Director, Business Controller

AMETEK, Inc.; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK, Inc. — Amptek business unit — seeks a Director of Business Controller to lead financial strategy, close processes, and reporting. You will partner with product management and R&D to optimize investments and product lifecycles, while guiding a local finance team across geographies.

The role requires 9–10 years of accounting/finance and strong US GAAP expertise, with supervisory experience and ERP system oversight. On-site role based in Bedford, MA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• MBA/CPA/CMA is preferred.
• Minimum 9–10 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Prior supervisory experience required.

Responsibilities

• Drive the organization to achieve short- and long-term business objectives, including revenue growth, EBITDA performance, and working capital improvements.
• Support the development of the annual budget and long-term strategic plan.
• Partner with product management and R&D leaders to enhance product lifecycle planning and optimize R&D investment strategy.
• Coordinate and perform monthly close activities, including all HFM updates.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Deliver forecast updates and perform analysis of actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Lead, manage, and develop the local finance team.
• Support global subsidiaries in resolving major business and financial matters.
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization.
• Oversee SOX requirements and ensure audit compliance.
• Ensure accurate recording of revenue and expenses in accordance with ASC 606 and US GAAP.
• Maintain compliance with local statutory accounting practices.
• Ensure ERP and financial systems strategy supports current operations and long-term needs.

Skills

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

AI tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

MBA/CPA/CMA preferred

Tools

Excel

Word

Intuitive

QuickBooks

Hyperion

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Job Title: Director, Business Controller

Location: Bedford, MA, US, 01730

Business Unit: Amptek

Posting Date: Jul 3, 2026

Job Description

The Director - Business Controller is an essential member of the Amptek leadership team contributing to the development and execution of the business’s annual strategic plan.

This position is a senior staff level role at an AMETEK Business, and the individual will play a key role in guiding the strategic direction and leading the efficient execution of activities to profitably grow the business. This position reports directly to the Amptek Business Manager and functionally to the DVP Business Unit Controller.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Financial Leadership

• Drive the organization to achieve short- and long-term business objectives, including revenue growth, EBITDA performance, and working capital improvements
• Support the development of the annual budget and long-term strategic plan
• Partner with product management and R&D leaders to enhance product lifecycle planning and optimize R&D investment strategy

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Coordinate and perform monthly close activities, including all HFM updates
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Deliver forecast updates and perform analysis of actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year

Team Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead, manage, and develop the local finance team
• Support global subsidiaries in resolving major business and financial matters
• Collaborate cross-functionally across the organization

Compliance & Controls

• Oversee SOX requirements and ensure audit compliance
• Ensure accurate recording of revenue and expenses in accordance with ASC 606 and US GAAP
• Maintain compliance with local statutory accounting practices

Systems & Process Oversight

• Ensure ERP and financial systems strategy supports both current operations and long-term business needs

Requirements

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• MBA, CPA, or CMA preferred
• Minimum of 9–10 years of accounting or finance experience
• Prior supervisory experience required

Technical Knowledge

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles)
• Experience with financial systems and reporting tools, including Excel, Word, Intuitive, QuickBooks, and Hyperion (reporting and query writing preferred)

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across functions and geographies
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to useAItools 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.

About the Business Unit

Amptek, an AMETEK company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced X-ray and gamma-ray detection systems, X-ray sources, and analytical instrumentation. Its innovative technologies support a wide range of applications, including scientific research, industrial inspection, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and aerospace missions. As part of AMETEK, a worldwide provider of industrial technology solutions, Amptek combinescutting-edgeinnovation with a strong commitment to quality, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement.

For more information, visit us on: https://www.ametek.com/ and www.amptek.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.

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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].