Controller

The Financial Site Controller is a key finance leader for the site, partnering closely with business leadership, operations, product management, R&D, and global finance teams to drive financial performance, strengthen controls, and support profitable growth.Key Responsibilities:Business Partnership & Financial LeadershipPartner with site and business unit leadership to achieve short- and long-term financial objectives, including revenue growth, EBITDA expansion, working capital improvement, and disciplined cost management.Provide financial leadership across working capital areas, including inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and overall cash flow performance.Collaborate with operations leaders to improve transparency into manufacturing costs, margins, inventory performance, productivity, and operational efficiency.Work with product management and R&D to enhance product life cycle planning, investment prioritization, project financials, and return-on-investment visibility.Financial Reporting & AnalysisLead the monthly close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial reviews, and timely submission of HFM reporting.Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, forecasts, and management reporting packages.Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year, clearly communicating key drivers, risks, opportunities, and recommended actions.Lead the annual budgeting and strategic planning processes, ensuring alignment with business priorities.Controls, Compliance & SystemsOversee internal controls, SOX compliance, audit readiness, and timely remediation of control or process gaps.Ensure revenue and expense recognition complies with ASC 606, U.S. GAAP, local statutory requirements, and company policies.Support global subsidiaries and cross-functional teams with complex accounting, reporting, and financial matters.Ensure ERP, reporting, and financial systems effectively support current and future business needs, including data integrity, process standardization, and scalable reporting.Team Leadership & Process ImprovementLead, coach, and develop the local finance team, promoting accountability, continuous improvement, and strong business partnership.Identify and drive process improvement initiatives to strengthen controls, enhance reporting quality, reduce manual effort, and accelerate decision-making.Requirements:Education & ExperienceBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred.Minimum of 10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in manufacturing, industrial, or technology environments.Prior leadership experience with a track record of developing teams and setting clear expectations.Technical ExpertiseStrong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, revenue recognition, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.Experience with month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, working capital management, and management reporting.Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools; experience with ERP systems, Hyperion/HFM, query tools, Intuitive, or QuickBooks preferred.Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs.Business & Leadership SkillsDemonstrated ability to partner with operations and business leaders to translate financial results into actionable insights.Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, with the ability to present to both finance and non-finance stakeholders.High level of integrity, attention to detail, ownership, and sound business judgment.Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and operate effectively in a hands-on, fast-paced environment.Preferred Qualifications:Experience in a site controller, plant controller, accounting manager, finance manager, or similar operational finance leadership role.Manufacturing finance experience, including product costing, inventory analysis, margin analysis, and operational performance reporting.Experience supporting SOX controls, internal and external audits, and statutory reporting.Demonstrated success improving financial processes, reporting cadence, data quality, and business partnership.Experience working in a decentralized, global environment with cross-functional and international stakeholders.Why This Role Matters:This is a highly visible, hands-on finance leadership position with broad exposure across the business. The role goes beyond reporting financial results to helping leaders understand performance, identify risks and opportunities, improve processes, and enable better business decisions. It is well suited for a finance leader who enjoys working closely with operations, developing teams, and driving measurable impact in a growing global business.About the Business Unit:Gatan is an AMETEK business unit and the world’s leading manufacturer of instrumentation and software for electron microscopy. Its technologies help scientists and researchers explore materials and biological structures at the nanoscale, enabling discoveries in semiconductors, advanced materials, life sciences, and energy research. Founded in 1964 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, and with offices and service teams around the world, Gatan combines a long history of innovation with a collaborative, customer-focused culture. Its solutions are trusted by leading research institutions, universities, and technology companies to advance scientific breakthroughs and solve complex global challenges. For more information, visit and