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Fortive

Financial Controller

Fortive

. Lead statutory reporting and compliance for assigned EMEA legal entities .

Posted 11/4/2026full-timeEindhoven • NetherlandsMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in statutory reporting, tax compliance, and financial reporting within EMEA legal entities, while driving process improvements and collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Statutory ReportingUS GAAPTax ComplianceFinancial ReportingLeadership Skills

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Hard Skills
Financial ReportingBudgetingForecastingCost Center ReportingStatutory ReportingTransfer PricingForeign Currency ManagementAnalytical SkillsProcess ImprovementChange Management
Soft Skills
Communication SkillsLeadership SkillsTeamworkInfluencing StakeholdersCoaching
Certifications & Qualifications
Master's Degree in FinanceMaster's Degree in AccountingMaster's Degree in EconomicsMaster's Degree in Business Administration
Industry Keywords
EMEAMultinational EnvironmentsSOX AuditsInternal AuditsExternal Audits

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Lead statutory reporting and compliance for assigned EMEA legal entities
  • Ensure timely and accurate month-end close, balance sheet reviews, and financial reporting
  • Manage cost center reporting, budgeting, and forecasting while acting as a trusted business partner
  • Develop expertise in statutory reporting, transfer pricing, tax compliance, and foreign currency management
  • Support internal and external audits, including SOX, tax, and statutory audits
  • Coach and develop Assistant Controllers
  • Drive process improvements and participate in cross-functional finance transformation projects
  • Partner with finance teams across EMEA and the US, business stakeholders, and external auditors

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business Administration
  • 5+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, statutory reporting, and tax compliance
  • Experience in multinational and complex EMEA environments
  • Proven ability to drive change, improve processes, and influence stakeholders
  • Strong analytical, communication, and leadership skills
  • Hands-on mindset, continuous improvement focus, and a passion for teamwork

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Broad exposure to accounting, compliance, business partnering, and transformation projects
  • Learning and growth opportunities
  • Collaborative team culture
  • Equal opportunity employer
  • Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities