The Sr Manager, Global Tax Accounting reports to the Director, Global Tax Accounting and Technology and is responsible for timely and accurate compliance under ASC 740 and in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley requirements. We are committed to providing a technology infrastructure to enable tools and resources for process optimization. With a diverse platform of companies, our business provides opportunities for continuous growth and new challenges.
What You’ll DoThis role is a key contributor and leader to the global tax accounting operations and is principally responsible for governance, review, and modeling of tax provisions of the global company. The Company operating structure is decentralized with several finance organizations and multiple ERP systems. For this reason, effective collaboration with the tax technology team and the local finance teams are required to ensure necessary data is available with high quality and timeliness for the overall process. Your role includes the following:
Income Tax SEC Reporting: Sustain and enhance best practices for ASC740 and Sarbanes-Oxley Requirements. Prepare technical memoranda required to support financial statement records are anticipated and prepared with high quality. Facilitate information required by financial statement auditors. Review and assist with computation of tax items for purchase accounting and business combinations, including FAS 141R and ASC 805. Technical Resource: Provide technical guidance and process improvements for non-US entities, e.g., issue identification and analysis requirements, annual computation and subsequent true-up for US GAAP to local GAAP/IFRS to local tax. Recognize tax implications of transactions with ability to plan and implement steps needed to minimize tax and appropriately report. Process Optimization: Drive standardization and automation of global tax accounting processes to improve accuracy and efficiency. Ensure alignment between tax reporting processes and broader finance and business strategies. Organizational Stakeholders: Develop and maintain collaborative relationships throughout the corporate organization, including those responsible for financial reporting, forecasting, and internal audit.We believe our tax team thrives in our environment where individuals can actively engage in projects to fully utilize our tax attributes and integrate new businesses into our processes and corporate structure. With that in mind – in addition to your contributions to our global tax operations, you will:
Grow your subject matter expertise through research and analysis to our ever-evolving business Actively participate in projects to continue our investments in tax technology tools Be supported in efforts to continue your training, staying current in tax developments, and establishing yourself in the tax community Qualifications & Certifications Bachelor’s degree required, preferably in accounting, finance or related field Master’s in taxation or accounting, preferred CPA certification, preferred 8+ years of progressive corporate or public accounting experience in income tax, including progressive experience in global tax accounting for multi-national corporations. Skills & Competencies Experience with tax software (e.g., CorpTax), MSFT Office Suite, efficiency tools (e.g., Power BI Platform, Alteryx), and tools for consolidation and reporting (e.g., OneStream, Workiva). Knowledge of overall workflow of accounting within ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle). Demonstrated ability to translate complex tax accounting concepts into actionable strategies. Demonstrated knowledge of ASC 740 and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements with demonstrated ability to apply knowledge to unique facts of a business. Demonstrated mentoring or development of others. Strong communication skills with ability to interact with effectively with external advisors and finance teams throughout the organization. Results-oriented, technically-curious, and values effective collaboration. High level of integrity and a commitment to upholding professional standards. We are tax optimizers at heart, we hope you are too!
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.
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