Junior Controller

The Junior Controller is a key member of the Fluke EMEA Controlling Team, which consists of 18 FTEs, and reports one of the Regional Controllers. In this role, you will be responsible for the financial controlling of several legal entities within a designated region. Key responsibilities include managing balance sheet and P&L accounts, ensuring compliance with statutory and corporate income tax (CIT) requirements, and maintaining adherence to internal controls (SOX). The ideal candidate will also take the lead in identifying and driving improvement initiatives related to accounting processes and internal control frameworks. You will join a high-performing, friendly and supportive team. Test Your Skills * Manage the statutory reporting cycle for the legal entities in the assigned region, in close cooperation with the other controlling team members and the external auditors. * Review, analyze and correct the balance sheet account of the assigned legal entities. Corrections are followed up with the process owner of the transactions to ensure process improvements. * Review, analyze and correct transactions on assigned cost centers for all impacted EMEA legal entities. Prepare and present the annual budget cycle for the assigned cost centers and manage the monthly forecast updates. Be the business partner for the Cost center owners under your management. * Ensure a timely and correct Month End Close and Reporting cycle, within tight closing schedules. * With the support of the Regional Controller, own assigned complex accounting flows within the Controlling team (e.g., Cost accounting, Transfer pricing, Statutory management, CIT reporting, Currency management). * Take ownership of the various internal (US GAAP) and external tax reporting (CIT) and support tax audits (CIT/VAT/Wage tax) for your legal entities. * Support the various internal and external compliance audits (e.g., SOX, IA, ACP). * As representative of the EMEA (Controlling) Finance team, support the involvement of the EMEA (Controlling) Finance team in projects that support continues improvement and current business developments. * Be part of an open and supportive team culture. * Maintain close relationships with other European and Corporate finance teams to ensure business decisions are consistent with the interests of the wider Fluke and Fortive. Qualifications * A bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting * Background in auditing/ compliance is preferred * At minimum 2-3 years of related financial experience in an international environment * Experience and knowledge of GAAP (preferably US GAAP) and financial accounting * Strong communication skills in English (both written and verbal) * High level of accuracy and attention to detail * Hands-on mentality with a pro-active attitude * Experience with ERP software (preferably Oracle) and proficient Excel skills * Ability to work in a dynamic and flexible environment * Continuous improvement mindset * Ambition to grow Fortive Corporation Overview Fortive's essential technology makes the world safer and more productive. 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. We are a diverse team 10,000 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. At Fortive, we believe in growth. We're honest about what's working and what isn't, and we never stop improving and innovating. Fortive: For you, for us, for growth. About Fluke Fluke is leading the world in creating software, test tools and technology that will support customers today and in the future. We are a customer-obsessed market leader with a strong reputation for reliability, quality and safety.A wholly owned subsidiary of Fortive Corporation (www.fortive.com), Fluke is a global corporation headquartered in the greater Seattle area. Driven by the successful Fortive Business System, Fluke offers the passion of a startup with the resources of a Fortune 500 company. We are focused on the growth of our individual employees, teams and the Fluke brand. We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. 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