Position Description:

We are seeking a collaborative and highly motivated accounting professional who will play a critical role in our SEC and financial reporting. Working under the leadership of the Director of SEC Reporting, you will primarily be responsible for preparing the financial statements and footnotes in SEC filings, as well as working closely with our corporate team with various accounting and reporting activities. You will work collaboratively with teams from across the Company, including Corporate FP&A, OpCo Finance Teams, Investor relations, Tax, and Treasury. Career progression opportunities exist within the Corporate finance group as well as within the finance groups of our OpCos. 

Candidate Profile and Responsibilities:

Assist in the preparation of SEC filings on Form 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K earnings release, Proxy, and other external reports Assist the Investor relations team in preparing earnings materials, press releases and related financial analysis and disclosures on a GAAP and non-GAAP basis.    Coordinate and assist in the gathering and analysis of information generated by other departments and OpCo’s for the preparation of the SEC-related filings and earnings releases Coordinate and assist with the external auditors  Monitor new accounting pronouncements and support related implementation   Assist with technical accounting analysis, including those associated with M&A activities Special projects and other related activities on an Ad hoc basis 

Qualifications

Our successful candidate will be intellectually curious and highly motivated, with an ability to effectively collaborate across multi-disciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities at a time, working in a fast-paced environment.  It is important that our candidate demonstrate a desire to learn and grow, an ability to operate both independently and in collaboration with Corporate Finance teams and OpCo Finance teams, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves and continuously improve. To be a good fit for this opportunity, you will also have/be:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or other business-related field required; CPA preferred Comfortable working in a highly decentralized environment  3+ years of progressive experience working across accounting and reporting processes, with public company or public accounting experience being a plus Critical thinking and analysis skills with strong attention to detail Applied experience with SEC reporting a plus Proficiency with financial reporting systems (HFM or OneStream preferred), Excel, and other systems used to perform business analysis; Workiva experience a plus A hands-on and can-do approach with a desire to continue learning and developing

NEWCO OVERVIEW

Every day, engineers transform scientific potential into real-world impact, reshaping how we live and work. At this pivotal moment in technology, Fortive is creating a focused, standalone company poised to capitalize on powerful long-term trends with mission critical technologies advancing an electrified and digital future. Our team of scientists, engineers, and technologists is joining forces to pioneer solutions that will shape the future of industry.

Introducing NewCo¹, a global technology company uniting trusted brands solving tough challenges to speed breakthroughs at leading companies, research institutions, and governments, across the semiconductor/communications/diversified electronics, industrial manufacturing, utilities, and aero, defense, and space industries.

NewCo is fueled by a global team of changemakers, committed to continuous improvement and a strong culture rooted in disciplined execution. For more information please visit: https://careers.fortive.com/newco-opportunities/

¹ Official name to be announced soon.  
 

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.