Corporate Controller

Corporate Controller

We are seeking a Corporate Controller to lead the company's global accounting and financial reporting function. Reporting to the CFO, this role is accountable for the performance, quality, and continuous improvement of multiple related accounting teams, ensuring the delivery of accurate, timely, and compliant financial information to support business objectives.

The Corporate Controller plays a critical leadership role in developing departmental plans, aligning resources to organizational priorities, and driving operational excellence across the accounting function. The position requires a strong balance of technical accounting expertise, leadership capability, and business acumen, with decisions guided by corporate strategy, resource availability, and functional plans.

What You'll Do Lead the Global Accounting Function

Provide leadership to managers and professional staff across multiple accounting areas (e.g., AP/AR, GL, and consolidations)

Ensure monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation processes are accurate and on time

Oversee global accounting operations, ensuring alignment with business needs and organizational objectives

Financial Reporting & Compliance

Own the preparation and delivery of internal and external financial reporting in accordance with IFRS or US GAAP

Ensure compliance with regulatory, audit, and tax requirements across jurisdictions

Lead the external audit process and maintain strong relationships with auditors and advisors

Establish and maintain a robust internal control environment, including SOX where applicable

Departmental Planning & Resource Alignment

Develop and execute departmental plans covering operational priorities, process improvements, and organizational initiatives

Align team objectives and resources with annual business plans and company strategy

Decide on priorities and trade-offs based on resource availability and organizational goals

Continuously assess and optimize team structure, capacity, and capability

Operational Excellence & Problem Solving

Identify and resolve complex accounting, operational, and organizational challenges

Drive continuous improvement in the efficiency, scalability, and quality of accounting processes and systems, strengthening close cycles, reporting accuracy, and control effectiveness

Recognize and address the cross-functional impact of accounting decisions on broader business performance

Business Partnership & Insight

Partner with FP&A, Tax, Legal, and business leaders to ensure alignment between financial reporting and operational activities

Support strategic initiatives such as product launches, pricing models, and market expansion with accounting and financial guidance

Contribute to organizational decision-making by providing reliable financial insights and analysis

What You Bring Experience & Expertise

12+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance, including leadership of multiple teams or functions

Deep expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, and global close processes

Experience in a complex multi-entity or multinational environment

Leadership & Accountability

Proven ability to lead managers and professional staff, with accountability for performance across multiple teams

Experience developing and executing departmental plans aligned to broader organizational priorities

Strong capability to set priorities, allocate resources, and drive results within a structured, policy-driven environment

Track record of delivering high-quality outputs and continuous operational improvement

Technical & Functional Skills

Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial systems, and regulatory requirements

Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and financial reporting tools

Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit processes

Business Acumen & Problem Solving

Strong understanding of business drivers and how accounting decisions affect broader organizational performance

Demonstrated ability to solve complex operational and organizational problems

Ability to balance technical rigor with practical business outcomes

Education & Credentials

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

CPA or equivalent designation required

Success in This Role Looks Like

Accounting teams consistently deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality financial results

Departmental plans and priorities are clearly aligned with business objectives and resource capacity

The global accounting function operates with strong controls, efficient processes, and room to scale

Complex challenges are addressed proactively and effectively, with minimal disruption to operations

The accounting function is recognized as a trusted partner that supports and enables organizational performance

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. 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 advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 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 Intelex

Since 1992, Intelex Technologies, ULC. is a global leader in the development and support of software solutions for Environment, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) programs. Our scalable, web-based software provides clients with unprecedented flexibility in managing, tracking and reporting on essential corporate information. Intelex software easily integrates with common ERP systems like SAP and PeopleSoft creating a seamless solution for enterprise-wide information management. Intelex’s friendly, knowledgeable staff ensures our almost 1400 clients and over 3.5 million users from companies across the globe get the most out of our groundbreaking, user-friendly software solutions. Visit www.intelex.com to learn more.

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 application process, please contact us at .

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 120,000.00 - 200,000.00

Our use of recruitment matching AI technology

We use an AI-powered tool, provided by Eightfold AI, Inc. in our recruitment process to help us in providing you the ability to view the most relevant jobs that are matched to your skills and experience. This AI tool also assists our recruiters in assessing and evaluating your job application. This tool is a matching model based on factors such as the skills specified in the job description and specific selection criteria our recruitment teams have configured. We do not make decisions about Applicants solely based on the results of the matching model.

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