Corporate Controller
Fortive • Remote • Full Time
Posted on Tue, Aug 18, 2026
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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA or equivalent designation required
- 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
AuditFriendly salary estimate
The employer did not post a salary for this role. Based on AuditFriendly's salary intelligence model (comparable live postings, role, seniority, and location), we estimate base pay of CA$73,000–CA$91,000 per year (median ~CA$73,000). This is an AuditFriendly estimate, not an employer-provided figure.
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