Strategic Finance Director, 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

Job description

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.