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Summary: High Standard Aviation is a certified aviation repair station based in Miami, Florida. This business unit repairs and maintains electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic components for over 40 different commercial aircraft types. HSA has projected sales of 34 million in 2009 and employes approximately 140 employees in one location. This business was aquired by Ametek in January of 2009

The key to success in this position is to effectively partner with the Business Unit VP and his/her staff to ensure orders, revenue, profit and working capital goals are consistently met. In support of this goal, this individual must be a strong finance leader who can effectively perform financial planning and analysis, assist in cost accounting functions as required and ensure all necessary financial controls are in place and followed. Key elements include a hands-on approach, leadership and overall business acumen
Education & Experience

* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting and/or Finance required, CPA required, MBA preferred
* Experience in a manufacturing finance environment with a working knowledge of cost accounting is required.
* Prior experience in a public entity with a P & L of preferably $40M+ is desirable.
* 2-3 years at a public accounting firm
* 3-5 years in manufacturing/MRO environment
* Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing/TPS experience a plus.
* Strong background in GAAP, SEC Reporting and Sarbanes-Oxley Act compliance as well as Manufacturing Finance. Government contract accounting, familiarity with Federal Acquisitions Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) highly desirable.

Responsibilities:

* Partner with Business Unit Manager and his/her staff to deliver results.
* Directs preparation of annual budget. Assists in the preparation of the Strategic Plan and leads the month end close and forecast process. Owns the books.
* Proactively evaluates the results of operations, identifies trends/risks/opportunities and recommends actions to ensure the business unit achieves its commitments.
* Completes financial analysis, Discounted Cash Flow, ROI, Make/Buy, Gross Margin and Pricing Proposals for new business opportunities and capital investments.
* Supervises general accounting, cost accounting, AR/AP and government compliance.
* Provides technical financial advice and knowledge to others within the function and the broader business unit.
* Maintains effective internal controls to ensure protection of assets and an accurate reporting of financial position. Ensure compliance with all policies and procedures.
* Assists in preparation of government contract proposals and submission of cost and pricing data.
* Aggressively drives improvements in Working Capital.
* Supervise preparation of all Pricing and Pricing Policy on bids of over $250,000

Travel: 10%
Type: Full time Job Position
Location: Florida, Miami
Reporting Location: (Home/TBD) Sweden
Department: Accounting
Contact: AMETEK Aerospace Human Resources
E-mail: hr.aero@ametek.com

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