Accounting Manager

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The Solartron ISA Accounting Manager oversees all core accounting operations and financial reporting, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, SOX, and corporate policies. This role leads the Accounting Department, manages statutory reporting and audits, and supports budgeting, payroll, and monthly closings. The Accounting Manager supports the Plant Controller and international teams to maintain high standards of accuracy and integrity across all financial activities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Preparation of monthly and quarterly reports which summarize business activity and financial position in areas of sales, product costs, variances, expenses and earnings.
• Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual journal entries to record activities of the company.
• Prepare balance sheet and other account reconciliations.
• Ensure corporate SOX compliance and Corporate Policies and Procedures are adhered to.
• Support departmental functions including but not limited to cash management, payroll, financial analysis, budget analysis, regulatory reporting, coordinating and managing monthly closing activities.
• Support preparation of annual budget and related presentations.
• Support UK statutory reporting and audits
• Directly supervises employees in the Accounting Department. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Travel: 5% - Occasional domestic and international travel as required by the Business Unit / Division

Qualifications and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field from an accredited College or University; minimum 7 years' related experience and/or training.
• Manufacturing industry experience utilizing standard cost systems.
• ERP system implementation experience.
• Strong Excel Skills (Pivot Tables, Lookup functions, etc).
• Highly detail orientated.
• Excellent organization, documentation, and prioritization skills.
• Ability to meet tight reporting deadlines.
• High motivation to achieve personal, team, and business goals.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5 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 22,000 colleagues, in 35 countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual, Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEK is a component of the S&P 500. Visit https://www.ametek.com/careers for more information.