Finance Controller, Global

Finance Controller, Global

Location

Pittsburgh, PA (Remote flexibility based on candidate profile)

Reporting to

Chief Financial Officer

The Role

The Global Finance Controller leads the company’s global accounting, financial reporting, tax, internal controls, and compliance functions. This role is responsible for the end-to-end execution and continuous improvement of core accounting processes, including Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, Record-to-Report, tax, and international statutory reporting.

As a key member of the finance leadership team, the Controller ensures the integrity, accuracy, and timeliness of financial results in compliance with U.S. GAAP, local statutory requirements, and Fortive policies. This leader will drive a culture of strong internal controls, operational excellence, and accountability across all regions, while enabling scalable processes to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

1. Accounting Operations

• Lead global accounting operations across Order-to-Cash, Procure-to-Pay, and Record-to-Report cycles, including AP, T&E, billing, collections, fixed assets, intercompany, payroll accounting, and tax
• Deliver operational KPIs and ensure consistent execution of standard work and best practices across all accounting processes
• Partner cross-functionally (Legal, HR, Commercial, Operations) to define and document accounting policies and positions for key business activities
• Proactively identify financial risks and opportunities through deep collaboration with business partners

2. Financial Reporting

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, transparency, and timeliness of financial reporting
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, intercompany eliminations, and variance analyses
• Drive accountability for close cycle performance, including achieving target “days to close”
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP...