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Senior Accounting Manager

AMETEK, Wayne, New Jersey, us, 07474

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The Senior Accounting Manager will report to the Vision Research BU Controller and be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices, and procedures to ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements and business plans. This role manages the Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable team and is responsible for ensuring work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position manages tight deadlines, competing priorities, a full range of accounting activities, including month end close, financial reporting, internal audit support, Sarbanes Oxley documentation/compliance, oversight of revenue recognition compliance, tax compliance, fixed assets, and support of budget and forecast activities. Responsibilities

Accounting Operations: Manage the daily operations of the accounting department for Vision Research and Forza Silicon. Month-End Closing: Drive monthly financial close process, ensuring accurate financial results and requirements are complete within corporate timelines. Perform month-end closing activities, including AR/AP sub-ledgers, journal entries, GL and intercompany reconciliations, and applicable loading into Hyperion (HFM). Prepare thorough analysis of all key general ledger accounts and provide commentary on monthly changes and variances to forecasts. Compliance and Audits: Evaluate accounting policies and procedural control systems and work to improve effectiveness and compliance. This includes quarterly SOX testing, upkeep of required documentation in the Corporate SOX database and management of internal Audit compliance. Lead annual audits with both external and internal audit services. Inventory Management: Lead annual physical inventory of both manufacturing inventory and fixed assets. Prepare and analyze monthly inventory accounts and reconciliation to the GL, providing explanation on any differences. Work with operations team on developing robust cycle count program. Financial Reporting: Assist with preparing monthly P&L and balance sheet, including updating monthly, quarter and year end reporting requirements and forecasts. This includes analytics of P&L and working capital variances vs. forecast. Corporate Reporting: Coordinate the collection of all information required for corporate reporting requirements supporting accounting, audit, tax, and treasury functions. Continuous Improvement: Proactively drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve accuracy and efficiency. Leverages both system-driven and process/excel based solutions to create bandwidth and allow for greater delegation opportunities. Budget and Forecast Support: Assist the BU Controller with preparing financials for the annual budget, operating reviews, and strategic planning updates. Assist in the quarterly (MD&A) reporting process with variance schedules as applicable. Team Development: Promote a culture of collaboration, cooperation, cross-functional inclusion, and effective communication within the accounting department and other stakeholders. Coach and develop finance staff members on issues relating to people skills, company policy, and good decision-making skills. Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in accounting. CPA or MBA preferred. Minimum 5-7 years of experience in a manufacturing environment with strong cost accounting experience, preferably in a company with a global presence. Public accounting experience is a plus but not required. Intuitive, Sage Fixed Assets (FAS), Hyperion Financial Management (HFM), Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) experience preferred. On-site presence in Wayne, NJ required, especially during month-end closing. Travel to Pasadena, CA is also required. Compensation & Benefits

Vision Research is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Compensation details: Salary Minimum: $140,000; Salary Maximum: $165,000. Employee Type: Salaried. Incentive: No. Disclaimer: Pay range noted is a good faith estimate at the time of posting; actual salary based on experience and location. For more information on AMETEK's benefits, please click here. Equal Opportunity

AMETEK is an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other 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. AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions with annual sales over $7.0 billion. We employ 21,000 colleagues in 35 countries, 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 in employment.

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