Accounting Manager

AMETEK, Inc.; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

401(k) with matching

HSA

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Family medical leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Employee referral program

Job summary

AMETEK Solidstate Controls in Columbus, Ohio, is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead accounting operations in a manufacturing setting, ensuring GAAP compliance and supporting plant leadership with financial insights that drive efficiency and profitability.

You will supervise month-end close, forecast and budget activities, implement internal controls, and collaborate with sales, operations, and supply chain to optimize working capital and reporting quality.

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3+ years with at least 2 years in financial leadership.
• Manufacturing experience and GAAP/SOX/ASC 606 knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Drive monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Provide budgeting and forecasting support with accurate analyses.
• Strengthen internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Collaborate with operations, supply chain, and sales to improve profitability.
• Lead process improvements and automation initiatives where feasible.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

ASC 606

Forecasting & budgeting

Leadership

AI tools usage

Education

BS in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

HFM

Job description

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Business Unit: Power Protection & Quality Solutions

Posting Date: Jul 23, 2026

Job Description:

About Us:

Join AMETEK Solidstate Controls, a global leader in industrial power equipment manufacturing. We specialize in cutting-edge industrial uninterruptible power supply systems, inverters, power conditioners, battery chargers, and more, delivering unmatched efficiency and performance. At Solidstate Controls, you'll be part of a team that drives technological advancements and ensures critical systems stay powered and dependable. If you're eager to work with top-tier technology and make a significant impact on global industrial power solutions, we invite you to be a part of our exciting journey.

TheAccounting Manager oversees all accounting operations within a manufacturing environment, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective support of plant operations. This role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and business leadership to deliver financial insights that drive efficiency, cost reduction, and profitability. The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the month‑end close process, supporting forecasting and budgeting activities, and ensuring compliance with GAAP and company policies. In addition, this role provides financial analysis to support strategic decision‑manding, monitors manufacturing performance metrics, and leads continuous improvement efforts across financial processes to strengthen operational and financial outcomes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the Segment Controller and Business Unit Controller to drive unit performance in achieving budgeted and forecasted financial metrics
• Support and lead aspects of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, reporting and audit activities for the business
• Ensure credibility by providing timely and accurate financial statements, analysis of budgets, financial trends and work with the sales and operations teams on forecasting
• Review financial processes and recommend/implement improvements through simplification and/or automation
• Work with staff to improve and standardize activities such as journal entries, account reconciliations and reporting and self-perform critical tasks
• Ensure that effective internal controls are adhered to and comply with GAAP, SOX, ASC 606 and applicable federal, state, and local regulatory laws
• Support initiatives to optimize Working Capital, including Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Accounts Payable, Unbilled Revenue and Customer Advanced Payments
• Perform detailed account analysis and conduct in-depth reviews of expense categories and balance sheet accounts

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Accounting or Finance required
• 3+years of progressive financial experience in with at least 2 years in a financial management and leadership role
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, ASC 606 – experience with monthly/quarterly closings; experience with compliance and documentation
• Knowledge and experience in a manufacturing environment

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑manding, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.
• Strong interpersonal skills, ability to communicate and manage well at all levels of the organization
• Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions based on accurate and timely analysis
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results orientation
• Strong analytical skills
• Strong computer skills – pivot tables, look‑up formulas, Oracle and HFM background a plus
• Must be a team player with a positive attitude
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑manding, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identifyappropriate AIuse cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.

What’s in It for You:

• Competitive compensation, holiday pay, and paid time off
• Great benefits package that includes health, vision, and dental insurance
• 401(k), plus matching
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs), health savings account (HSA) with AMETEK contribution, life insurance, disability insurance, and family medical leave
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Employee assistance program
• Exciting, fast-paced environment where you could make a true impact
• Opportunities for career advancement within our business unit and across all other AMETEK business entities

Location:

This positionis located inColumbus, Ohio, a city thatoffers cultural experiences and outdoor entertainmentthroughout the year.With over 200 sunny days annually, Columbus offers a thriving arts scene, a pedestrian-friendly downtown with captivating art, and diverse culinary experiences. Explore the tranquil botanical garden and vibrant art murals along theriverfronttrail. Nature enthusiasts will love the parks, lakes, and outdoor activities, from skiing and golfing to hiking and fishing. Columbus is your year-round destination for art, culture, and adventure.

To learn more about our company and our job opportunities, visit us at: https://www.ametek.com/careers

To learn more about the business unit you’ll be joining, visit us at: https://www.solidstatecontrolsinc.com/

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.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, pleaseclick here .

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

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 22,000colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK isacomponent of the S&P 500. Visithttps://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.Individuals who need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process should call 1 [phone].