Accounting Manager

Ametek, Inc.•Worthington, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

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
3+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

Nice To Haves

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

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