Cost Accounting Manager

Cost Accounting ManagerAmphenol Industrial OperationsReports to: North American Finance ManagerJob Description Summary:The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for leading all cost accounting and manufacturing finance activities for a multi-site North American manufacturing operation specializing in connector assemblies cable assemblies and solar junction box products. This role owns product costing inventory accounting manufacturing performance analysis fixed asset accounting accounts payable oversight and operational financial Cost Accounting Manager serves as a key business partner to Operations Supply Chain Engineering Product Management and Commercial teams by providing accurate product costs analyzing manufacturing performance supporting pricing and profitability initiatives and ensuring strong financial controls across the position manages a Cost Analyst and an AP Analyst/Accountant and plays a critical role in maintaining financial integrity while driving continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing and accounting Duties & Responsibilities:Cost Accounting & Product CostingOwn and maintain standard costing systems for connector assemblies cable assemblies solar junction box assemblies and related validate and maintain bills of materials labor routings overhead allocation methodologies and manufacturing cost annual standard cost roll activities and periodic cost material labor overhead purchase price and manufacturing variances identifying drivers and corrective with Engineering Supply Chain and Operations to evaluate the financial impact of product design changes sourcing decisions and manufacturing process product profitability analysis and pricing decisions through detailed cost accurate cost capitalization and inventory valuation in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company Finance & Operational SupportServe as the primary finance partner to Operations and Plant manufacturing performance metrics including labor utilization material yield scrap inventory turns productivity and reporting and KPIs to improve operational monthly business reviews by providing financial analysis of manufacturing performance and operational in capital investment evaluations return-on-investment analyses and operational improvement financial guidance for new product introductions process transfers and manufacturing footprint optimization Management & ControlsOwn inventory accounting and reconciliation timely and accurate inventory valuation and reserve physical inventory counts and cycle count inventory adjustments aging trends excess and obsolete inventory and inventory-related inventory controls and collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain teams to improve inventory AssetsManage fixed asset accounting activities including capitalization depreciation transfers disposals and asset with Operations on capital project tracking and capital expenditure compliance with company capitalization policies and audit Sourcing & Supplier SupportPartner with manufacturing teams to ensure robust and repeatable material and process sourcing teams in evaluating new suppliers qualifying alternate materials and managing material ECNs costreduction initiatives and global product transfers involving material or process Payable Leadership provide oversight of the Accounts Payable monthly quarterly and annual close with budget forecast and strategic planning mentor and develop the Cost Accountant and AP continuous improvement and automation initiatives across accounting and finance :Education & Experience RequirementsBachelors degree in Accounting Finance Business Administration or related field required. CPA CMA or MBA preferred.7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment. 3 years of leadership or supervisory experience. Strong experience with standard costing inventory accounting and manufacturing finance. Experience supporting complex manufacturing operations involving assembly electromechanical products wire and cable products or industrial components preferred. Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing Skills & AbilitiesDeep understanding of standard costing methodologies and product cost knowledge of inventory accounting variance analysis and manufacturing of accounts payable fixed asset accounting and month-end close to analyze large volumes of financial and operational data and translate findings into actionable Excel and financial modeling ERP proficiency (SAP Oracle Epicor QAD Plex Infor Macola or similar).Excellent communication business partnering and leadership to operate effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing IntroductionAmphenol Industrial Operations headquartered in Endicott New York with global manufacturing design sales and marketing locations specializes in delivering a comprehensive range of high-reliability power and signal connectors along with interconnection systems designed specifically for harsh environments and high performance. Our solutions cater to diverse high-growth industrial sectors such as alternative energy energy storage hyperscale datacom telecom rail and mass transit electric and hybrid vehicles transportation factory automation robotics and heavy product portfolio addresses modern power and signal requirements and emerging system technology needs encompassing high-amperage power interconnects utilizing proprietary RADSOK contact technology ruggedized circular rectangular interconnects and board level contacts (GT AC PT Amphe-Lite Radsert PowerBlok SurLok Plus ePower UPC H4 Plus and more) advanced power distribution including value-add box builds custom-engineered cable assemblies and overmolded harnesses. With a dedicated team of over 2500 skilled staff operating across a growing international footprintincluding eight key manufacturing sites in North America Asia-Pacific Europe and the Middle East providing localization for our customer base. Amphenol Industrial Operations consistently meets the highest global standards of quality product performance design capabilities and regionalized technical and sales Industrial Operations proudly operates as a business unit of Amphenol Corporation (NYSE: APH) a global leader in the electronics revolution headquartered in Wallingford Requirements:The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to talk hear sit stand; walk; and use hands to handle or feel. Must be able to sit and/or stand for long periods of time.