Controller

Amphenol and its Affiliated Companies•Franklin, WI

About The Position

The Controller I ensure development, availability, management, and control of factories financial systems and information, including enforcement of company policy and government rules and regulations as they impact financial results.

Requirements

BA in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration
Five years’ accounting experience
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Articulate with use of good grammar skills.
A team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills.
Proficient in MS Office.
Large ERP experience, SAP preferred.
Project based accounting.
Understanding of Value Stream Accounting/lean accounting.
Able to introduce/implement lean metrics (KBMs or KPIs Dash Boards).
Competent in the application of accounting, finance, auditing, and cost control technologies.
Capable of analyzing complex and abstract data; and reasoning and reaching conclusions without continued guidance of standards, precedents, or direction from others.
An energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.
Competent in participative management, team approaches and other management techniques for work accomplishment and problem solving.
Must be a self-starter and be able to meet duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision. Position is critical to the health of the corporation and errors could result in significant monetary loss and hardship to the corporation. Dependability, accuracy, and highest integrity are essential.
Confidentiality required: Information routinely handled will be proprietary and highly confidential to the corporation and to customers.

Nice To Haves

Lean manufacturing is preferred.
Knowledge of Six Sigma, Green Belt Certification is preferred.
CPA or MBA preferable

Responsibilities

Responsible for all accounting and financial functions for the plant, including general accounting, cost accounting, account reconciliations, financial and operational reporting, internal controls, cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting.
Assist in developing and maintaining the plant's internal controls and accounting policies and procedures, including adherence to Sarbanes Oxley and COSO.
Prepare operational and financial reports and provides analysis, counsel, advice, and recommendations to help top-level management make operating decisions to reduce costs, improve profits and return on investment and to achieve strategic goals and plans.
Manage the capital planning and budgeting and control system.
Collaborate as a business partner with plant and financial management to effectively manage and control the local business.
Lead the financial staff at the plant and be accountable for plant level responsibilities including general accounting, cost accounting, inventory, financial business analysis and financial reporting.
Liaison with corporate financial staff, as required.
Ensure company standard practices and procedures are followed in connection with all Accounting and Office Support department functions.
Contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.
Maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
Adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines.
Other duties as required in support of the department and the company
Directly responsible for the teams in the respective area.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assisting, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
Provides ongoing training to applicable staff to develop and encourage their technical and operational performance.
Meets with appropriate staff on a timely basis for performance evaluations and goal setting.
Other duties as required in support of the department and the company