AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices with annual sales of approximately $5 billion. AMETEK has 18,000 colleagues at more than 150 operating locations, and a global network of sales, service and support locations in 30 countries around the world. The AMETEK Growth Model combines its four growth strategies of Operational Excellence, Strategic Acquisitions, Global & Market Expansion, and New Product Development, with a disciplined focus on cash generation and capital deployment. By executing the AMETEK Growth Model, the company seeks to generate shareholder value by doubling earnings per share over the course of each business cycle. AMETEK consists of two operating groups, both with highly differentiated technology and leading positions in niche markets: Electronic Instruments - a worldwide leader in the design and manufacture of advanced analytical, test and measurement instrumentation for the energy, aerospace, power, research, medical and industrial markets. Electromechanical - a differentiated supplier of automation and precision motion control solutions, and highly engineered electrical interconnects, specialty metals and thermal management systems. Electron Microscopy Technologies (EMT) is the world's leading manufacturer of high-quality instrumentation and software for imaging and analysis in TEM and SEM applications. The Gatan and EDAX names are recognized and respected throughout the worldwide scientific community and has been synonymous with high quality products and the industry's leading technology. The Operational Finance Manager - Candidate will report to the US Operations Controller and is directly responsible for managing and coordinating daily accounting functions for the business. This includes responsibility for financial closing, financial reporting, working capital management, and ensuring compliance with accounting procedures and internal controls. This individual must operate with a high degree of autonomy and leadership. • Drive monthly financial close process ensuring accurate financial results and requirements are complete within corporate timelines • Drive the implementation and improvement of business intelligence and dashboard tools and reports to provide meaningful KPIs and analysis that delivers insight linking to business strategies (e.g., working capital, manufacturing, trends, etc.) • Work with Operations management to dissect manufacturing costs and identify areas of improvement in costing procedures • Prepare month-end journal entries and reconciliations for cost and inventory • Audit cycle count process and identify areas of opportunity for improvement • Manage all aspects of fixed asset and lease accounting • Develop and review General Ledger account reconciliations • Upload monthly financial information to the Corporate HFM system and reconcile Trial Balances to the consolidated reports • Assist with the preparation of monthly forecasts and the annual budget with a focus manufacturing cost and working capital • Assist US Controller and Business Unit Controller with any other duties/projects as assigned • Develop business relationship with functional leadership team and act as the Accounting and Finance partner • Manage and develop early career talent