Senior Manager, Technical Accounting & Compliance at Fortive

DescriptionReporting to the Corporate Controller the Senior Manager - Technical Accounting and Compliance will apply extensive knowledge of finance corporate accounting practices internal controls and GAAP to drive the complex compliance program requirements for ASP. Additionally you will help steer the complex accounting decision making process along with managing day-to-day operations associated with the Technical Accounting and Compliance programs.Heres where youll demonstrate your competencies:Manage direct staff and provide development plans including performance reviews for the staff.Lead the ASP Global SOX Testing program. Provide training and review all assigned internal SOX testing and being a thought leader for other compliance team members and SOX testers globally.Lead the support for both internal and external audit activities throughout the year including the remediation of issues found during those audits.Lead the implementation of new technical accounting standards and corporate compliance initiatives.Analyzing and reviewing financial data and preparing financial statement supporting information.Developing and documenting new accounting policies and procedures as well as reviewing and documenting currently undocumented processes.Identifying and implementing new opportunities for process and productivity improvements in the accounting department by being a leader with the use of Fortive Business Systems (FBS).Researching complex technical accounting issues encountered by the Company including accounting for business combinations revenue recognition issues impairment of Goodwill and other intangible assets etc.Reporting out the financial and control impact arising from technical accounting issues.Adhoc duties as requiredQualifications:The successful candidate will possess the following combination of education and experience:Bachelors degree in Accounting required. Masters degree preferred.CPA preferred.7 years of Big 4 Firm Audit experience and/or direct experience with Technical Financial Accounting in a medium/large corporation preferred.Strong knowledge of US GAAP PCAOB audit standards and SOX compliance requirements.Ability to act and operate independently with minimal daily direction from direct manager to accomplish objectives.Strong verbal and written communication and influencing skills.#LI-CS23Required Experience:Senior Manager Key Skills Internal Audit,Supervising,Data Entry,Compliance,Customer Service,Accounting & Finance,General Ledger Accounting,IFRS,External Audit,Microsoft Excel,ERP,Payroll,Financial statement,ACCA,CPA Employment Type : Full-Time Department / Functional Area: Finance Experience: years Vacancy: 1