Finance Director

Job Title: Finance Director

Location:

Waterbury, CT, US, 06705

Business Unit: Nul

Posting Date: May 22, 2026

Job Description:

The Finance Director is a critical role on the AMS Division team, reporting directly to the Division Vice President, Finance of the AMS Division. This role is responsible for implementing automation and standardization across accounting and analytical functions in the division, owning the ongoing planning and reporting cycles in the division, and leading the internal control processes in the division.

What you will do in this role:

• Identify and implement process improvements and automation using software, AI, optimization tools, and shared services.
• Lead all planning and reporting cycles for the division - Weekly reporting, monthly closing and forecast, annual budget, annual strategic plan
• Prepare and deliver weekly, monthly, and annual presentations of financial results and expectations to leadership
• Manage ongoing ad hoc requests from business unit, division, or corporate leadership on an ongoing basis
• Lead the preparation for periodic business reviews focused on operating performance, working capital, excess & obsolete inventory, and new product development
• Lead all internal controls processes for the division - Monthly, quarterly, annual SOX requirements; Provide support and leadership of internal and external audits
• Collaborate with leadership across the division to achieve strategic objectives - Acquisition research, diligence, and integration; Operational organic initiatives; Capital investment planning
• Ensure continuity of financial reporting and accounting tasks in coordination with the BU Controllers.

We are looking for in a candidate:

• Bachelors degree in related field required, Masters degree preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7+ years in a relevant experience with strong experience working within manufacturing environments
• Experience in process improvement and implementing best practices in financial operations and process automation
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required
• Ability to connect across the organization with a proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams
• Strong PC and business systems knowledge; advanced Excel skills highly preferred
• Excellent working knowledge of accounting and finance principles, specifically US GAAP
• Demonstrated strong work ethic and integrity
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally 25%+
• Hyperion financial reporting experience preferred

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Compensation

Employee Type: Salaried

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: 170,000

Salary Maximum: 200,000

Incentive: Yes

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.

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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.

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Nearest Major Market: New Haven

Nearest Secondary Market: Hartford