ABOUT THE JOB
The Senior Accountant is committed to excellence in financial oversight and compliance, particularly in managing our Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance program, liaising with external and internal auditors, assisting with tax compliance matters, and researching and addressing technical accounting issues.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- 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.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS STRONGLY PREFERRED
- Big 4 or other public accounting experience
- CPA or CIA license
- Prior experience preparing and filing sales and income tax returns
- Knowledge of Oracle E-Business Suite and AuditBoard (Optro)
WORKING CONDITIONS
- 3 days in office with flexibility to come in more as needed.
- Located at One Life Way, Pittsburgh, PA 15205 (Robinson Township Area)
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About UsFortive 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.
About the TeamSkills Required
- 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 ethics and ability to work as an effective, collaborative team member
Fortive Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Fortive and has not been reviewed or approved by Fortive.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave is fully paid for 12 weeks for all parents, with fertility coverage via Progyny and generous adoption/surrogacy support. Backup child and adult care plus inclusive eligibility extend support across diverse family structures.
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Healthcare Strength — Multiple PPO and HSA medical options include telemedicine and second-opinion services, alongside robust mental-health access through Spring Health with no‑cost therapy sessions. The breadth of medical and behavioral health resources is highlighted as a strength.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) provides a competitive employer match each pay period, with an additional company retirement contribution after one year of service. Financial wellness tools and an employee stock purchase plan further bolster long‑term savings.
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What We Do
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.
