Division Vice President- Business Unit Controller

Position Summary

The Division Vice President, Business Unit Controller is the senior financial leader for HT-FMH and a key strategic partner to the BU Manager. This role is responsible for all financial management across multiple international manufacturing sites, supporting complex Aerospace and Defense programs, and driving performance in a decentralized, highly autonomous environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Strategic Business Partnership
• Serve as the primary financial advisor to the BU Manager and leadership team
• Shape strategic decision-making through rigorous financial insight into pricing, margin structure, product mix, capacity, Make/Buy, and capital deployment
• Support new program development and long-cycle Defense initiatives with ROI modeling, risk analysis, and scenario planning
• Financial Planning & Performance Management
• Lead the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, strategic planning, and long-range financial planning
• Cover sales, margins, overhead performance, absorption, and cash generation in monthly operating reviews
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps; drive corrective action with cross-functional teams
• Manufacturing, Cost, & Program Finance Leadership
• Own all aspects of standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, and cost accounting across multiple sites
• Partner with Operations and Supply Chain to improve productivity, yield, throughput, and material efficiency
• Lead working capital performance, including inventory optimization, cycle-time improvement, and program costing accuracy
• Support DoD-related contract structures including cost-plus, T&M, and fixed-price defense programs (experience preferred)
• Financial Controls & Compliance
• Ensure timely and accurate financial close, internal reporting, and balance sheet integrity
• Maintain compliance with US GAAP, SOX 404, AMETEK financial policies, and Defense-related financial standards
• Lead audit preparation, remediation, and continuous improvement of financial processes
• Leadership & Talent Development
• Lead and develop a high-performing finance organization across multiple sites
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, operational engagement, and continuous improvement
• Serve as a senior member of the BU leadership team, influencing strategy and organizational development

Qualifications

• Required:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 7-12+ years of progressive financial leadership within manufacturing, with strong exposure to standard costing and operational finance
• Prior experience as a BU Controller, Plant Controller, or senior FP&A leader
• Demonstrated success operating in a decentralized, high-accountability business model
• Strong understanding of inventory, absorption, cost accounting, and working capital management
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical capability
• Due to the nature of our business programs and products, applicants must have the legal right to work in the US and additionally must be legally authorized to access export-controlled information and source code.
• Preferred:
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense, including understanding of DoD cost structures and compliance requirements
• Multi-site manufacturing experience within a public company environment
• Exposure to M&A, integration, or divestiture activities
• CPA or Master’s degree
• Expertise with Oracle ERP, Hyperion/HFM, and data visualization tools such as Power BI
• Strong executive communication skills and comfort presenting to Division and Corporate leadership

Why Join HT-FMH & AMETEK

• Significant leadership role within one of AMETEK’s largest A&D businesses - true visibility and influence
• Operate within AMETEK’s highly decentralized, entrepreneurial culture, where leaders are empowered to run their businesses
• Opportunity to work with complex, engineered-to-order products - not commodity manufacturing
• Close partnership with Operations, Engineering, and Business Development on mission-critical programs
• Career growth potential into broader Division or Corporate finance leadership roles