Division Vice President- Business Unit Controller

Hughes Treitler-FMH, an AMETEK business, is an industry leader in the design and manufacture of high‑performance, custom heat exchangers and thermal management subsystems for mission‑critical Aerospace & Defense applications. With more than 75 years of experience, HT-FMH specializes in compact, lightweight, and highly engineered solutions - including plate‑fin heat exchangers, fuel‑cooled and air‑cooled oil coolers, engine surface coolers, integrated thermal assemblies, and advanced fluid transfer assemblies - serving military and commercial aircraft, rotary platforms, and military vehicles. Operating within AMETEK’s Aerospace & Defense platform, the business functions in a high‑mix, low‑volume, engineering‑intensive environment where reliability, speed, technical excellence, and disciplined execution are critical to program success

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 HT-FMH and a key strategic partner to the BU Manager. This role is responsible for all financial management across multiple international 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.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Business Partnership

• 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

Financial Planning & Performance Management

• 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

Manufacturing, Cost, & Program Finance Leadership

• 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)

Financial Controls & Compliance

• 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

Leadership & Talent Development

• 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

Qualifications:

Required

• 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
• 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.
• Due to the nature of our business 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.

Preferred

• 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

Why Join HT-FMH & AMETEK:

• Significant leadership role within one of AMETEK’s largest A&D businesses - true visibility and influence
• Operate within AMETEK’s highly decentralized, entrepreneurial culture, where leaders are empowered to run their businesses
• Opportunity to work with complex, engineered-to-order products - not commodity manufacturing
• Close partnership with Operations, Engineering, and Business Development on mission‑critical programs
• Career growth potential into broader Division or Corporate finance leadership roles

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