Strategic Finance Controller — AI & ERP Leader

Charles Industries, An Amphenol Company; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 220,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Amphenol Charles Industries seeks a Controller to lead accounting, IT, and finance functions, directing monthly closes, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning under US GAAP. You’ll oversee financial reporting to corporate and the business unit, drive AI-enabled analytics, and ensure robust internal controls.

With 10+ years in accounting/finance and at least 5 in leadership within manufacturing, you’ll manage audits, cost accounting, and ERP initiatives while guiding strategic decisions

Qualifications

• 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 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.

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.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Organizational skills

Project management

Ambiguity navigation

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CMA (preferred)

MBA or advanced degree in Finance or Business (preferred)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Amphenol Charles Industries seeks a Controller to lead accounting, IT, and finance functions, directing monthly closes, forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning under US GAAP. You’ll oversee financial reporting to corporate and the business unit, drive AI-enabled analytics, and ensure robust internal controls.

With 10+ years in accounting/finance and at least 5 in leadership within manufacturing, you’ll manage audits, cost accounting, and ERP initiatives while guiding strategic decisions