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IDEX Corporation · 18 hours ago

Director of Accounting

positionFarmington, CT
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityDirector/Executive
date10+ years exp

IDEX Corporation is a high precision filtration company trusted by leading brands across various industries. The Director of Accounting is responsible for overseeing technical accounting activities, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and providing financial insights to support strategic decision-making.

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Responsibilities

Technical Accounting Leadership
Manage and interpret complex accounting issues, ensuring compliance with GAAP, IFRS, and other relevant standards
Partner with corporate accounting teams to address technical accounting matters, including new pronouncements and policy changes
Oversee preparation and review of technical accounting memos and documentation
Operations Finance Oversight
Lead all aspects of operations finance, including cost accounting, inventory valuation, and standard costing processes
Ensure accurate and timely development of financial standards for operations
Collaborate with operations leadership to provide financial insights and support performance improvement initiatives
Financial Reporting & Compliance
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
Maintain internal controls and compliance with corporate policies and regulatory requirements
Support external audits and coordinate responses to auditor inquiries
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Act as a key business partner to corporate finance, operations, and executive leadership
Provide technical guidance and training to finance teams across the organization

Qualification

GAAP knowledgeTechnical accountingOperations finance leadershipERP systems proficiencyAdvanced ExcelAnalytical skillsStakeholder managementLeadership developmentProblem-solving skillsCommunication skillsStrategic thinkingCollaborationAttention to detail

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required
Minimum 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting and operations finance leadership
Deep knowledge of GAAP and technical accounting principles
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Excel
Strategic Thinking
Technical Expertise
Leadership & Team Development
Collaboration & Influence
Attention to Detail

Company

IDEX Corporation

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With about 9,000 employees across the globe, IDEX (NYSE: IEX) designs and manufactures products that are vital to the advances of modern life and help IDEX live its purpose – Trusted Solutions, Improving Lives.
dateFounded in 1987
location
Lake Forest, Illinois, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.idexcorp.com

H1B Sponsorship

IDEX Corporation has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2023 (4)
2022 (3)
2021 (5)
2020 (4)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$500M
2024-08-07Post Ipo Debt· $500M
1989-06-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Eric Ashleman
Chief Executive Officer & President
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Allison Lausas
Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer
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Recent News

MarketScreener
IDEX Names Sean Gillen as New CFO
2025-12-05
Morningstar.com
IDEX Corporation Appoints Sean Gillen as SVP, Chief Financial Officer
2025-12-05
Business Wire
IDEX Reports Third Quarter Results
2025-10-30
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