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With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses (https://www.idexcorp.com/our-businesses/business-segments/) around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

The Finance Director of IDEX Health & Science Platform is responsible for overall management, direction, and integrity of the cost and inventory functions of the accounting, finance, systems, and financial reporting systems for IDEX Health & Science Platform – which includes all domestic and international Manufacturing business locations within the Platform.

The Director actively partners with the Finance Vice President, Operations Vice President, Supply Chain Vice President, Site Leaders and the LSF/LSO Finance leaders in the planning, direction, and policy making for the Platform’s inventory, cost & operational financial activities; and communicates / supports the strategic and operational plans of the Platform.

The Director provides direction, management and oversight of the Cost & Inventory & Ops FP&A teams to implement and lead initiatives across the manufacturing sites to improve, automate, and simplify current accounting and reporting processes to maximize their efficiency and effectiveness. The Director collaborates with and influences the Commercial teams to drive commercial forecasts to the level needed to efficiently support the inventory, labor & capacity planning at the sites.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Build and lead an aggressive monthly business rhythm, providing accurate financial results and forecast updates to Corporate, LSF/LSO P&L owners, Site Operations & Supply Chain teams with actional information.

• Reviews and summarizes monthly inventory and cost position of multiple plants, oversees and provides direction on accounting theory and IDEX policy as appropriate, and insures the timely and accurate completion of all deliverables to IDEX.

• Responsible for forecasting, budgeting, and support of strategic planning for inventory, cost & all operational KPIs.

• Responsible for asset preservation and working capital management, specifically inventory & AP.

• Develops and implements a robust internal control framework and ensures compliance throughout the organization.

• Partners with the Vice President of Operations and their direct staff in managing the manufacturing unit’s efficiency, productivity and inventory velocity.

• Leads and/or participates in special projects and assignments.

• Assures that performance feedback/reviews for both direct and indirect reports, and follow-up on employee feedback, are performed on a formal and informal basis. Identifies and develops candidates for promotion. Performs hiring procedures as required and in accordance with Company guidelines

JOB QUAILIFICATIONS

• Degree in Accounting or Finance and / or MBA required.

• Minimum of 10 years of progressively responsible accounting and leadership experience.

• Experience in reviewing, analyzing, and implementing accounting and financial reporting standards.

• Five years or more accounting experience in cost / supply chain in a manufacturing environment.

• Solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and the ability to research and apply accounting pronouncements as appropriate.

• Advanced PC / ERP / Hyperion experience.

• Superior verbal and written communication skills to work effectively in a team environment within and outside of the Accounting Department.

Interpersonal Qualifications

• Acts with humility: wants credit to go to the team. Not afraid to ask for help and seek guidance. Receives criticism with grace, willing to change direction when presented with a better solution.

• Builds effective Teams: Proven ability to develop and inspire “high performing” teams that are focused on execution and meeting the financial, operational & people objectives. Able to telescope from executive interactions to resolving operational issues.

• Strategic thinker: Grasps complex issues. Assimilates info quickly, does not get overwhelmed when needing to move fast from one topic to another. Develops clear strategies and translates to specific actions to execute. Experience turning data into meaningful summaries for management to act upon

• Customer focus: Dedicated to meeting expectations of internal customers; gets first-hand information and uses for improvements; oriented to solving challenges; establishes and maintains relationships, gains trust & respect

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 and Affirmative Action 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 (Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled).

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Job Family: Finance

Business Unit: IH&S (Shared Services)