LATAM Internal Control and Technical Accounting Manager

Location: São Paulo, Brazil (LATAM Region) 

Why You Should Join ASP (A Fortive Operating Company)

At ASP, we're building a strong foundation for sustainable growth across the LATAM region. As part of Fortive, we're committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and empowering our people to make a meaningful impact. This role offers the opportunity to lead critical compliance initiatives, shape internal control frameworks, and collaborate across diverse teams in a dynamic, global environment.

What You'll Do

As the Internal Control and Technical Accounting Manager – LATAM, you will lead the development and execution of robust internal control systems, SOX compliance programs, and support on US GAAP accounting rules and standards across all ASP LATAM legal entities. You'll serve as a strategic advisor and hands-on expert, driving risk mitigation, audit readiness, and technical accounting excellence.

Key responsibilities include:

• Design, implement, and maintain a strong internal control environment across LATAM entities.
• Research and advise on complex technical accounting issues (e.g., revenue recognition, leases, goodwill impairment) under US GAAP.
• Lead the LATAM SOX program, including process reviews, control testing, and remediation planning.
• Provide training and guidance on SOX, segregation of duties, records management, and corporate control standards.
• Conduct operational audits based on risk assessments, identify root causes, and recommend performance-enhancing solutions.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring timely resolution of findings.
• Facilitate knowledge sharing of audit findings and best practices across the LATAM finance organization.
• Organize annual balance sheet reviews and manage quarterly disclosure and control self-assessment questionnaires.
• Oversee the monthly account reconciliation process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness.
• Prioritize and manage multiple projects and ad hoc tasks effectively.

What You Bring

Must-Have Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's degree preferred).
• 6–7 years of progressive experience in finance, internal controls, technical accounting or compliance.
• Deep understanding of SOX framework, segregation of duties, Technical Accounting, US GAAP and operational risk management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Microsoft Excel.
• Fluent in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA certification.
• Experience in a compliance or internal audit role.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
• Collaborative mindset with a proactive, hands-on approach.

What You'll Get

We offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and professional growth:

• Competitive salary and performance-based incentives
• Flexible work arrangements
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• Generous vacation and paid time off
• Parental leave and family support programs
• Learning and development opportunities through Fortive University
• Inclusive and diverse workplace culture
• Global career advancement potential

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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. 

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 ASP 

ASP is a leading global provider of innovative sterilization and disinfection solutions, and a pioneer of low-temperature hydrogen peroxide sterilization technology.  

ASP's mission is to protect patients during their most critical moments. We support healthcare facilities in the fight to protect patients against hospital acquired infections, which are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality. ASP's products, which are sold globally, include the STERRAD system for sterilizing instruments and the EVOTECH and ENDOCLENS systems for endoscope reprocessing and cleaning. 

We Are an Equal Opportunity Employer

Fortive Corporation and all Fortive Companies are proud to be equal opportunity employers. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or other characteristics protected by law. Fortive and all Fortive Companies are also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment application process, please contact us

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