Strategic Accounting Manager – GAAP & SOX (Manufacturing)

AMETEK; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK SFMS is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead site accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting under US GAAP. You will strengthen internal controls, manage cost accounting, and partner with FP&A to drive performance.

This role focuses on accuracy, process improvements, and collaboration across operations and finance at AMETEK. Ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting within manufacturing, CPA/CMA/MBA preferred, and experience with Oracle/HFM.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA, CMA, or MBA strongly preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Manufacturing environment experience required.
• Aerospace and Defense industry experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with standard costing, inventory accounting, and fixed assets preferred.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead all site accounting activities, including general ledger management, journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP and AMETEK policies.
• Oversee reserve analyses, capital expenditure accounting, and fixed asset management.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances monthly in tight partnership with FP&A.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance with SOX requirements, internal audit & corporate policies.
• Support internal and external audits, including preparation of supporting documentation and remediation of control findings.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items monthly.
• Collaborate with FP&A on budgeting, forecasting, annual operating plans, and financial analysis. Responsible for overseeing the AR department
• Drive process improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve data quality.
• Partner with Corporate Finance, Shared Services, and other AMETEK business units to ensure consistency in accounting practices and reporting.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.
• Support strategic initiatives, acquisitions, special projects, and ad hoc financial analyses as required.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Manufacturing accounting

Variance analysis

Excel advanced

ERP systems (Oracle)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA, CMA, or MBA

Tools

Oracle

HFM

Job description

AMETEK SFMS is seeking an Accounting Manager to lead site accounting, month-end close, and financial reporting under US GAAP. You will strengthen internal controls, manage cost accounting, and partner with FP&A to drive performance.

This role focuses on accuracy, process improvements, and collaboration across operations and finance at AMETEK. Ideal candidate has 7+ years in accounting within manufacturing, CPA/CMA/MBA preferred, and experience with Oracle/HFM.