Knut Thalmann, Cpa, Cgma, Fmva® Email & Phone Number

Berwyn, PA, US

Business Unit Controller for AMETEK's Instrumentation, Controls and Vision Systems (ICVS) BU. Leading a team in Germany, Mexico and the US acting as the strategic business partner for the BU's Sales, Operations and Business leadership team. Areas of responsibility include financial and managerial reporting, budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis..

Addison, IL, US

Member of the regional (US/Canada) senior management team leading the financial management, FP&A, performance management, financial reporting, accounting (IFRS, US GAAP) and tax functions.Selected Achievements:Consolidated and improved Finance and Accounting function and shortened month end close and forecast process via ERP system and process.

Frankfurt Am Main, DE

Drove company P&L by ensuring timely and comprehensive management reporting, financial analysis, forecasting and budgeting and adequate risk management. Additional responsibilities included month end close support, customer billing, OPEX/CAPEX purchase approvals, financial modeling and pricing for new and existing customer deals, preparation of business.

Frankfurt Am Main, DE

Managed functional areas of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Fixed Assets, Payroll, T&E and Financial Reporting based on IFRS and US GAAP. Managed and was point of contact for external and internal audits and ensured performance and documentation of SOX controls. Worked with internal and external tax accountants to ensure appropriate tax reporting.

Cologne, DE

Managed all financial, human resources and legal affairs of the company. As a member of the senior management team provided leadership with regard to the day to day operations as well as strategic management of the company with full P&L and balance sheet accountability. Performed Secretary duties for the Board of Directors and handled all corporate.

Cologne, DE

My team handled all aspects of the group reporting, forecasting & budgeting process (group comprised of 17 international subsidiaries). Team prepared, analysed and presented to senior management monthly financial reports, quarterly forecasts, annual and three year financial plans and forecasts. Participated in international acquisition and divestiture.

Reviewed and analyzed operating results and metrics of the affiliated companies (portfolio of more than 20 entities) and reported recommendations for areas of improvement and accompanying measures to company senior management. Also prepared company valuations and participated in due diligence reviews within the company’s acquisition and divestiture.

GB

Audited various mid-size companies in the utility, transportation and manufacturing industry. Supported due diligence reviews for M&A advisory clients. Participated in internal audits for utility and transportation industry clients.