Assistant Controller

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Liberty Lake, WA

30d•$150,000 - $165,000•Onsite

About The Position

Amphenol Network Solutions, headquartered in Liberty Lake, Washington, is a division of Amphenol Corporation, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of interconnect products. Guided by a bold vision to connect people with technology, Amphenol serves a wide range of markets including IT Datacom, Mobile Devices, Mobile Networks, Broadband, Industrial, Automotive, Commercial Aerospace, and Military. At Amphenol Network Solutions, we are at the forefront of global connectivity, delivering a high‑quality, seamless portfolio of fiber distribution, cable management, power solutions, racks, passives, and enclosures. Recently recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in the Inland Northwest, we believe that coming to work every day is a choice—and a meaningful one. We foster an environment where innovative, hard‑working, passionate, honest, and fun‑loving people thrive. If you’re looking to be part of a global force shaping the future of communication and connectivity, you’ve found it.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant responsibility for financial close, financial reporting, general ledger, internal controls, and audit support.
Three or more years of leadership or supervisory experience, with demonstrated ability to review work, develop employees, and manage recurring deadlines.
Manufacturing and cost-accounting experience required, including inventory, standard costing, and variance analysis.
Demonstrated knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the ability to research and document complex accounting matters.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas, pivot tables, lookups, data validation, and financial modeling; proficient in Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
Advanced working knowledge of ERP and financial reporting systems; experience with Epicor or comparable manufacturing ERP systems preferred.
Ability to use business-intelligence, data-query, and automation tools to improve reporting accuracy, visibility, and efficiency.
Work requires extended periods of sitting, computer use, data review, typing, and participation in meetings.
The position requires sustained attention to detail, analysis of complex information, sound judgment, management of competing priorities, and the ability to meet recurring deadlines.
The employee must be able to communicate effectively and occasionally lift or move standard office materials.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals to perform the essential functions.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree preferred.
CPA or CMA strongly preferred.
Experience in a multi-location or public-company environment, and experience with corporate reporting and compliance requirements, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close, including the close calendar, account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, eliminations, consolidations, and management review schedules.
Prepare and review accurate, timely financial statements and reporting packages in accordance with U.S. GAAP, Company policies, and corporate reporting requirements; explain significant results, trends, and variances to the Controller and business leaders.
Own the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts, including accounting policy application, balance-sheet substantiation, intercompany activity, revenue recognition, reserves, and other significant or non-routine transactions.
Oversee manufacturing accounting, including inventory valuation and reserves, standard costs, bills of material, labor and overhead rates, cost rolls, production and purchase variances, cycle counts, and physical inventory results.
Maintain a strong internal-control environment by documenting processes, establishing review controls, monitoring segregation of duties, testing key controls, and leading corrective actions for identified deficiencies.
Coordinate external, internal, and corporate audits; manage requests, supporting schedules, issue resolution, and remediation plans while maintaining complete and audit-ready documentation.
Lead corporate compliance and recurring assessment activities assigned to Finance, including hard-close requirements, policy certifications, and other corporate reporting submissions.
Partner with the Controller on capital expenditures, and financial modeling; identify risks and opportunities and recommend actions.
Oversee accounting operations and service levels across areas such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll accounting, fixed assets, and treasury activities, whether performed directly or through assigned team members.
Coach, develop, and hold accounting team members accountable; set priorities, review work, cross-train responsibilities, and build succession and backup coverage for critical processes.
Administer and improve financial systems, reporting tools, master data, and accounting workflows; partner with IT and process owners to strengthen data quality, access controls, automation, and scalability.
Evaluate new accounting guidance, business arrangements, contracts, and operational changes; document conclusions and recommend appropriate accounting treatment and controls.
Protect confidential information, exercise sound professional judgment, and perform special projects or other duties assigned by the Controller.