• Schaumburg, Illinois
  • $220,000–$245,000 Per Year
  • Instant Apply
3 days ago

Job Description

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

About the job

 



The Controller is responsible for leading the accounting, IT, and finance functions. This individual will oversee financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, cost management, internal controls, and compliance while providing clear, fact-based insights that support operational and strategic decision-making. The role will also provide leadership in business systems, data analytics, and the adoption of emerging technologies, including AI, to improve organizational effectiveness.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

  • This position has supervisory responsibilities.

Duties/Responsibilities:

  • Deliver an accurate, on-time monthly, quarterly, and annual close under US GAAP and Amphenol reporting requirements.

  • Oversee and deliver financial reporting to Amphenol Corporate, the group and the business unit.

  • Develop and present the monthly business review packages with insights and analysis.

  • Lead the monthly forecasting, annual budgeting, and long-range strategic planning processes for the business unit.

  • Lead customer and market segment reporting to support strategic decision-making.

  • Model capital, restructuring, and footprint decisions, including payback/ROI analysis and capital project approval.

  • Ensure compliance with SOX, COSO controls and Amphenol financial policies.

  • Prepare financial information and supporting documentation for tax filings

  • Manage all forms of audits including both internal and external financial audits, sales & use tax, income and inquiries into revenue recognition, lease accounting, and intercompany transactions.

  • Oversee the trade compliance & ESG environments including filings and the information environment.

  • Set IT and BI strategy, including ERP development oversight and steering-committee leadership and reporting.

  • Champion company-wide AI adoption including governance, center of excellence, ROI calculation, and approval of AI implementation.

  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Excellent leadership, influencing, and negotiation skills.

  • Excellent organizational and project management skills and ability to handle multiple projects.

  • Skilled at navigating through ambiguity and leading teams and organizations through change.

  • Excellent business acumen and analytical skills with the ability to use and analyze data to drive informed decisions, problem-solve complex issues, and leverage data and learnings to drive continuous improvement.

Education and Experience:

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.

  • 10+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including at least 5 years in a leadership role managing managers.

  • Manufacturing experience, with a strong command of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and standard costing.

  • Expert knowledge of US GAAP and internal controls (SOX or equivalent).

  • Experience reporting to a public-company or multinational parent on a fixed close and forecast calendar.

  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).

Preferred

  • CPA, CMA, or equivalent professional certification.

  • MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Business.

  • Oversight of IT, business systems, or BI functions.

  • Experience with trade compliance, customs, or cross-border operations (e.g., Mexico).

  • M&A integration, restructuring, or plant consolidation experience.

  • ERP implementation leadership.

  • Experience applying automation or AI to finance processes.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described are representative of those that an employee must successfully perform. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Employees must regularly lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential job functions.

  • Employees regularly work in an office environment.



The pay range for this position is $220,000-$245,000 annually. The base pay offered may vary depending on the position offered, geographic location, education, training, and/or experience.

 At Amphenol Charles Industries, you will have the opportunity to build a career in a workplace that fosters collaboration, creativity, and personal growth. We empower our employees to take ownership of their work and make a meaningful impact. We strive to create a positive and rewarding workplace culture that inspires our team to do their best and become the best version of you. Amphenol Charles Industries offers competitive wage and benefits.  The candidate must be able to legally work in the United States; we are unable to provide sponsorship.

Numbers & Facts

LocationSchaumburg, Illinois
Salary$220,000–$245,000 Per Year

Skills

  • Accountingunmatched
  • Analysis Skillsunmatched
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)unmatched
  • Budget Reportingunmatched
  • Budgetingunmatched
  • Business Intelligenceunmatched
  • Business Processesunmatched
  • Business Skillsunmatched
  • Business Solutionsunmatched
  • Capital Projectunmatched
  • Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO)unmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Continuous Improvementunmatched
  • Cost Accountingunmatched
  • Cost Controlunmatched
  • Cost Forecastingunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Decision Supportunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
  • Emerging Technologyunmatched
  • External Auditunmatched
  • Financeunmatched
  • Financial Auditunmatched
  • Financial Controlunmatched
  • Financial Managementunmatched
  • Financial Policiesunmatched
  • Financial Reportingunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Income Taxunmatched
  • Information Technology & Information Systemsunmatched
  • Internal Auditunmatched
  • Inventory Costsunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Manufacturingunmatched
  • Market Segmentationunmatched
  • Mergers and Acquisitionsunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft PowerPointunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • Negotiation Skillsunmatched
  • Operational Strategyunmatched
  • Operational Supportunmatched
  • Organizational Development/Managementunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Physical Demandsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Process Improvementunmatched
  • Project/Program Managementunmatched
  • Return on Investment (ROI)unmatched
  • Revenue Recognitionunmatched
  • Sales Taxunmatched
  • Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX)unmatched
  • Standard Costingunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Use Taxunmatched

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