Division Vice President, Business Unit Controller- Rotron (Aerospace & Defense)

Ametek, Inc.•Town of Woodstock, NY

About The Position

About Rotron Rotron, an AMETEK business, is a global leader in engineered air movement and thermal management solutions serving mission‑critical applications in Aerospace & Defense, industrial, medical, and high‑reliability electronics markets. As the largest business within AMETEK’s Aerospace & Defense platform, Rotron operates in a high‑mix-low-volume, engineering‑intensive, decentralized environment where speed, accountability, and operational excellence drive results. Our culture rewards leaders who combine strong financial acumen with a hands‑on, business‑partner mindset. Position Summary The Division Vice President, Business Unit Controller is the senior financial leader for Rotron and a key strategic partner to the BU Manager. This role is responsible for all financial management across multiple manufacturing sites, supporting complex Aerospace and Defense programs, and driving performance in a decentralized, highly autonomous environment. The ideal candidate is a seasoned A&D finance executive who excels in standard costing, program profitability, operational finance, and disciplined execution. This is a high‑visibility, succession‑oriented role with frequent exposure to Division and Corporate leadership.

Requirements

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 Rotron's 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.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
Lead the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, strategic planning, and long‑range financial planning.
Conduct robust monthly operating reviews covering sales, margins, overhead performance, absorption, and cash generation.
Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and performance gaps; drive corrective action with cross‑functional teams.
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).
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.
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.