Senior Segment Finance Controller, Testing & Calibration

Applied-Technical-Services-LL

Marietta (GA)

On-site

USD 150,000 - 230,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Applied Technical Services, LLC (ATS) is hiring a Segment Business Controller - Testing & Calibration in Marietta, GA. The role leads close processes, financial reporting, and strategic partnership with segment leadership across multi-site operations.

You will drive profitability, working capital improvements, and operational excellence, partnering with operations, sales, and regional leaders to meet segment objectives and govern adherence to GAAP and IFRS where applicable.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA or equivalent certification strongly preferred.
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or MBA preferred.
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience.
Minimum 5 years of leadership experience overseeing financial operations.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and IFRS, where applicable.
Experience with internal controls, financial reporting, and resolution of complex accounting issues.
Experience supporting testing, calibration, engineering services, industrial services, professional services, or other multi-location operating environments preferred.
Advanced ERP, financial reporting, business intelligence, and Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong financial modeling and business analysis capabilities.
Demonstrated ability to translate financial information into actionable business recommendations.
Effective leadership, stakeholder management, and executive communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for the Testing & Calibration segments.
Oversee preparation and review of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow statements, and operating metrics.
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, IFRS where applicable, corporate accounting policies, and reporting requirements.
Review and approve significant accounting estimates, judgments, and complex transactions.
Partner with Corporate Accounting on consolidated reporting activities, acquisition accounting, and special projects.
Monitor financial performance and identify trends, risks, and opportunities affecting segment results.
Serve as a strategic business partner to segment leadership and provide financial guidance for decision-making.
Lead analyses related to pricing, profitability, margin improvement, capacity utilization, and operational performance.
Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
Develop financial insights related to revenue growth, backlog, margins, productivity, and working capital performance.
Provide financial support for acquisitions, integrations, restructurings, and other strategic initiatives.
Collaborate with operations, sales, and regional leaders to improve business performance and achievement of segment objectives.
Maintain a strong internal control environment and support SOX compliance requirements where applicable.
Oversee compliance with accounting policies, delegated authorities, and governance standards.
Coordinate and support internal and external audit activities.
Identify, assess, and mitigate financial, operational, and compliance risks.
Lead initiatives focused on process standardization, automation, and control effectiveness.
Lead, mentor, and develop finance and accounting team members supporting the segment.
Foster a culture of accountability, integrity, customer service, and continuous improvement.
Promote collaboration among finance, accounting, treasury, FP&A, shared services, and operational teams.
Establish performance expectations and support employee development and succession planning.
Drive working capital improvement initiatives involving accounts receivable, inventory, unbilled revenue, and accounts payable.
Partner with operational and commercial leaders to improve collections, billing timeliness, and cash conversion.
Monitor cash flow performance and recommend actions to improve liquidity and cash generation.
Support working capital forecasting and reporting activities.