Assistant Controller

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Job Title: Assistant Controller

Reporting To: Director of Finance
Location: Rochester, NY
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Who is IDEX Health & Science (IH&S)?

As a business unit of IDEX Corporation, IH&S has a long history of driving growth in life sciences and healthcare by embracing innovation and redefining the supplier-customer relationship. The work we do every day allows us to discover key insights and break new ground to create some of the most meaningful technologies that have a lasting impact on companies, industries, and society. One of business segments is called Life Science Optics and we are looking to add more talent to the team.

SUMMARY
The Assistant Controller / FP&A is responsible for the monthly collection, consolidation, and report out of key financial metrics across 5 manufacturing facilities in the IDEX Health & Science, Life Science Fluidics segment. This
position reports to the Director of Finance and will provide support to leaders in Site operations, supply chain and manufacturing. This position requires excellent analytical and communication skills as well as knowledge in
manufacturing/financial reporting and business operations in a growth-oriented environment. This role will also provide support to the other finance and accounting teams within IDEX Health & Science, as necessary. We anticipate
that this position will grow within a year to include business partnering responsibilities for the Rochester, NY site; thus we seek a candidate with previous experience in cost accounting.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
• Lead the compilation of financial operating results and provide financial support to operations team
• Participates in the preparation, consolidation, and analysis of financial reports for quarterly and monthly operation and business reviews
• Reports key performance indices (KPI) for Operations, analyzes variances and provides insights to leaders on levers to improve metrics
• Partner with business leaders to track and report productivity and sourcing savings initiatives
• Participates in monthly close activities including preparing & reviewing Journal Entries, submitting and reviewing results in IDEX reporting software (OneStream)
• Supports other finance & accounting teams in activities such as, but not limited to, SOX testing, EOZ analysis, labor utilization, and labor/burden studies
• Participate in analysis of consolidated operations/cost financial forecasts and month-end results
• Other ad hoc analysis to support business needs. Leads and/or participates in special projects and assignments as required

JOB QUAILIFICATIONS
• Degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum of 6 years of Finance experience
• Experience in preparing, analyzing, and implementing accounting and reporting requirements
• Accounting/cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment is required
• Experience with PC/ERP, JD Edwards and/or OneStream preferred
• Superior verbal and written communication skills to work effectively in a team environment within and outside of the Accounting Department
• Ideal candidate will have experience working with remote and global colleagues from virtual office

INTERPERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS
Success in this position requires the ability to build a strong partnership with finance and operational team members
• Ability to build relationships at all levels within the organization
• Strong business acumen and analytical skills