Senior Accounting Manager

Ametek, Inc.•Wilmington, MA

17d

About The Position

The Senior Accounting Manager is a finance leader within SFMS, responsible for accurate financial reporting, maintaining a strong control environment, and supporting operational and business performance across the site. The role oversees general accounting, month-end close, inventory and cost accounting, and compliance with corporate policies and U.S. GAAP. The Senior Accounting Manager partners with Operations, Supply Chain, FP&A, and Corporate Finance to drive financial accuracy, improve business processes, support working capital initiatives, and provide actionable insights that support SFMS business objectives. The role also oversees the AR department and leads, develops, and mentors accounting staff.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
Prior experience leading month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
Demonstrated ability to resolve technical accounting issues.
Manufacturing environment experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience with SOX compliance and audit support.
Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, inventory valuation, standard costs, and variance analysis.
Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems.
Must have the legal right to work in the U.S. and be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or MBA.
Aerospace and Defense industry experience.
Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, and fixed assets.
Prior leadership or supervisory experience.
Oracle and HFM experience.

Responsibilities

Lead site accounting activities, including general ledger management, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and AMETEK policies.
Oversee reserve analyses, capital expenditure accounting, and fixed asset management.
Analyze financial results and investigate monthly variances in partnership with FP&A.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal audit, and corporate policies.
Support internal and external audits, including preparing supporting documentation and remediating control findings.
Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items monthly.
Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, annual operating plans, and financial analysis; oversee the AR department.
Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve data quality.
Partner with Corporate Finance, Shared Services, and other AMETEK business units to ensure consistency in accounting practices and reporting.
Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff while fostering accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, special projects, and ad hoc financial analyses as required.