Finance Coordinator - Financial Accounting (Montreal)

Finance Coordinator - Financial Accounting (Montreal)

03 Oct
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Fortive Corporation
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Montreal

03 Oct

Fortive Corporation

Montreal

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., Oversee global accounting operations, ensuring alignment with business needs and organizational objectives 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 Departmental Planning & Resource Alignment Develop and execute departmental plans covering operational priorities, process improvements, and organizational initiatives 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 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 ~ Proven ability to lead managers and professional staff, with accountability for performance across multiple teams 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 Technical & Functional Skills Comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, financial systems, and regulatory requirements NetSuite, SAP, or Oracle) and financial reporting tools Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit processes Solid understanding of business drivers and how accounting decisions affect broader organizational performance 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 The global accounting function operates with strong controls, efficient processes, and room to scale The accounting function is recognized as a trusted partner that supports and enables organizational performance 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. is a global leader in the development and support of software solutions for Environment, Health, Safety and Quality (EHSQ) programs. Our scalable, web-based software provides clients with unprecedented flexibility in managing, tracking and reporting on essential corporate information. Intelex software easily integrates with common ERP systems like SAP and PeopleSoft creating a seamless solution for enterprise-wide information management.

Intelex’s friendly, knowledgeable staff ensures our almost 1400 clients and over 3.5 million users from companies across the globe get the most out of our groundbreaking, user-friendly software solutions. 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] salary range for this position (in local currency) is 120,000.00 - 200,000.00 The salary range for this position (in local currency) is 120,000.00 - 200,000.00 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 applyassistance@fortive.

📌 Finance Coordinator - Financial Accounting (Montreal)
🏢 Fortive Corporation
📍 Montreal

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