Plant Accounting Manager

posted wednesday, august 6, 2025 at 5:00 am

company information

headquartered in st. Augustine, fl, with offices and manufacturing facilities all around the globe, amphenol cit is one of the world’s leading designers and manufacturers of high-performance wire, cable, and medical devices. We provide complete interconnect solutions to industries like aerospace, military & defense electronics, space, medical, test & measurement, and industrial.

our talented team of employees worldwide helps bring movies to your seat on airplanes, deliver mission-critical information from drones to the command office, transfer heart rhythm to paper, route communications from space, connect power to downhill oil drills, and get planes back in the air faster. At amphenol cit, we make the amazing possible. Take the next step to become an integral part of our team by applying today and kickstart your journey with us.

summary

we are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented plant accounting manager to oversee all accounting and financial reporting activities for our manufacturing plant. This position plays a critical role in managing cost accounting, budgeting, financial analysis, and internal controls to support operational efficiency and profitability.

essential job functions

• manage and oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the plant, including general ledger, cost accounting, inventory, accounts payable/receivable.
• develop and manage plant budgets, forecasts, and financial planning processes in alignment with corporate goals.
• maintain accurate standard costs and analyze variances related to materials, labor, and overhead.
• prepare timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and management reports.
• lead month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring compliance with internal controls and corporate policies.
• monitor and analyze manufacturing kpis and cost trends to identify improvement opportunities.
• ensure compliance with gaap, company policies, and applicable local/state regulations.
• collaborate with operations and supply chain teams to provide financial insights and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• support internal and external audits and manage sox compliance.
• liaison with corporate financial staff, as required.
• contributes to team effort in a collaborative and supportive manner.
• maintains clean, organized work environment and adheres to all safety standards, procedures, and regulations.
• adheres to all factory safety procedures and guidelines

* other duties as required in support of the department and the company

qualifications

to perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

education and/or experience

• ba in finance, accounting or business administration
• ten years’ experience with lean manufacturing is preferred

certificates, licenses, registrations

• knowledge of six sigma, green belt certification is preferred
• cpa or mba preferable

language skills

• excellent verbal and written communication skills in english.
• conversational in any other language is a plus.
• a team player that can relate to people at all levels of the organization and possesses excellent communication skills.

job skills

• understanding of value stream accounting/lean accounting.
• able to introduce/implement lean metrics (kbms or kpis dash boards).
• competent in the application of accounting, finance, auditing, and cost control technologies.
• capable of analyzing complex and abstract data; and reasoning and reaching conclusions without continued guidance of standards, precedents, or direction from others.
• an energetic, forward-thinking, and creative individual with high ethical standards and a positive professional image.
• competent in participative management, team approaches and other management techniques for work accomplishment and problem solving.
• must be a self-starter and be able to meet duties and responsibilities with minimum supervision. Position is critical to the…