Dvp, Bu Controller, Smp

including; powder, precision tubing, and precision strip. These products are available in a wide range of materials such as; stainless steel, nickel alloys and titanium to the end use markets of; aerospace, medical, nuclear, and oil & gas. We deliver exceptional products and service to customers around the world, every day.

SMP includes manufacturing plants in Collegeville, PA, Eighty Four, PA, Wallingford, CT, Lancaster, PA and Plymouth, UK. The SMP Business Unit employs approximately 600 employees.

Website: www.ametekmetals.com

The Business Unit Controller is an essential member of the leadership team to develop and implement the business’s annual strategic plan. The Controller is responsible for managing the financial accounting, planning, forecasting and analysis including sales target revenue, inventory, working capital and profit margin. The role reports to the SMP Business Unit Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Business Unit’s financial reporting and assist in driving financial results in Business Unit.
• Collaborate closely with both corporate and peers in the business drive full compliance in a way that is sustainable for the business and the team.
• Establish controls and provide guidance on all public-company and government audit compliance related issues.
• Present financial strategy and updates to C-suite leaders at strategic planning sessions and regional operating reviews.
• Lead BU’s financial strategy. Understand the business (including outside vendors and how costs are generated) in order to not only forecast accurately, but also to use financial data to help influence the business’s strategic direction.
• Handle all BU compliance issues.
• Demonstrate a top-notch work ethic to ensure that the Business Unit’s financials are accurate and that all reporting, budgeting and all other key deadlines are met
• Demonstrate the assertiveness to stand up and provide direction on what can or cannot be done to ensure full compliance with all necessary rules and regulations.
• Don’t just raise problems, but also suggest solutions. Understand what BU is trying to accomplish and be creative in identifying new ways to get there.
• Oversee financial strategy and assist in helping drive overall business strategy.

• Be an effective team member across division to help drive business performance.
• Partner effectively with the other members of Business Unit management to meet, or exceed, performance commitments.
• Proactively identify and communicate both good and bad news.
• Work proactively and collaboratively with operations, engineering, and sales re: how business actions affect the financials, and to identify ways to changes those actions to drive financial performance:
• Be a problem solver /enabler for the business unit. Be able to “find a way”, executing and implementing rapidly in seeking ways to make people’s lives easier.
• Work with the Finance team to quickly develop a facility with the systems, processes and reporting and independently build knowledge of the details of the business.
• Serve as an experienced self-starter who will support BU Manager in driving his agenda for the business.
• Grow and develop the finance teams, enabling strong succession plans.

Qualifications

• Masters in Business Administration preferred
• Certified Public Accountant (or other certifications) are a plus
• 10+ years manufacturing or operational accounting experience, metals industry preferred
• Willing to travel up to 40%
• Bachelor of Science in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required