Controller

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact. With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

STC Material Solutions is an innovative Vermont-based manufacturer of high precision, high performance ceramic components for use in medical, aerospace and defense applications, as well as in many semiconductor and industrial manufacturing processes. Our components are even in the Mars Rover! The company is now part of IDEX Corporation, a US-based Fortune 500 company focused on technological innovation and niche manufacturing. This business combination allows us to offer you the best of two worlds.

In the Financial Planning and Analysis role at STC you’ll enjoy the collaborative and friendly culture that seems to be the hallmark of the very best Vermont-based businesses. At the same time, you will be challenged to learn and grow on our team as you help us on our journey to build world-class analytical and reporting practices that suit the IDEX environment. IDEX is committed to professional development at every level. If you are top performer interested in developing your career beyond Vermont and within an American corporation with locations around the US and the world, you will have opportunities for advancement here and elsewhere in the organization. Make your application today and take the first step in the next chapter of your career with STC and IDEX.

Are you an experienced Controller or Auditor looking to grow your career with a publicly traded Fortune 500 advanced manufacturing company right here in Vermont? Then STC Material Solutions is looking for you! We are on the hunt for an ambitious and experienced Controller to own the accounting and reporting functions for two closely related subsidiaries of IDEX Corporation (NYSE: IEX). In this role you will be the key player driving a world-class monthly closing cycle and ensuring compliance with world-class financial controls. We are striving for excellence and growth. If that resonates with you and your goals, please read on.

Essential Functions:

• Proactively supports a culture of safety and quality as top organizational priorities.
• Actively participates in ongoing training initiatives and collaborates with team members and leadership to share information in a structured process.
• Oversee, maintain and manage the general ledgers of two companies and prepare monthly account reconciliations.
• Manage the monthly accounting close process and attain corporate reporting deadlines.
• Manage and develop direct reports including the Assistant Controller and AP Administrator.
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements.
• Help the Finance Director and FP&A Senior Analyst to forecast monthly and quarterly financial performance including unusual or one-off items.
• Analyze and communicate key drivers of company financial results to leadership.
• Partner across the organization to identify opportunities for efficiency within both financial and operational processes.
• Provide ad-hoc financial analysis.
• Manage banking activity.
• Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable to achieve working capital performance goals and provide working capital forecasts.
• Assist customers, vendors, and employees with finance and accounting processes.
• Coordinate activities with internal auditors as necessary.
• Maintain and ensure compliance with financial controls, including Sarbanes-Oxley and IDEX Key Controls.
• Assist in budget preparation.
• Support the Finance Director and other leaders with projects as required.
• Support the ongoing program of integration with IDEX, including an upcoming migration to a new MRP.

Required Qualifications:

• Five years’ finance and accounting experience with manufacturing background preferred.
• CPA accreditation and previous experience in public accounting preferred.
• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or a relevant field.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Collaborative and helpful attitude with employees, vendors and customers.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and MRP systems. Experience in Infor/Visual products or JD Edwards/Oracle products is a plus.
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• People management skills, including teaching, coaching and collaboration.

Total Rewards

The compensation range for this position is $112,700.00 - $169,100.00, depending on experience. This position may be eligible for performance-based bonus plans.

Benefits Package: Our comprehensive U.S. benefit offerings include: Health benefits, 401(k) retirement savings program with company match, PTO, and more. More information on our benefits and rewards can be found on our career page: https://www.idexcorp.com/careers/our-benefits-and-rewards/

Are you ready to join a different kind of company where our people, our culture, and our commitments are centered around providing trusted solutions that improve lives around the world?

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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