Senior Audit Manager

Amphenol; Wallingford (CT); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol, a global leader in interconnect solutions, seeks a Senior Financial Manager to partner with leadership and drive business performance. You will oversee budgeting, forecasting, reporting, controls, and strategic analysis to support growth.

This role requires strong accounting expertise, experience in manufacturing, and the ability to lead a finance team, implement best practices, and collaborate across functions on cost reduction and capital investments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 8–12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Advanced financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Develop and maintain KPIs and financial dashboards to support decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate profitability, cost structures, pricing strategies, and capital investments.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Review financial statements, account reconciliations, and key balance sheet accounts.
• Strengthen and maintain effective internal controls and support audits.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

KPIs

Leadership

Data-driven

Communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

MBA

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Reporting tools

Job description

Amphenol is one of the largest manufacturers of interconnect products in the world. Founded in 1932, Amphenol designs, manufactures and markets electrical, electronic and fiber optic connectors, interconnect systems, antennas, sensors and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed specialty cable. Amphenol has been on the forefront of enabling the electronics revolution by driving value through innovation and connecting people and technology. The primary end markets for the company's products are communications and information processing markets, including artificial intelligence, cellular telephone and data communication and information processing systems; aerospace and military electronics; and automotive, rail and other transportation and industrial applications. Listed on the NYSE with sales of $23.1 Billion in 2025 and a Fortune 500 company, Amphenol is a top performing company with an unparalleled history of growth. With more than 200,000 dedicated employees working in 140 businesses in more than 40 countries, Amphenol has the unique advantage of having both diversified global reach while still being a focused organization. Our focus comes from our entrepreneurial management teams dedicated to specific markets and regions.

Reports to:

Director of Finance / Division Controller

Job Description

The Senior Financial Manager will serve as a key business partner to leadership, providing financial guidance, strategic analysis, and operational support to drive business performance. This role is responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, internal controls, and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization. The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting and finance expertise with business acumen and leadership skills.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead the annual budget, monthly forecasting, and long-range strategic planning processes.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to management.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) and financial dashboards to support decision-making.
• Partner with business leaders to evaluate profitability, cost structures, pricing strategies, and capital investments.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Review financial statements, account reconciliations, and key balance sheet accounts.
• Strengthen and maintain effective internal controls and support external and internal audit activities.

Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted advisor to operational and functional leaders.
• Provide financial guidance on business initiatives, acquisitions, integrations, and process improvement projects.
• Support analysis related to new product launches, customer opportunities, manufacturing investments, and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Identify and implement best practices to improve financial reporting and business performance.

Leadership & Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop finance staff to support succession planning and organizational growth.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and collaboration.
• Manage departmental priorities, resources, and performance objectives.

Strategic Initiatives

• Support mergers and acquisitions through due diligence, integration planning, and post-acquisition financial analysis.
• Participate in special projects involving operational improvements, working capital management, and business transformation initiatives.
• Drive process automation and system enhancements to improve financial visibility and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MBA and/or CPA preferred.
• 8-12+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and internal controls.
• Advanced financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to influence business decisions through financial insights and data-driven recommendations.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, with experience interacting with senior leadership.
• Strong project management and organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as needed.