Job Title:  Assistant Controller

Location: 

Middleborough, MA, US, 02346

Business Unit:  Fluid Analysis Business
Posting Date:  Jul 9, 2025
Job Description: 

POSITION SUMMARY: 

We are seeking a high-potential, career-motivated finance leader to join our team as the Brookfield Assistant Controller. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise and a passion for driving business performance. You will be a key partner to senior leadership, with a clear development path for future finance management positions within AMETEK.

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Lead the preparation of monthly and year-end financial statements and corporate reporting packages.
  • Support accounting, tax, and treasury functions with a focus on accuracy, compliance, and timeliness.
  • Ensure SOX compliance and maintain robust internal controls aligned with corporate policies.
  • Prepare and present monthly forecasts to Brookfield, business unit, and division leadership.
  • Analyze trends in revenue, cost of sales, expenses, and working capital to drive operational performance and advise on strategic decisions.
  • Develop financial models to support business planning, investment decisions, and strategic initiatives.
  • Analyze manufacturing costs (materials, operations, yield, fixed costs) and recommend improvements.
  • Monitor operational performance and drive actions to meet or exceed budgeted goals.
  • Review and provide financial guidance on capital expenditures, R&D projects, and major investments.
  • Lead the annual budgeting process and communicate financial plans to management.
  • Assist in the preparation of quarterly MD&A reports and support external audit processes.

 

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required. CPA designation or MBA is strongly preferred.
  • Experience: Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in financial reporting, budgeting, and accounting, ideally within a manufacturing or industrial environment. At least 3 years in a leadership or management role, with demonstrated success in leading teams, managing complex financial operations, and driving business results.
  • Technical Skills: Advanced Excel proficiency including financial modeling, pivot tables, charting, and complex formulas. Strong working knowledge of GAAP and financial compliance standards. Hands-on experience with ERP systems (SAP preferred), including general ledger management, journal entries, and month-end close processes. Familiarity with financial reporting and consolidation tools such as Hyperion, or similar platforms. Deep understanding of financial statements, including Balance Sheet, P&L, and Cash Flow, as well as key performance indicators (KPIs).
  • Communication: Skilled in translating complex financial data into actionable insights. Confident presenter and collaborator with executive and cross-functional teams.
  • Leadership: Experienced in building and mentoring high-performing teams. Strong interpersonal skills to influence, drive accountability, and promote continuous improvement.
  • Mindset & Work Ethic: Self-motivated, ethical, and growth oriented. Strategic thinker with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
  • Change Management & Adaptability: Proven change agent with a track record of process improvement. Thrives in dynamic, fast-paced environments and adapts quickly to shifting priorities.

 

Compensation

Employee Type:  Salaried
Salary Minimum:  $120,000
Salary Maximum:  $140,000
Incentive:  Yes

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.

For more information on AMETEK's competitive benefits, please click here.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.0 billion.

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 21,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK (NYSE:AME) is a component of the S&P 500. Visit www.ametek.com 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 (866) 263-8359.


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