American Motion Systems, Inc
Are you a finance leader who brings structure, rigor, and strategic foresight to an expanding manufacturing organization?
As the
Controller
for American Motion Systems (AMS), you will drive financial clarity and operational excellence by managing all accounting functions, building forecasts, and providing leadership with strategic financial insight.
Essential Duties Within the first 30-60 days:
Train with the current fractional finance team on payroll, AR/AP, learn ERP Syteline, and key compliance processes while meeting cross-department teams and tax consultants to understand workflows and review historical financials to identify performance gaps.
Learn forecasting and reporting rhythms while taking on core day-to-day accounting duties RMAs, payroll support, compliance tasks, job variances, fixed assets, and banking workflows to build accurate, audit-ready financial operations.
Learn the month-end close process, review management reports to understand performance, and begin shaping the transition of outsourced work in-house while aligning workload and future team structure with the President.
Present and begin executing on a phased plan for transitioning outsourced finance work in-house, review priority process improvements with the President to align on next steps, and consistently deliver high-quality, proactive work that demonstrates ownership and requires little oversight.
Begin building reports and metrics that will lay the foundation for the COO and CEO to drive decisions for the company's growth objectives.
3-4 months and ongoing:
Develop financial dashboards, improve accounting methods, ensure compliant tax filings, and begin analyzing ROI, make-or-buy, and acquisition scenarios to deliver clear, data-driven insights to leadership.
Identify process improvements, guiding team members with clear feedback, supporting shipping and receiving operations, and ensuring accurate accounting of leasehold improvements, distinguishing expenses from capitalized costs.
Develop and implement a strategy for managing obsolete or dead inventory, while also identifying opportunities to optimize R&D tax credits and deductions to maximize savings while ensuring compliance.
6-12 months and ongoing:
Demonstrate measurable process improvements while independently managing core finance operations and maintaining real-time financial visibility through ongoing monitoring and cash forecasting.
Contribute strategic insights in leadership meetings and support major decisions, participating in annual offsite meetings.
Track KPIs for departmental performance and identify opportunities for savings, revenue growth, or efficiency gains.
Education, Skills & Experience
5+ years in a Controller role or similar finance leadership role within the component manufacturing industry or a similar industry (required).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
Proven experience in manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management (required).
Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee multiple accounting tasks, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with industry standards, and timely delivery of financial outcomes (required).
Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and interact directly with stakeholders to gather financial requirements, explain data‑driven insights, and manage expectations (required).
Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and experience ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations (required).
Demonstrated expertise in general ledger accounting, month‑end close processes, and financial reporting (required).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data and insights to non‑financial stakeholders (required).
Working Environment, Compensation, and Company Benefits
Working Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with nights and weekends as required.
Compensation range: $150,000 – $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience level and skill set.
Well‑Being: Paid vacation / Paid holidays / Life Insurance / Short‑term & Long‑term disability / Complimentary in‑office drinks & snacks / Employee events.
Future: 401(k) / Year‑end Bonuses.
Who We Are American Motion Systems (AMS) is an American company dedicated to designing and manufacturing high‑performance motors and motion control products for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, and fracking industries. As a company committed to excellence, AMS operates with ISO9001 and AS9100D certifications, ensuring the highest quality standards.
Our Philosophy: Be Awesome and Bring Fun. At AMS, we believe in a culture of excellence, integrity, and positivity. Our commitment to being Awesome drives everything we do—from our work to our relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also know the value of Fun in fostering a thriving and engaging workplace.
Our goal is to create an environment of peace and partnership, working together in harmony to achieve our goals as one team. At AMS we strive to provide stellar service and top‑notch products to our customers.
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As the
Controller
for American Motion Systems (AMS), you will drive financial clarity and operational excellence by managing all accounting functions, building forecasts, and providing leadership with strategic financial insight.
Essential Duties Within the first 30-60 days:
Train with the current fractional finance team on payroll, AR/AP, learn ERP Syteline, and key compliance processes while meeting cross-department teams and tax consultants to understand workflows and review historical financials to identify performance gaps.
Learn forecasting and reporting rhythms while taking on core day-to-day accounting duties RMAs, payroll support, compliance tasks, job variances, fixed assets, and banking workflows to build accurate, audit-ready financial operations.
Learn the month-end close process, review management reports to understand performance, and begin shaping the transition of outsourced work in-house while aligning workload and future team structure with the President.
Present and begin executing on a phased plan for transitioning outsourced finance work in-house, review priority process improvements with the President to align on next steps, and consistently deliver high-quality, proactive work that demonstrates ownership and requires little oversight.
Begin building reports and metrics that will lay the foundation for the COO and CEO to drive decisions for the company's growth objectives.
3-4 months and ongoing:
Develop financial dashboards, improve accounting methods, ensure compliant tax filings, and begin analyzing ROI, make-or-buy, and acquisition scenarios to deliver clear, data-driven insights to leadership.
Identify process improvements, guiding team members with clear feedback, supporting shipping and receiving operations, and ensuring accurate accounting of leasehold improvements, distinguishing expenses from capitalized costs.
Develop and implement a strategy for managing obsolete or dead inventory, while also identifying opportunities to optimize R&D tax credits and deductions to maximize savings while ensuring compliance.
6-12 months and ongoing:
Demonstrate measurable process improvements while independently managing core finance operations and maintaining real-time financial visibility through ongoing monitoring and cash forecasting.
Contribute strategic insights in leadership meetings and support major decisions, participating in annual offsite meetings.
Track KPIs for departmental performance and identify opportunities for savings, revenue growth, or efficiency gains.
Education, Skills & Experience
5+ years in a Controller role or similar finance leadership role within the component manufacturing industry or a similar industry (required).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required).
Proven experience in manufacturing cost accounting and inventory management (required).
Demonstrated ability to manage and oversee multiple accounting tasks, ensuring accurate reporting, compliance with industry standards, and timely delivery of financial outcomes (required).
Proven ability to collaborate with cross‑functional teams and interact directly with stakeholders to gather financial requirements, explain data‑driven insights, and manage expectations (required).
Strong knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and experience ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations (required).
Demonstrated expertise in general ledger accounting, month‑end close processes, and financial reporting (required).
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present financial data and insights to non‑financial stakeholders (required).
Working Environment, Compensation, and Company Benefits
Working Hours: 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, with nights and weekends as required.
Compensation range: $150,000 – $200,000 annually, commensurate with experience level and skill set.
Well‑Being: Paid vacation / Paid holidays / Life Insurance / Short‑term & Long‑term disability / Complimentary in‑office drinks & snacks / Employee events.
Future: 401(k) / Year‑end Bonuses.
Who We Are American Motion Systems (AMS) is an American company dedicated to designing and manufacturing high‑performance motors and motion control products for critical applications in the aerospace, defense, and fracking industries. As a company committed to excellence, AMS operates with ISO9001 and AS9100D certifications, ensuring the highest quality standards.
Our Philosophy: Be Awesome and Bring Fun. At AMS, we believe in a culture of excellence, integrity, and positivity. Our commitment to being Awesome drives everything we do—from our work to our relationships with customers, suppliers, and colleagues. We also know the value of Fun in fostering a thriving and engaging workplace.
Our goal is to create an environment of peace and partnership, working together in harmony to achieve our goals as one team. At AMS we strive to provide stellar service and top‑notch products to our customers.
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