Manager SOX Business Controls

Position: Manager SOX Business Controls

Why this opportunity is unique:

You will play a critical role in shaping the future of internal controls and SOX compliance across all 10 global Operating Companies. You will lead and execute key SOX activities while accelerating our AI transformation strategy by challenging traditional ways of working, identifying opportunities for AI and automation, and scaling innovative solutions that strengthen our control environment and enable our teams to work more effectively.

The role:

You will support the Senior Director, Global SOX Compliance in driving SOX compliance and advancing the transformation of the SOX program across Fortive’s decentralized Operating Company model. You will partner with key stakeholders and SOX Champions across our global businesses to strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to leverage AI, automation, and data to improve how SOX activities are performed.

• Contribute to the evolution of the SOX compliance program through continuous improvement of internal controls and processes.
• Lead and execute assigned SOX planning and risk assessment activities, including scoping, evaluating process and control changes, and identifying emerging risks.
• Lead and perform internal controls testing over financial reporting at the corporate level and selected Operating Companies, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results while leveraging AI and technology where appropriate.
• Draft meaningful findings and recommendations that clearly communicate risks and help Operating Companies strengthen their internal controls.
• Develop and deliver training to SOX Champions across Fortive’s decentralized Operating Company structure, including process documentation, testing methodology, management review controls, and controls over Information Produced by the Entity (IPE).
• Develop effective relationships with external auditors and key internal SOX Champions across in-scope locations.
• Serve as an advisor to SOX Champions on leading internal control practices, testing strategies, and remediation activities.
• Assist with control deficiency evaluation and aggregation analysis and partner with SOX Champions to develop and monitor remediation plans.
• Help drive the SOX AI transformation strategy by identifying high-value opportunities, implementing AI-enabled solutions, and driving adoption and new ways of working across the global SOX organization.
• Lead and coach SOX team members, providing guidance and feedback to support high-quality execution and build capabilities in internal controls, technology, and emerging AI-enabled ways of working.
• Maintain awareness of emerging SEC and PCAOB expectations and their impact on SOX compliance and internal controls.

The person:

You are a driven and results-oriented leader with proven experience in Sarbanes-Oxley compliance at a Big 4 accounting firm or Fortune 500 public company, ideally with exposure to manufacturing, SaaS, and/or life sciences. You are comfortable taking ownership of complex SOX activities, working hands-on, and leading and coaching others through project-based work. You thrive working across complex, diverse businesses and bring a strong commitment to continuous improvement. You are curious and forward-thinking, with an interest in leveraging AI, automation, and emerging technologies to challenge traditional ways of working. You are an exceptional communicator with the business acumen and executive presence to build relationships and influence senior management across a global organization.

Professional Background & Attributes:

• BA/BS degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of SOX compliance experience with a Big 4 accounting firm or Fortune 500 public company. 
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, the COSO internal control framework, PCAOB audit standards, and SOX compliance requirements. 
• Strong understanding of business processes, financial reporting risks, internal controls, and the technology environment supporting financial reporting, including IT general controls.
• Experience evaluating SOC 1 reports. 
• Ability to lead and coach teams, manage multiple priorities, and drive results in a dynamic and changing environment, with a passion for developing others and enabling their success.
• Executive presence and strong communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across a decentralized global organization. 
• Demonstrated ability to adopt and leverage AI, automation, data analytics, or emerging technologies to improve processes and ways of working, with an interest in helping others adopt new capabilities.
• Ability to travel 10–20%, domestically and internationally. 
• CPA, CIA, CFE, or equivalent professional certification preferred.

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