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The Director of SEC Reporting is a critical and highly visible role within Newco’s finance organization and the broader Company. This role will lead all corporate accounting and reporting activities relating to SEC Reporting and will work in collaboration with the Corporate Finance team on SOX Compliance, US GAAP accounting matters and company accounting policies, as well as the review and adoption of new accounting pronouncements. This role will also interface with the Investor Relations team in developing earnings materials and will take lead on project management relating to certain initiatives and high value finance and accounting projects, including involvement with acquisition integration and purchase accounting. The Director of SEC reporting will need to be an energetic and articulate individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills with a proven track record of cross-functional collaboration. This role is a critical liaison between Newco’s corporate teams and OpCo leadership.

Key responsibilities of the role include:

Lead the planning, preparation, and filing of NewCo’s 10-Q’s, 10-K’s, earnings release 8-Ks and other external reports, while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and SEC regulations. Partner with NewCo’s investor relations function to maintain the consistency of financial information provided externally and support for investor relation information requests.  Collaborate cross-functionally with legal, treasury, and communication functions on strategic projects.  Serve as the key point of contact for external auditors in planning and executing their work. Research technical accounting matters as necessary to support both Operating Company and Corporate management. Assist in the preparation of ad-hoc requests for analyses and information.  Lead the completion of various surveys (i.e. Fortune 500, Census Bureau, etc.) as required. Lead and/or participate in the continuous improvement of Newco’s finance processes, utilizing the Newco Business System (NBS)

Qualifications

Our successful candidate will be an excellent communicator, intellectually curious, and have a strong work ethic, in addition to being a self-starter with the bandwidth to manage competing priorities and work on several key projects at a given time. This individual will have the capability and knowledge to move seamlessly between detail and strategy and be able to communicate effectively across finance teams and the broader organization. It is important that our candidate have strong interpersonal skills with an ability to work with people at multiple levels throughout our organization, including the Company’s CEO, CFO, CAO, Investor Relations VP, and other members of leadership. Our successful candidate will have already held senior finance roles within a global multi-national organization and will have a proven track record of driving financial results and a demonstrated ability of leading a SEC reporting team.

To be a good fit for this opportunity, you will also have/be:

Detail-oriented with objective of consistently delivering high quality work products, while being able to step back to see the big picture. Process-oriented with an ability to communicate goals, accomplishments, risks, and next steps at all stages of a project. Strong leader and with proven talent development skills. Solid technical background in SEC reporting for large public companies, US GAAP, and ability to research, understand and communicate technical issues in an effective and operational manner. Must be very customer focused in all aspects of the job. Ability to effectively recognize differences in application of accounting principles among multiple businesses/locations/countries and evaluate appropriateness based on varying facts and circumstances. Ability to identify potential internal control matters and suggest solutions to improve internal control systems and financial integrity across multiple business units/countries. Ability to assess the impact of new accounting pronouncements on the Company’s consolidated financial statements in a highly accurate and timely manner. Successfully support functional and operating unit leaders to understand and improve financial results on a sustainable basis. The individual must be a professional that takes pride in his/her work and who can deliver results. Dependable resource that will “do what it takes” to get the job done.

Education and Experience:

BS or BA Degree in Finance or Accounting required; CPA required, minimum 10 years’ experience. Strong technical background in SEC reporting for large public companies, US GAAP, and ability to understand, implement and communicate very technical issues in a simple and effective manner. Experience defining complex problems and designing, implementing, and maintaining effective processes, with a customer focus. Strong global business perspective with understanding of a multinational organization with multiple business units is strongly preferred. Experience in the financial aspects of revenue recognition, impairment, acquisitions and divestitures, due diligence and post-merger integration, reserves, tax accounting is preferred. Managerial experience in a “Big 4” accounting firm and operational controllership experience is strongly preferred. Knowledge of Workiva and XBRL.

 

NEWCO OVERVIEW 
Every day, engineers transform scientific potential into real-world impact, reshaping how we live and work. At this pivotal moment in technology, Fortive is creating a focused, standalone company poised to capitalize on powerful long-term trends with mission critical technologies advancing an electrified and digital future. Our team of scientists, engineers, and technologists is joining forces to pioneer solutions that will shape the future of industry. 

Introducing NewCo¹, a global technology company uniting trusted brands solving tough challenges to speed breakthroughs at leading companies, research institutions, and governments, across the semiconductor/communications/diversified electronics, industrial manufacturing, utilities, and aero, defense, and space industries.
 
NewCo is fueled by a global team of changemakers, committed to continuous improvement and a strong culture rooted in disciplined execution. For more information please visit: https://careers.fortive.com/newco-opportunities/

¹ Official name to be announced soon.  
 

Fortive Corporation Overview

Fortive’s essential technology makes the world stronger, safer, and smarter. We accelerate transformation across a broad range of applications including environmental, health and safety compliance, industrial condition monitoring, next-generation product design, and healthcare safety solutions.

We are a global industrial technology innovator with a startup spirit. Our forward-looking companies lead the way in software-powered workflow solutions, data-driven intelligence, AI-powered automation, and other disruptive technologies. 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 groundbreaking sustainability solutions.

We are a diverse team 18,000 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.