Director, Business Controller at Ametek, Inc. in Bedford, MA

The Director, Business Controller is an essential member of the Business Unit leadership team and is responsible for the integrity of financial reporting, execution of the core controllership agenda, and delivery of actionable financial insight across a global, multi-site business. This position reports to the DVP, Business Unit Controller and leads finance and accounting team members across multiple locations. The role owns month-end close, internal controls, forecasting, budgeting, operational finance, working capital, and business performance reporting. The Director partners closely with R&D, manufacturing, operations, and commercial leaders to support disciplined decision-making and profitable growth. This role is designed for an experienced finance leader who has built broad capability through a combination of audit, accounting, operations FP&A, controllership, and/or P&L exposure over the course of their career.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the finance and accounting function for a global, multi-site business, providing direction, coaching, performance management, and development for direct reports.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including accurate and timely financial statements, account reconciliations, HFM submissions, and management reporting.
• Maintain a strong control environment and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, ASC 606, company policies, audit requirements, and applicable local statutory requirements.
• Lead recurring forecasts, the annual operating budget, and long-range planning activities; analyze actual performance versus budget, forecast, and prior year.
• Drive financial and operational performance through disciplined analysis of revenue, EBITDA, margins, costs, productivity, capacity, inventory, and other key business drivers.
• Own working capital performance, including inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, cash flow, collections, and related improvement actions.
• Partner with R&D, manufacturing, operations, product management, sales, and other commercial leaders to improve product profitability, resource allocation, investment decisions, and operating outcomes.
• Support global locations and subsidiaries in resolving significant financial, accounting, operational, and control matters.
• Ensure ERP, reporting, and financial systems effectively support current operations, data integrity, process efficiency, and future business needs.
• Drive practical process improvements and remediation actions that strengthen controls, reporting quality, standardization, accountability, and organizational effectiveness.
• Provide clear, concise financial insight to business and finance leadership, highlighting performance drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.

Requirements for Consideration:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.
• Approximately 10 or more years of progressive accounting and/or finance experience, with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Prior experience leading direct reports across finance and accounting; demonstrated ability to develop talent and build team capability.
• Broad career exposure across a combination of audit, accounting, operations FP&A, controllership, and/or P&L management. Experience may have been gained through multiple roles rather than simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ownership of month-end close, financial reporting, forecasting, budgeting, operational analysis, and working capital.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, SOX compliance, revenue recognition, and audit requirements.
• Experience supporting manufacturing, technology, industrial, or similarly complex operational environments.
• Global and multi-site experience, with the ability to work across functions, locations, and cultures.
• Ability to partner effectively with R&D, manufacturing, operations, and commercial teams.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, analytical, problem-solving, and judgment skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and levels.
• Ability to operate both hands-on and at a leadership level in a fast-paced, decentralized, and growth-oriented environment.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP systems, Hyperion/HFM, reporting, and query tools preferred.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision making, work quality, and reduce costs.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience in a decentralized organization with accountability close to the operating business.
• Prior finance leadership experience in a global, multi-site manufacturing or technology business.
• Demonstrated progression across multiple finance disciplines and readiness to step into broad Business Controller accountability.

Business Unit Details:

• Business Unit: Amptek
• Primary location and work arrangement: Bedford, Massachusetts, onsite
• Travel: up to 10%

Division: Materials Analysis

The Materials Analysis Division is a leader in advanced laboratory and analytical instruments used by academia, government and industry to conduct elemental analysis, nanotechnology and materials research and to perform onsite quality assurance, analysis and inspection. It also is a leader in ultrahigh-speed digital cameras used in defense, automotive, engineering, research and development, broadcasting and entertainment. Headquartered in Wayne, NJ, Materials Analysis is comprised of six business units and employs about 2,500 colleagues around the world and operates major facilities in France, Germany, Denmark, the United States and the United Kingdom.

About the Business Unit:

Amptek, an AMETEK company, is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced X-ray and gamma-ray detection systems, X-ray sources, and analytical instrumentation. Its innovative technologies support a wide range of applications, including scientific research, industrial inspection, medical diagnostics, environmental monitoring, and aerospace missions. As part of AMETEK, a worldwide provider of industrial technology solutions, Amptek combines cutting-edge innovation with a strong commitment to quality, customer collaboration, and continuous improvement.

For more information, visit us on: https://www.ametek.com/ and https://www.amptek.com