Business Unit Controller

NARDA HOLDINGS INC•Hauppauge, NY

4h•$185,000 - $210,000

About The Position

The Business Unit Controller is the senior finance leader for Amphenol Narda-MITEQ’s business unit and a key member of its leadership team. The role is a broad business-partner position extending beyond traditional accounting and controllership, working closely with the General Manager and executive team to support business performance and decision-making. The Controller oversees Finance, Accounting, IT, and Compliance across multiple business locations, including European operations, and works with Corporate Finance to meet the publicly traded parent company’s reporting, control, compliance, and governance requirements. Reporting directly to the General Manager, with dotted-line responsibilities to the Group Controller, the role oversees financial reporting, accounting, planning, controls, IT and business systems, contracts and compliance, and financial support for international and multi-site operations. The Controller leads and develops the Finance and Accounting organization and provides leadership oversight to IT and Compliance. Travel to business locations is required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
10 or more years of progressive finance and accounting experience.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in a multi-site or multi-entity organization.
Experience leading and developing finance and accounting teams.
Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, financial analysis, and financial reporting.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and revenue recognition rules.
Experience with multiple ERP and financial systems.
Ability to work directly with executive teams and explain financial information clearly to finance and non-finance leaders.
Sound business judgment, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to make decisions and challenge assumptions constructively.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, across departments, and amid ambiguity; able to build consensus among peers.
Strong relationship-building, communication, and business-partnering skills.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
Government contracting experience.
International finance or accounting experience, particularly involving European operations.
Experience working within a publicly traded organization.
Desire and potential to grow with the business and take on increasing responsibility.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key financial and business partner to the General Manager and leadership team, providing analysis and perspective for data-driven decisions.
Understand operational drivers and their impact on financial performance; review financial results, identify trends and variances, and investigate results with the business.
Partner with Operations, Sales, Engineering, Program Management, and other functions on financial and business matters.
Provide financial input on pricing, proposals, customer opportunities, programs, capital expenditures, investments, and other major business decisions.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and regular business reviews.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, productivity, cost structure, working capital, and overall business performance; communicate business risks and opportunities.
Oversee Finance and Accounting for U.S. and international operations, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, consolidation, intercompany accounting, and financial planning.
Own accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls, and lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
Manage labor and overhead rates and ensure timely, accurate reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and corporate policies.
Lead and coordinate audit activities and work with Corporate Finance and auditors on technical accounting matters; support government accounting compliance and corporate reporting.
Oversee the business unit’s IT function and technology stack in coordination with Corporate IT.
Oversee ERP and other business-system implementations, upgrades, and process improvements; identify ways to improve processes and reporting through systems, technology, and data.
Ensure appropriate IT controls, cybersecurity practices, and corporate requirements are followed, and mature the organization toward CMMC Level II.
Oversee the Contracts/Compliance function and ensure compliance with corporate policies, government contracting requirements, laws, regulations, and internal controls.
Work with Corporate Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and other corporate functions; identify risks and help leadership address them.
Provide financial oversight across multiple sites and legal entities, including European operations; work with local management and finance personnel to ensure accurate reporting and appropriate controls.
Coordinate international accounting, tax, statutory, and reporting matters with Corporate Finance and other functions.
Travel to business locations as needed.
Lead and develop the Finance and Accounting organization and provide leadership oversight to IT and Compliance.
Build a strong team, develop employees, establish clear expectations, and increase individual accountability.
Build strong working relationships across functions and contribute to leadership decisions beyond the finance function.