Finance Project Manager

Winchester Interconnect • Orange, CA

4d • $130,000 - $165,000

About The Position

Reporting to the Precision Connections Director of Finance, the Finance Project Manager will play a critical lead role in Winchester’s  upcoming Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation and working with our manufacturing sites to ensure Audit and Regulatory Compliance. This role requires a blend of deep financial expertise, project management skills, and a meticulous focus on internal controls and reporting integrity. Winchester is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), a global technology leader, with more than 180,000 people across 124 manufacturing facilities and 12 major technical centers worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 5-10 years of experience in cost accounting or related area
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting standards
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP software (Visual Manufacturing preferred)
• Familiarity with actual costing methods and understanding of standard costing
• Analytical Excellence: Demonstrated ability to analyze and accurately interpret complex data to pinpoint trends, variances, and opportunities for process improvement.
• Precision and Detail: Commitment to ensuring high accuracy in all data management tasks and the effective implementation of our ERP system.
• Proactive Problem Solving: Proven capability to identify and address inefficiencies, developing and implementing effective solutions to streamline processes
• Effective Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills for successful collaboration across various departments and during interactions with Internal Audit.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced expertise in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets, including mastery of complex formulas and financial analysis functions.

Nice To Haves

• Manufacturing or production industry experience is preferred

Responsibilities

• Lead the Finance Track for the end-to-end ERP implementation (selection, design, testing, and go-live) to ensure finance and accounting requirements are fully met.
• Process Optimization: Analyze current financial processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, GL management) and redesign them for efficiency, scalability, and enhanced internal controls within the new ERP system.
• Data Integrity & Migration: Oversee the mapping, cleansing, and migration of financial data from legacy systems to the new ERP, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation of all critical financial balances.
• System Ownership: Serve as the primary finance system support and subject matter expert post-implementation, managing ongoing configuration, security, and optimization.
• User Training & Support: Develop and deliver training programs for the finance team and other key users on the new ERP modules and established workflows.
• Audit Support: Manage and coordinate support needed for all external and internal audits, serving as the primary liaison between the auditors and the finance team. Prepare all necessary schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Policy & Procedure: Develop, update, and enforce financial policies and procedures to align with best practices and regulatory requirements, particularly those impacted by the new ERP 
• Internal Controls (SOX/Equivalent): Design, document, implement, and monitor robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across all financial processes, with a specific focus on controls within the ERP environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees