Accounting Manager, Power Instruments

Ametek, Inc. • City of Rochester, NY

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About The Position

At AMETEK, we don’t just manufacture market-leading electronic instruments and electromechanical devices — we are using innovation to make the world a better place; technology to improve lives; and talent to solve challenges that matter.
Job Summary:
The Accounting Manager oversees all accounting operations within a manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective support of plant operations. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and business leadership to deliver financial insights that drive efficiency, cost reduction, and profitability. The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the month‑end close process, supporting forecasting and budgeting activities, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies. In addition, this role provides financial analysis to support strategic decision‑making, monitors manufacturing performance metrics, and leads continuous improvement efforts across financial processes to strengthen operational and financial outcomes.

Requirements

• BS in Accounting or Finance required
• The Candidate will have a minimum of 3-5 years of progressive financial experience in with at least 2 years in a financial management and leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, ASC 606 – experience with monthly/quarterly closings; experience with compliance and documentation
• Knowledge and experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer skills – pivot tables, look-up formulas, Oracle and HFM background a plus
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude

Nice To Haves

• The Accounting Manager must possess outstanding analytical skills, strong communication skills (both verbal and written), proven problem-solving capability, good understanding of GAAP with Sarbanes-Oxley and strong computer skills including MS Office products.
• Oracle experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the Segment Controller and Business Unit Controller to drive unit performance in achieving budgeted and forecasted financial metrics
• Support and lead aspects of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, reporting and audit activities for the business
• Ensure credibility by providing timely and accurate financial statements, analysis of budgets, financial trends and work with the sales and operations teams on forecasting
• Review financial processes and recommend/implement improvements through simplification and/or automation
• Work with staff to improve and standardize activities such as journal entries, account reconciliations and reporting and self-perform critical tasks
• Ensure that effective internal controls are adhered to and comply with GAAP, SOX, ASC 606 and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws
• Support initiatives to optimize Working Capital, including Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Accounts Payable, Unbilled Revenue and Customer Advanced Payments
• Perform detailed account analysis and conduct in-depth reviews of expense categories and balance sheet accounts

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level