Strategic Finance Controller - Power Solutions

AMETEK, Inc.; Waukegan (IL); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, vision & dental insurance

401(k) with matching

FSAs/HSA with AMETEK contribution

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Employee assistance program

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

AMETEK Power Quality Solutions is seeking a Business Segment Controller to lead all financial operations for the business segment, partnering with the Business Manager to drive profitability and robust internal controls in a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee planning, forecasting, cost accounting, reporting, and capital investments while developing tools for executive insight and managing a high‑performing finance team in an onsite environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 6 years of progressive financial experience with at least 2 years in a financial management and leadership role.
• Extensive experience in cost and financial accounting, financial planning and analysis, and financial reporting within a manufacturing or industrial context.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, SOX, and ASC 606 – experience with monthly/quarterly closings; experience with compliance and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Business Manager to drive unit performance toward budgeted and forecasted financial targets.
• Lead and oversee all finance and accounting activities, taking hands-on ownership of critical tasks and ensuring operational excellence across the function.
• Deliver timely, accurate financial statements and analyses with insights into budgets, trends, and forecast performance.
• Develop tools and systems to provide critical financial information to the executive team and make actionable recommendations on strategy and operations.
• Continuously evaluate short- and long-term financial objectives to align with business strategy and growth goals.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with senior executives to identify needs and provide business solutions.
• Provide recommendations to strategically enhance financial performance and opportunities.
• Ensure effective internal controls and compliance with GAAP, SOX, ASC 606 and reporting regulations.
• Lead working capital management initiatives.
• Participate in physical inventories.
• Review spending requests for capex, R&D, and major expenses and guide investments.
• Support acquisition evaluations, financial modeling, and executive-level reports.
• Supervise and develop a team of finance professionals.

Skills

Financial leadership

Financial analysis

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

ASC 606

Education

MBA

CPA

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Oracle

HFM

Job description

AMETEK Power Quality Solutions is seeking a Business Segment Controller to lead all financial operations for the business segment, partnering with the Business Manager to drive profitability and robust internal controls in a manufacturing setting.

You will oversee planning, forecasting, cost accounting, reporting, and capital investments while developing tools for executive insight and managing a high‑performing finance team in an onsite environment.