Regional Finance Lead
As a Regional Finance Lead, you will be an integral part of the team that is responsible for and manages the accounting for all Molex companies across the US and Canada. The team drives continuous process standardization and improvements by leveraging the ERP system and implementing industry best practices. This role creates value for the business by partnering closely with plant-level Finance Business Partners (FBPs) and the Global Business Services (GBS) Finance Solutions (FS) team in order to provide accurate and timely accounting services.
You'll be part of a highly collaborative and driven controllership team supporting Molex's global financial operations. This role will collaborate with FBPs, the FS team, as well as interact with Molex Senior Management, Tax, Treasury and FP&A teams. This position offers the opportunity to gain knowledge of the Molex business world, including our parent company Koch Industries, and to work with the Molex Corporate Finance teams. The knowledge and experience provided by this position create an excellent platform for career growth.
Responsibilities include :
- Partner with FBPs and FS to provide accounting support and guidance, as well as problem-solve through issues and questions.
- Analyze the financial statements for assigned entities to identify and resolve any potential issues during month-end close and provide monthly variance analysis commentary.
- Support the close process, including preparing assigned journal entries, investigating and resolving potential errors, and managing ad hoc requests.
- Assess current accounting operations and lead process optimization projects with the goal of driving improvements in efficiency and effectiveness.
- Support external audits and statutory reporting compliance.
- Review account reconciliations and supporting documentation for validity, accuracy and completeness.
- Partner with various departments, including plant controllers, global business services, financial reporting, FP&A, treasury, tax and legal.
- Support special projects, including system enhancements, finance transformation initiatives, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Qualifications include :
Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration required; CPA preferredProgressive experience in finance and accounting functionsStrong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP)Proficiency with a large ERP, consolidation tools, and Microsoft ExcelExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsHigh integrity, results orientation, and ability to work independentlyStrong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a collaborative approachAdditionally preferred :
Exposure to global finance operations, especially in a manufacturing or industrial settingMultinational company experience and foreign exchange familiarityExperience with acquisitions and purchase price accountingBig 4 public accounting experienceHands-on experience with SAP and OneStreamStrong time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skillsAt Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to make life better. Learn how our business philosophy helps employees unleash their potential while creating value for themselves and the company.
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