Senior Accountant

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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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 Industrial Scientific

Industrial Scientific designs and manufactures gas detection products and solutions that protect workers from hazardous conditions around the world. Since our beginnings in 1985, we have pioneered numerous technologies, including the first 3-gas detector, 6-gas detector, wireless gas detector, and even the first gas detector to be included on a NASA space shuttle.Today, we continue to innovate and expand our hardware and software offerings to equip the connected workers of the future. Our latest solutions make it possible to see and respond to hazards in real time, bringing us one step closer to our vision of ending death on the job by 2050.

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.

Bonus or Equity

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

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 76,700.00 - 128,100.00

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

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 76,700.00 - 128,100.00

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 View email address on click.appcast.io.