Accounting Manager

Summary

This role is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting. This position will be responsible for developing and maintaining accounting principles, practices and procedures to ensure accurate and timely financial statements.  The Accounting Manager is responsible for managing the team to ensure that work is properly allocated and completed in a timely and accurate manner. This position addresses tight deadlines and a multitude of accounting activities including general ledger preparation, financial reporting, year-end audit preparation and the support of budget and forecast activities. The Accounting Manager will have contact with all levels of the organization requiring strong interpersonal communication skills, both written and verbal.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close.
• Ensure the timely reporting of all monthly financial information.
• Supports budget and forecast activities.
• Collaborates with the Controller to support overall department goals and objectives.
• Monitors and analyzes department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Advises staff regarding the handling of non-routine reporting transactions.
• Responds to inquiries from the Controller, and other finance and company managers regarding financial results, special reporting requests and the like.
• Work with the Controller to ensure timely audits.
• Supervise the accounting group to ensure all financial reporting deadlines are met.
• Assist in development and implementation of new procedures and features to enhance workflow.
• Provide training to new and existing staff as needed.

Supervisory Responsibilities                                                         

Carries out any supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policy and applicable laws including interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; setting/monitoring goals, appraising performance; enhance the professional development of staff; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies :

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Presents numerical data effectively.

Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.

Quality Management -  Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.

Business Acumen - Understands business implications of decisions; Displays orientation to profitability; Aligns work with strategic goals.

Cost Consciousness - Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; Contributes to profits and revenue; Conserves organizational resources.

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.

Motivation - Sets and achieves challenging goals.

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Manages competing demands; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.

Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.

Global System Competencies                                                 

The employee may be required to work with other management and staff from other countries.  Must be sensitive to other cultures and interact with people appropriately.

Decision Making/Accountability  

This position must make decisions when it comes to various accounting principles.  The selected candidate is expected to decide independently and/or in cooperation with the Controller among various alternative courses of action with accountability for their decision.

Education and Experience                                                      

BA/BS in Accounting required.

5+ current supervisory experience in the financial reporting/general ledger area.  Manufacturing background necessary.

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) or other large, automated accounting system is a must. 

High level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word required.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal, supervisory and customer service skills required.

Ability to multi-task, work under pressure and meet deadlines required.

Amphenol is an “Equal Opportunity Employer”:  Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity or National Origin