Business Unit Controller

NARDA HOLDINGS•Hauppauge, NY

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Business Unit Controller is a senior finance leader and member of the Amphenol Narda-MITEQ leadership team, serving as a business partner to the General Manager and executive team. The scope extends beyond traditional accounting and controllership to include involvement in the overall management and performance of the business. The Controller oversees Finance, Accounting, IT, and Compliance and supports multiple business locations, including European operations. The role works closely with Corporate Finance to satisfy the publicly traded parent company’s reporting, control, compliance, and governance requirements. The position reports directly to the General Manager, with a dotted-line relationship to the Group Controller, and requires travel to business locations as needed. The Controller provides financial analysis and business perspective, oversees financial reporting and accounting activities, leads planning and close processes, and supports decisions on pricing, proposals, programs, investments, and capital expenditures. The role also provides leadership over IT systems and initiatives, Contracts/Compliance, risk management, and the development of the finance and accounting team. The successful candidate combines financial expertise with business judgment, communication skills, curiosity, and the ability to work effectively across functions in a manufacturing environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field.
10+ 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 US 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.
Understanding of the financial implications of strategic and operational decisions.
Sound business judgment, strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and willingness to own decisions and challenge assumptions constructively.
Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, build cross-functional relationships, and function within ambiguity.

Nice To Haves

CPA.
Government contracting experience.
International finance or accounting experience, particularly with 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 financial and business partner to the General Manager and leadership team, providing analysis to support data-driven decisions.
Understand operational drivers, review financial results, identify trends and variances, and work with business teams to understand performance.
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 decisions.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, long-range planning, and regular business reviews.
Identify opportunities to improve profitability, productivity, cost structure, working capital, and business performance; communicate financial risks and opportunities.
Oversee Finance and Accounting for U.S. and international operations, including ownership of P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; oversee consolidation and intercompany accounting; lead budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning; and manage labor and overhead rates.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting in accordance with US GAAP and corporate policies; coordinate audits and work with Corporate Finance and auditors on technical accounting matters.
Support government accounting compliance and provide financial information and analysis for corporate reporting.
Oversee the business unit’s IT function and technology stack, coordinating with Corporate IT to ensure systems and infrastructure meet business needs.
Oversee ERP and business systems implementations, upgrades, and process improvements; identify ways to improve processes and reporting through systems, technology, and data.
Ensure IT controls, cybersecurity practices, and corporate requirements are followed, and mature the organization toward CMMC Level II.
Lead and oversee Contracts/Compliance; ensure adherence to corporate policies, government contracting requirements, laws, regulations, and internal controls.
Work with Corporate Compliance, Legal, Internal Audit, and other corporate functions; identify business risks and help leadership address them.
Provide financial oversight across multiple sites and legal entities, including European operations; coordinate international accounting, tax, statutory, and reporting matters.
Lead and develop the Finance and Accounting organization and provide leadership oversight to IT and Compliance; set clear expectations and build employee accountability.
Build strong working relationships across functions, participate actively in leadership decisions, and travel to business locations as needed.