Job Senior Accounting Manager

Senior Accounting Manager

Vision Research is a Business Unit in the Materials Analysis Division of AMETEK, Inc. Vision Research manufactures industry leading high-speed digital cameras. Our cameras are primarily sold into industrial, academic, defense and government research facilities. We also have a smaller entertainment oriented camera business. Although not our primary focus, Vision Research has received both an Academy Award and an Emmy for our technical contribution to the entertainment industry. To learn more about Vision Research, Phantom cameras and to get a good idea of the type of images we can collect please go to www.phantomhighspeed.com.

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 Receivables 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.

Key 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.

Requirements

Compensation

Employee Type : Salaried

Salary Minimum : $140,000

Salary Maximum : $165,000

Incentive : 1289

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market : New Jersey