Controlling Specialist

AMETEK Inc.; Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Bonndorf im Schwarzwald; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking a Controller to lead finance and controlling activities across the Dunkermotoren unit. The role drives budgeting, cost control, reporting, and capex governance to support the business unit and division.

Fluency in English and German is required, with strong Excel and SAP FI-CO skills. Ideal candidates have 6–8 years in manufacturing finance, a degree in accounting or finance, and a track record of improving financial processes.

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 6-8 years of experience in a financial/controlling position within a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of financial, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including US GAAP and SOX 404 requirements.
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems.
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations.
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, balance sheets, and projections.
• Demonstrated ability to use AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Planning and Budgeting: support budgeting, planning, and monitoring cost reductions; analyse variances; prepare plant rates and standard costs.
• Financial Reporting: assist monthly/year-end closings and prepare reports for management.
• Capex Management: support capital appropriation requests and spend monitoring.
• Control & Compliance: ensure US GAAP/SOX compliance and assist audits.

Skills

Communication

Excel

Bilingual: English & German

Education

Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

SAP FI-CO

Job description

The Controller is responsible for ensuring operational excellence and plays a key role in financial operations and in managing Finance and Controlling activities at the Dunkermotoren level, to achieve the objectives of the Business Unit and the Division.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and Budgeting:
  • Support budgeting, planning, and monitoring cost reductions
  • Analyse variances and suggests corrective actions to production and overhead departments
  • Prepare plant rates and establish standard costs for accuracy in cost estimation, inventory evaluation, and production performance
• Financial Reporting:
  • Work with the Finance team on monthly and year-end closings (US GAAP), investigate discrepancies, and provide timely reports
  • Prepare internal and external financial packages for management
• Capex Management:
  • Support the preparation and the review capital appropriation requests for new equipment and tooling
  • Monitor spending to ensure alignment with appropriations and trigger supplemental requests when necessary
• Control & Compliance:
  • Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX, including self-testing and documentation posting
  • Drive continuous improvement in reporting, control, and compliance
  • Support audit management

Qualifications

• Degree in Accounting or Finance required
• 6-8 years of experience in a financial/controlling position within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of financial, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles, including US GAAP and SOX 404 requirements
• Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems
• Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations
• Ability to analyse financial data and prepare financial reports, balance sheets, and projections
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs

Key Competencies

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with interpersonal abilities
• Ability to work effectively in a team
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Knowledge of SAP ERP – advanced skills in FI-CO modules
• Fluent in English and German

Compensation

Currency: EUR

Salary Minimum: 70,000

Salary Maximum: 80,000

Incentive: No

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers' most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.