Senior Plant Controller

Ametek, Inc.•Waterbury, CT

About The Position

Reporting to the DVP, Finance for the Business Unit, the Senior Plant Controller is responsible for all accounting activities and financial operations for their designated facility(s). They will lead a team of financial/accounting professionals and be a strategic business partner to the local leadership. This role will work closely with the BU finance team to ensure the accurate measuring, reporting, and forecasting of operating performance related to KPIs while making recommendations for improvements.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a finance-related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience
7+ years demonstrated financial experience working in a manufacturing environment
3+ years demonstrated experience in a leadership role required
Proficiency in Microsoft required including Expert Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, etc.)
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills with global teams required
Highest degree of professional integrity and confidentiality is required
Ability to travel 5-10% domestically and internationally

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor actual expenses, on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis, against the budget and against monthly 5th day forecasts. Manage the analysis of all aspects of variances to recommend required corrections to production and general overhead departments
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX objectives ensuring the timely completion of self-testing and posting of required documentation.
Instruct all financial and operational personnel in control and process objectives.
Drive continuous improvement in all areas related to reporting, control, and compliance.
Verify and maintain all plant asset and equipment records. Prepare and/or review capital appropriation requests for new equipment, tooling or other capital purchases. Monitor spending against appropriations to trigger supplemental requests. Assist in the periodic count of physical assets. Coordinate the tagging of assets and updating of Division general ledgers
Provide timely and effective reporting and analysis of financial information to meet the needs of the business and comply with monthly/quarterly/yearly reporting requirements in compliance with SOX guidelines.
Prepare internal and external reporting packages.
Manage internal audits and liaise with other leaders as needed.
Handle ad hoc requests for analyses and information.
Establish targets, challenge, and direct the team in all areas of collections, payables management, and inventory to achieve WC improvements
Recommend and manage the implementation of improvements to ERP and other reporting systems to improve efficiency and effectiveness.
Liaise with other leaders to ensure system enhancements meet business needs.
Assist with budgeting and planning processes for assigned location(s).
Develop models and analysis as required.
Establish and implement short and long-range department goals, objectives, policies, and operating procedures.
Act as primary liaison with Corporate financial teams/auditors for preparation and review.
Ensure that all intercompany balances and transactions comply with applicable regulations.
Lead local payroll activities and ensure compliance with Corporate and Government regulations.
Manage identified issues as required.
Manage the credit process and work with other financial leaders to establish/execute policies.
Lead financial professionals to review/monitor accounts receivable and contact customers as required
Manage associates in the Finance group that are involved in accounting, payroll, credit & collections, and financial systems (e.g. Ivalua, FAS).
Is responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the Waterbury finance group.