What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Manager position at Amphenol TCS?
Amphenol Communications Solutions (ACS), a division of Amphenol Corporation, is a world leader in interconnect solutions for Communications, Mobile, RF, Optics, and Commercial electronics markets. Amphenol Corporation is one of the world's largest designers and manufacturers of electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. ACS has an expansive global presence in research and development, manufacturing, and sales. We design and manufacture a wide range of innovative connectors as well as cable assemblies for diverse applications including server, storage, data center, mobile, RF, networking, industrial, business equipment, and automotive.
Position: Finance Manager
Location: Valley Green, PA
Amphenol High Speed Products Group is the market leader for high speed, high bandwidth electrical connectors for the Telecom/Datacom market (Mobile Networks, Storage, Servers, Routers, Switches, etc.). Our products help to enable the electronics revolution and remain a key enabler for all the major Tier 1 OEMs globally. We are currently seeking an Finance Manager to join our team. This role is located on site in our Etters, PA office.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Position summary:
The Finance Manager will take full responsibility for the general ledger of Amphenol InterCon Systems (AIS), including, but not limited to, standard cost maintenance and analysis to include item changes, detailed analysis of product costing variances, and monthly absorption analysis for AIS, while driving the performance of the team.
- Inventory/Costing: Process annual and periodic product costing, ensuring completeness and accuracy of underlying data. Investigate standard versus actual cost variances, determine root cause, and propose solutions to reduce costs. Evaluate excess and obsolete inventory and work with operations to minimize cost impacts. Supervise physical inventory process, including weekly cycle counts and annual physical verification.
- Payroll: Review periodic payroll journal entries. Review payroll tax reports to master recap of payrolls for period. Track and report severance.
- Cash Management: Reconcile bank accounts, general ledger, and corporate cash management system.
- Fixed Assets: Process Construction in Process monthly, record Appropriation Requests in master file. Maintain fixed asset expenditure supporting documentation. Process new asset capitalizations, retirements, and depreciation in ERP System. Reconcile fixed asset sub-ledger to ERP general ledger. Complete tagged physical inventory every five years. Ensure all physical assets are properly tagged.
- Accounts Payable: Review pending items reports (e.g. GR/IR) and assist with resolving aged items. Review A/P Report for aged items and assist in resolution. Review inventory returns processed before data entry. Oversee payment processes for completeness and accuracy and evaluate cash needs for business. Review wire transfers as required for expense payment and intercompany netting. Assist with supplier communications regarding inquiries concerning payment. Process periodic statutory reporting, including, but not limited to, PA Use Tax, 1099s, etc.
- Taxes: Calculate and submit the quarterly tax estimates for the entity within the financial reporting system. Annually, complete the tax package and Research and Development credit submission.
- Documentation: Review financial processes and make recommendations for changes that will enhance internal controls.
- Monthly Responsibilities: Complete journal entries as necessary. Prepare balance sheet reconciliations and agree to financial reporting software. Complete corporate reporting. Prepare and submit monthly forecast for AIS..
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, CPA preferred
- 3 years of cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- Knowledge of auditing practices and principles
- High degree of proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle), with knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics AX a plus
- Ability to identify, create and implement automated accounting processes, procedures, and reports
- Ability to collaborate with multi-department teams
- Well-developed organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills, along with excellent attention to detail
- Excellent time management skills, advanced excel skills, and solid written and verbal communication skills
- Previous supervisory experience
Amphenol Corporation is proud of our reputation as an excellent employer. Our main focus is to provide the highest level of support and responsiveness to both our employees and our customers, the world's largest technology companies. Amphenol Corporation offers the opportunity for career growth within a global organization. We believe that Amphenol Corporation is unique in that every employee, regardless of his or her position, has the ability to positively impact the business.
Amphenol is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" - Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/National Origin
For additional company information please visit our website at www.amphenol-cs.com