Job Title:  Accounting Manager

Ametek Specialty Metal Products (SMP) manufactures and markets a wide range of products including; powder, precision tubing, and precision strip. These products are available in a wide range of materials such as; stainless steel, nickel alloys and titanium to the end use markets of; aerospace, medical, nuclear, and oil & gas. We deliver exceptional products and service to customers around the world, every day. The Strip Business Unit within SMP includes manufacturing plants in Wallingford, CT and Lancaster, PA. The primary focus will be on Ametek Specialty Metals in Wallingford, CT.

This is a hands-on operational accounting role that requires strength in product cost accounting and inventory management in a job shop manufacturing environment.  This role requires a finance leader who is equally comfortable on the plant floor investigating production variances as they are creating and analyzing detailed balance sheet reconciliations. The role reports to the Strip Finance Director. 

Responsibilities Include:

• Accountable for product costing and profitability analyses by customer and product line 
• Responsible for all inventory management in relation to valuation (bill of materials, standard costs and overhead rates), physical count accuracy and provisions for excess & obsolete inventory 
• Responsible for the sites weekly/monthly orders, sales, profit and working capital forecasts
• Assist in the completion of the annual operating budget
• Providing financial leadership that leads to improved working capital management
• Complete monthly account reconciliations of all Balance Sheet and P&L accounts
• Responsible for all cash management activities within the site
• Responsible for the reporting and improvement of various Key Performance Indicators (P&L, Balance Sheet & Cash)
• Oversee all compliance with both Internal & External Audit
• Implement finance/accounting changes to improve productivity and reduce cost
• Responsible for implementing and overseeing a robust internal control environment and ensure compliance with all SOX requirements 
• Develop and implement of new policies, processes, procedures and information systems
• Other duties as assigned

Skills
 

• Able to comprehend verbal and written instructions and procedures.
• Capable of functioning under stressful situations, and under severe time constraints.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Concentration may be interrupted, must be able to multitask.
• Problems are solved by the application of previously learned experiences.
• Able to prioritize work in a multitask environment.
• Able to read/analyze/develop financial data and/or reports
• Ability to lead a small team

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration or current pursuit of this degree required
• 5+ years manufacturing or operational accounting experience 
• Knowledge of Microsoft Navision and/or Hyperion Financial Management is a plus 
• An assignment as a plant accountant or cost accountant highly desirable
• Demonstrated proficiency with office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint

At AMETEK – Specialty Metals Division, Wallingford, CT, we're dedicated to equal employment opportunity (EEO) and affirmative action. We value diversity and treat all employees and applicants fairly, regardless of sex, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, disability, age, marital status, or veteran status.