General Accounting Manager at Fortive

Glenwood, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Nov, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

General Accounting, Financial Reporting, Audit Coordination, Month-End Closing, Internal Controls, SOX Compliance, Fixed Asset Management, Intercompany Accounting, Foreign Entity Consolidations, ERP Systems, Oracle, Microsoft Excel, Analytical Skills, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Communication Skills

Industry

electrical;Appliances;and Electronics Manufacturing

Description

Your responsibilities will include managing month-end closing, financial reporting, and audit coordination. Lead and continuously improve the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations. Ensure the accurate and timely delivery of financial results, driving standard work, clear ownership, and operational excellence across all activities. Act as the key point of contact for internal and external auditors, coordinating SOX compliance and testing activities, ensuring timely delivery of documentation, and supporting strong internal control framework. Support management in key functional areas such as annual physical inventory, fixed asset management, intercompany accounting, and foreign entity consolidations, applying consistent processes and standard work across regions. Partner with the ERP project team to support Oracle implementation, providing accounting insight on system design, testing, and process alignment. Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to identify improvement opportunities, eliminate waste, and implement sustainable process enhancements using FBS tools and problem-solving methodologies to enhance efficiency, accuracy and productivity. Attract, develop, and lead a high-performing accounting team by fostering engagement, building competencies, and promoting a culture of continuous learning, feedback, and accountability. Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required; CPA or advanced degree preferred. 5+ years of progressive experience managing teams within accounting or finance, ideally in a public-company environment. Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and solid experience with ERP systems, preferably Oracle; familiarity with business intelligence tools such as Power BI or Tableau is a plus. Comprehensive understanding of US GAAP and internal control frameworks (SOX). Excellent communication skills, written, verbal, and listening, with the ability to clearly convey complex financial information across all levels of the organization Demonstrated analytical rigor, critical thinking, and sound business judgment. Proven continuous improvement mindset, driving standard work, automation, and process excellence in line with FBS principles.

Responsibilities

Manage month-end closing, financial reporting, and audit coordination while ensuring accurate and timely delivery of financial results. Act as the key point of contact for auditors and support management in key functional areas such as inventory and fixed asset management.