal Controls - Remote, United States - Fortive

Description

Why Fortive is a great place to work:

It all starts with the people and the culture. You will enjoy working with colleagues who have a genuine desire to help you solve challenges. This keeps us wired. Our culture is one of continuous improvement. We come into work every day striving to make the organization a little better than it was the day before We ask the tough questions and push each other to be bold. This occurs in an environment that fosters authenticity and transparency. There are no games. No hidden agenda. No politics. What you see one day is what you will get any other day.

Why this opportunity is unique:

You will play a critical role in driving internal controls and SOX compliance across all 18+ global Operating Companies, during a period of growth, acquisition, and transformation in Fortive's portfolio of business. You will work in a dynamic organization that operates in an array of growing industries including enterprise software, healthcare, and critical manufacturing technologies.

The role:

You will support the Global SOX Director in leading continuous process improvement initiatives focused on Fortive's internal controls over financial reporting throughout our decentralized operating company model. You will also partner with key partners/SOX Champions across our global businesses and provide leadership and guidance establishing SOX processes and controls as Fortive continues to acquire new businesses.

• Contribute to the strategic evolution of the SOX program.
• Conduct SOX risk assessments to identify in-scope locations, business processes, key internal controls, and applications to support 404b evaluation.
• Assist the Global SOX Director in leading a key initiative to improve and advance the design and assessment of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Lead internal controls testing activities over financial reporting at the corporate level and selected Operating Companies.
• Execute SOX readiness assessments and controls implementation for new acquisitions.
• Identify opportunities to improve controls processes and collaborate with Operating Company management to develop action plans to address key risks.
• Lead training and consulting services to numerous SOX champions with Fortive's complex decentralized operating company structure. Training includes but is not limited to: process documentation, testing methodology, management review controls, and controls over Information Produced by the Entity.
• Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the financial reporting risk domain and compliance for SOX.
• Collaborate with external auditors, process owners, and key stakeholders to ensure alignment in methodologies.
• Assist with control deficiency evaluation and aggregation analysis.
• Assist with developing a strategy for integrating AI technologies to improve controls performance and monitoring.
• Assist with developing and implementing ESG controls framework.
• Maintain awareness of the emerging expectations of the SEC and PCAOB guidance to external auditors.
• Recruit, develop, and mentor internal audit team members.

The person:

You are driven and results-oriented, with proven experience supporting Sarbanes-Oxley compliance at either a Big 4 Accounting firm or a Fortune 500 public company, ideally with exposure to manufacturing, SaaS, and/or life sciences companies. You are comfortable working across complex, diverse businesses and possess a hunger for knowledge and dedication to continuous improvement. You are an exceptional communicator with the business sense to build relationships and partner effectively with senior management across the global business.

Professional Background & Attributes:

• BA/BS degree in accounting or related field.


• 10+ years of SOX compliance experience with either a Big 4 accounting firm, or a Fortune 500 public company. Experience working with SOX controls frameworks, especially with manufacturing, SaaS, or life science companies.
• Experience of leading teams and managing competing priorities in a dynamic environment experiencing rapid growth and change.
• Possess executive presence, excellent communication skills needed to build relationships across all in-scope SOX locations; nationally and internationally.
• Extensive knowledge of US GAAP, COSO internal control framework, PCAOB audit standards and SOX compliance requirements.
• Advanced technical understanding of business processes, risks, and internal controls.
• Ability to balance standard methodologies and practical implementation recommendations.
• Ability to travel 10-20%, both domestic and international.
• CPA certification is required.
  
  

To learn more, please contact Steven Hammond, Fortive Corporate Sr. Talent Advisor, at

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. 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 groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 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.

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Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. 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 groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

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 process should ask to speak with a Human Resources representative to request an accommodation.

National: The salary range for this position is $109,500 - $203,500

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

Base pay offered may vary depending on various factors, including, but not limited to: job-related knowledge; skills; experience; and other eligibility factors such as geographic location. The Total Rewards package includes competitive base pay and an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and several programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.