General Accounting Manager

Job Description:

Come join our extraordinary accounting team as General Accounting Manager!

In this pivotal role, you will partner closely with the Americas Controller and lead the General Accounting team, overseeing all aspects of accounting operations. Your responsibilities will include managing month-end closing, financial reporting, and audit coordination. as well as Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and testing.

Our Finance organization fosters a collaborative and inclusive culture, where every perspective is valued, and teamwork drives results. We are customer-obsessed in our daily work, consistently delivering high-quality financial and accounting support through strong cross-functional partnerships. We are people-focused, committed to developing our teams and solving challenges together.

This position can be done remotely but will require 3 days per month in in Glenwood, Illinois for candidates within a commutable distance. Remote candidates will require some travel, and all will include extended hours during month-end close as needed.

Essential Functions

• 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.

Education & Experience Required

• 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.

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Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. We accelerate transformation in high-impact fields like workplace safety, build environments, and healthcare.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in healthcare sterilization, industrial safety, predictive maintenance, and other mission-critical solutions. 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 advanced technologies that help providers focus on exceptional patient care.

We are a diverse team 10,000 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.

At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating.

Fortive: For you, for us, for growth.

About Fluke Health Solutions

Comprised of four industry leaders-Fluke Biomedical, LANDAUER, RaySafe, and Victoreen - Fluke Health Solutions (FHS) leads the biomedical and radiation detection markets with innovative products and services that help keep customers, patients, and clients safe.

Fluke Biomedical leads the world in manufacturing biomedical test equipment like defibrillator analyzers and digital pressure meters. LANDAUER measures radiation exposure with dosimeter and radiation monitoring badges. RaySafe is the worldwide leader of X-ray test equipment, real-time staff dosimetry, and radiation survey meters. And Victoreen instruments are the trusted source for radiation monitoring systems and quality assurance for nuclear power professionals. At FHS, we believe in your potential - your ability to learn, grow and contribute in meaningful ways. And we believe in giving you the opportunity, accountability, and visibility to do just that.

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. 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 other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].

Bonus or Equity

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

Pay Range

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 89,200.00 - 165,600.00

This position is also eligible for bonus as part of the total compensation package.

The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 89,200.00 - 165,600.00

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. 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 other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us at [email protected].