Corporate Controller

Fortive Corporation (SE); Canada; Remote; CAD 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Fortive Corporation is seeking a Corporate Controller to lead a global accounting and financial reporting function reporting to the CFO. You will oversee multiple accounting teams, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant financial information to support business objectives across the enterprise.

The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, leadership, and business acumen with a track record in complex multinational environments, internal controls, and external audits. CPA preferred.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance with leadership across multiple teams
• Deep expertise in technical accounting, financial reporting, and global close processes
• Experience in complex multi-entity or multinational environments
• CPA or equivalent designation required
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit processes

Responsibilities

• Lead the global accounting function including AP/AR, GL, and consolidations
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual closes and consolidate reporting
• Drive compliance with IFRS or US GAAP and manage external audits
• Develop departmental plans, align resources with strategy, and drive process improvements
• Partner with FP&A, Tax, Legal and business leaders to provide reliable financial insights

Skills

Leadership

Accounting expertise

IFRS/US GAAP

SOX/Controls

ERP systems (NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)

Multi-entity experience

CPA

Business acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or equivalent designation

Tools

NetSuite

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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 [e-mail].

Pay Range

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

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

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 [e-mail].