Business Unit Controller

Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies; Frederick (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 220,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies, part of the Amphenol Piezo Technologies group, seeks a Business Unit Controller to maximize financial performance and ensure GAAP compliance across two US sites and one international site. This senior role leads budgeting, reporting, and internal controls while guiding strategic financial decisions.

The ideal candidate will have a BS in accounting or business, 15+ years in finance, 5+ years in a manufacturing controller role, and US citizenship with the ability to

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in accounting or business administration.
• CPA or MBA preferred.
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a progressively responsible financial and management accounting position.
• Minimum 5 years as a Controller in a manufacturing company.
• Extensive knowledge of business and finance principles and practices.
• U.S. Citizen with ability to obtain U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Travel up to 25% within the U.S. and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Establish and advise on major economic objectives and policies for the global business unit.
• Prepare and present reports forecasting income, expenses, and earnings.
• Lead budgets and strategic forecasts to guide performance.
• Oversee internal controls and audits to safeguard financial integrity.
• Build financial business cases for ROI and capital equipment investments.
• Ensure IT strategies align with corporate growth plans.
• Maintain accounting policies, systems, and procedures for optimal reporting.
• Manage monthly close processes and deliver timely results for all sites.
• Lead monthly financial reviews and analyze P&L and balance sheets.
• Track KPIs to support cost reduction and profitability decisions.
• Ensure cash flow and collections are healthy.
• Develop staff through coaching and training for continuous improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

DoD contract cost & pricing

FAR cost accounting standards

Financial reporting

Accounts payable/receivable

General ledger

IRS Revenue Recognition Compliance

Supervisory skills

Interpersonal & communication

Excel proficiency

IT strategy alignment

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor of Science in accounting or business administration

CPA or MBA Preferred

Tools

IFS

Made to Manage (M2M)

Job description

Business Unit Controller

Wilcoxon Sensing Technologies & Piezo Technologies (also known as Amphenol Piezo Technology Products group or APTP) are leaders in innovative sensor technologies and forward-thinking measurement solutions built for industrial, medical, and national security and defense applications. We create value by providing critical information for real-time decisions.

As part of the APTP team, you will enjoy being part of a supportive and collaborative culture with an important and meaningful mission. Our company blends the culture of a small business and tight-knit work family with the strength and stability of a large global company. We are fiercely customer-focused and proud of the strong customer relationships we’ve established over the years.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Business Unit Controller will maximize return on financial assets and mitigate financial and regulatory risk by establishing and maintaining robust financial policies, procedures, controls, and reporting systems for the APTP business unit (2 US sites and 1 international site). Ensure company accounting procedures conform to U.S. generally accepted accounting principles(“U.S. GAAP”), Amphenol Policy and Procedures, and all financial reporting is completed on an accurate and timely basis. Serves as a contributing member of the Senior Leadership Team and participate in the decision-making process concerning the direction and future growth of the company.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience/Background

• Bachelor of Science in accounting or business administration.
• CPA or MBA Preferred
• Minimum 15 years of experience in a progressively responsible financial and management accounting position.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Controller in a manufacturing company.
• Extensive knowledge of business and finance principles and practices.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen with the ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance.
• Travel up to 25% of the time within the U.S and internationally.

Skills

• Knowledge of U.S. DoD contract cost and pricing and FAR cost accounting standards.
• Strong experience managing accounting functions, such as financial reporting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, and IRS Revenue Recognition Compliance.
• Strong supervisory skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to adapt within a dynamic business environment, demonstrating agility and proactive problem-solving skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize workload and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work additional hours as necessary.
• Advanced computer skills in Microsoft Office Applications, specifically Excel.
• Experience with IFS and Made to Manage (M2M) strongly preferred.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Establish, recommend, and advise the business General Manager on major economic objectives, trends and policies for the global business unit.
• Prepare and present comprehensive reports summarizing and forecasting business activity and financial position, incorporating past, present, and expected trends in income, expenses, and earnings.
• Lead the development and execution of detailed budgets and strategic forecasts to guide operational and financial performance.
• Oversee and evaluate effectiveness of internal control procedures that support internal and external audits of company accounts, safeguarding financial integrity and ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Build financial business cases that support ROI and payback of capital equipment investments that are in line with the strategic plan and budget.
• Ensure that IT strategies are aligned with the company’s overall business objectives and growth plans.
• Establish and maintain robust accounting policies, systems, procedures, and special financial studies to optimize reporting, control, and decision-making.
• Manage the monthly accounting close process efficiently and effectively, producing accurate and timely financial results for the business unit.
• Actively participate in monthly financial reviews, analyze P&L statements and Balance Sheets for all sites, identifying key trends, variances, and potential areas for improvement.
• Manage key performance indicators (KPIs) across the business unit, utilizing data-driven insights to support cost reduction, improve profitability, and inform strategic decisions.
• utilization, efficient collection processes, and healthy cash flow.
• Evaluate the capabilities of the accounting, finance, and IT staff within the business unit, providing leadership, coaching, mentorship, skill building and ongoing training opportunities to support continuous improvement.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ENVIRONMENTAL & PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Office / Sedentary Requirements

Incumbent must be able to perform the essential functions of the job. Work is performed primarily in an office environment. Typically requires the ability to sit for extended periods of time (66%+ each day), ability to hear the telephone, ability to enter data on a computer and may also require the ability to lift up to 10 pounds.