Technical Accounting & Consolidations Manager

About the role

We are seeking a collaborative, intellectually curious, and highly motivated accounting professional to support Fortive’s technical accounting and consolidation activities. Reporting to the Director of Consolidations and Reporting, this role will research and analyze complex accounting matters, prepare technical accounting memoranda and policy updates, support SEC reporting activities, and contribute to enterprise‑wide consolidation processes using OneStream. The position offers broad exposure to significant business transactions and accounting topics, including revenue recognition, financing‑related initiatives, lease accounting, impairment analyses, foreign currency matters, acquisitions and divestitures, and other complex matters across Fortive’s operating companies. The role partners closely with Corporate Accounting, Corporate FP&A, OpCo Finance teams, Investor Relations, Tax, Treasury, Corporate Development, and external auditors, with career progression opportunities across Corporate Finance and Fortive’s OpCos.

Key Responsibilities

• Research and analyze technical accounting matters to support Operating Company and Corporate management, including preparation of technical accounting memoranda, position papers, and policy updates.
• Partner with OpCos, Corporate Accounting, Corporate Development, Tax, Treasury, and other teams to provide guidance on new business models, complex transactions, and evolving accounting matters.
• Lead the annual impairment analysis for goodwill and intangible assets.
• Serve as a subject‑matter resource on revenue recognition, lease accounting, foreign currency matters, net investment hedging analyses, intercompany accounting considerations, and other complex accounting topics.
• Support acquisition‑related accounting and reporting activities, including purchase accounting, valuation work, opening balance sheet review, and related ASC 805 analyses.
• Lead enterprise‑wide consolidation activities, including actuals, forecasts, budgets, quarterly balance sheet and income statement analytical reviews, CTA validation, and other reporting processes using OneStream.
• Liaise with external auditors in planning and executing their work, including support for technical accounting reviews, audit matters, and quarterly reporting requests.
• Support the CAO, Segment CAO, VP of Accounting & Reporting, Director of Consolidations and Reporting, and finance leadership in focused accounting projects across Fortive’s operating companies.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and participate in the continuous improvement of Fortive’s finance processes, utilizing the Fortive Business System.

Qualifications

• CPA with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required).
• 3–4+ years of audit, technical accounting, consolidations, and/or financial reporting experience, preferably with public‑company exposure.
• Strong U.S. GAAP background with the ability to research, understand, document, and communicate complex technical accounting matters effectively.
• Proficiency with financial reporting systems, Excel, and other business analysis tools; ability to leverage AI, automation, and agent‑based technologies to improve efficiency, quality, and consistency of research and documentation.
• OneStream experience preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, project‑management, written and verbal communication skills; ability to manage multiple priorities and coordinate across Corporate and OpCo teams.
• Detail‑oriented, forward‑thinking, collaborative, and committed to delivering high‑quality work with uncompromising ethics and integrity.

Compensation

• Salary range (local currency): 114,540.00 – 191,245.00
• Eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Company Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high‑impact fields such as workplace safety, built environments, and healthcare. As a global industrial‑technology innovator with a startup spirit, our companies lead in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission‑critical solutions. Our diverse team of 10,000 + employees is united by a dynamic, inclusive culture and energized by limitless learning and growth. We use the proven Fortive Business System (FBS) to accelerate positive impact and foster continuous improvement.

Fortive is an equal‑opportunity employer. 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 any other characteristic protected by law. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities; please contact applyassistance@fortive.com for assistance.