Controlling Manager

**AMETEK, Inc. **is a $6.2B global diversified manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices. AMETEK is well positioned in highly competitive market segments, each with compelling growth characteristics. We expect continued business growth through the execution of our four key strategies: Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, New Products, and Global & Market Expansion. Supporting those strategies are 19.500 associates employed across 30 countries.

At AMETEK, we are committed to a corporate culture that values diversity and fosters a work environment that enables colleagues to develop meaningful and rewarding careers. We consider ourselves responsible corporate citizens and are committed to operating our facilities in an environmentally responsible manner.

AMETEK is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AME) and a component of the S&P 500.

It all started in 1950 in a small workshop in Bad Godesberg. Christian Dunker founded Dunkermotoren at the age of 34 in a room next door to his parents' carpentry shop. Four years later, the branch office request to the city of Bonndorf follows.

To this day, we have our headquarters in the small town in the heart of the Black Forest - but have grown considerably in the meantime with approx. 1300 employees. For over 70 years, we have been developing and producing innovative, flexible and high-quality motor solutions.

Headquartered in Italy,
**MAE** is customer focused and quality oriented. It has 600 employees and three manufacturing sites (Czech Republic, Italy and Serbia).

MAE’s motto is “We design and manufacture advanced motion solutions that keep the world moving.”

We are now looking for an experienced
** Controlling Manager **that will provide leadership, coordination, and direction for Finance and Controlling activities at MAE level to meet the B.U.’s and Division’s objectives.

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
**Planning and Budgeting - **Assist the Finance Director in the budgeting and planning process. Coordinate the preparation of plants’ budget within the framework of the profit plan, track deviations versus budget, monitor progress of budgeted and unbudgeted cost reduction activities, interpret financial information generated by plants’ functions during the month for plant management.

Monitor actual expenses, on a daily, weekly and/or monthly basis, against the budget and against monthly 5th day forecasts. Manage the analysis of all aspects of variances to recommend required corrections to production and general overhead departments.

Prepare plant rates to ensure accuracy for cost estimating, inventory evaluation and fair measurement of production performance. Establish frozen standard costs on an individual part number basis and for annual standard cost change.

**Control and Compliance**
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX objectives ensuring the timely completion of self-testing and posting of required documentation. Drive continuous improvement in all areas related to reporting, control and compliance. Support Audit management.

**Financial Reporting - **Coordinate the monthly and year-end closing process - US GAAP and investigate unusual numbers generated during closings. Provide timely and effective reporting and analysis of financial information to meet the needs of the commercial business and to comply with monthly reporting requirements. Prepare monthly internal and external reporting packages for management team.

**Capex -** Review capital appropriation requests for new equipment, tooling or other capital purchases. Monitor spending against appropriations to trigger supplemental requests.

**SPECIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES***:

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
- 6-8 years of operating in a financial/controlling position within a manufacturing environment.
- Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including US GAAP and SOX 404 requirements. Knowledge of automated financial and accounting reporting systems. Knowledge of federal and state financial regulations. Ability to analyze financial data and prepare financial reports, statements and projections.
- Knowledge of SAP ERP - advanced skills on modules FI-CO
- Position requires strong professional written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects. Ability to participate in and facilitate group meetings.
- Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines.
- Fluent English and Italian