AMETEK

Director of Finance, Business Controller

AMETEK • $180K — $225K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including multinational operations and team management.
  • Proven track record in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and strategic business partnering.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and international accounting standards.
  • Expertise in financial consolidation and reporting systems (HFM experience highly desirable).

Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement financial strategies supporting various corporate projects.
  • Drive the organization to achieve short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Act as a key business partner to other functions, providing financial advice and support for decision-making.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business performance and achieve organizational goals.
  • Oversee general and transaction accounting, cost accounting, and financial analysis.
  • Lead SOX quarterly requirements and ensure effectiveness of internal control procedures.
  • Assist in managing and developing the accounting/finance team.

Benefits

  • Office-based leadership role with frequent interaction across functions.
  • Opportunity for collaboration with international teams and occasional global travel.
  • Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with shifting priorities.
Full Job Description
Reporting to the DVP Business Unit Controller, the Director of Finance, Business Controller is responsible for internal controls and accurate financial reporting, while partnering with senior leadership to drive strategic initiatives. This role acts as key business partner accross functions, supporting strong decision-making and organizational performance in a fast-paced, global environment.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership
  • Develop and implement financial strategies supporting strategic, technological, commercial, and operational projects.
  • Drive the organization to achieve short- and long-term business objectives.
  • Act as a key business partner to other functions (HR, Operations, Sales, etc.), providing financial advice, recommendations, and support for decision-making.
  • Collaborate cross-functionally to drive business performance and achieve organizational goals
  • Develop, monitor, and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) for financial and operational effectiveness, providing actionable insights and recommendations to management.

Financial Management & Reporting
  • Oversee general and transaction accounting, cost accounting, and financial analysis.
  • Prepare and submit monthly US GAAP financials in HFM system; ensure conformity with US GAAP, local statutory requirements, Sarbanes-Oxley, and corporate policies.
  • Manage recurring forecasting processes, coordinate budgeting, and support strategic planning.
  • Ensure timely, accurate, and integrity of financial data.

Compliance & Internal Controls
  • Lead SOX quarterly requirements, such as account reconciliations and key controls.
  • Ensure effectiveness and enforcement of internal control procedures (SOX).
  • Oversee credit management activities, including collection optimization and risk management.
  • Negotiate guarantee lines and conditions for international credit instruments.

Team Leadership & Development
  • Assist BU Controller in Managing and developing the accounting/finance team
  • Support team evolution, skill development, and succession planning.
  • Foster a culture of recognition, engagement, and alignment with company vision and values

Continuous Improvement
  • Drive permanent and sustainable actions to improve processes, eliminate disfunctions, and suggest improvements.
  • Lead remediation actions as needed.


Requirements

Education & Experience
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CPA or MBA preferred.
  • Minimum 10 years of progressive finance leadership experience, including multinational operations and team management.
  • Proven track record in financial planning, reporting, compliance, and strategic business partnering.

Technical Requirements
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SOX compliance, and international accounting standards.
  • Expertise in financial consolidation and reporting systems (HFM experience highly desirable).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and financial analysis tools.
  • Experience managing cash flow, FX, loans, and relationships with financial institutions.
  • Ability to develop and monitor KPIs for financial and operational performance.
  • Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

Soft Skills
  • Exceptional leadership and team development capabilities.
  • Strong strategic thinking and ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • High attention to detail, organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.


WORKING ENVIORNMENT:
  • Office-based leadership role with frequent interaction across finance, operations, HR, and senior management.
  • Requires collaboration with international teams and occasional travel to global subsidiaries.
  • Fast-paced, growth-oriented environment with shifting priorities and cross-functional teamwork.
  • Up to 25% Travel


Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 180,000

Salary Maximum: 225,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

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About AMETEK

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5 billion. The company has more than 200 operating locations and a global workforce of over 19,000 employees. AMETEK's Corporate Growth Plan is based on Four Key Strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion and New Products. AMETEK's objective is double-digit percentage growth in earnings per share over the business cycle and a superior return on total capital. The common stock of AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500.
Learn more about AMETEK
Size
18,500 employees
Market Cap
$31.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$872.4 million
Founded
1930
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$4.5 billion
NASDAQ

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