Finance Project Manager

Winchester Interconnect, we always do the right thing, the right way.

Winchester Interconnect is committed to inspiring the most innovative teams. We foster a dynamic, inclusive environment that thrives on collaboration and continuous growth. We hire exceptional people, celebrate wins, empower employee growth, and provide opportunities to thrive. Winchester is where potential transforms into purpose, and every team member plays a vital role in shaping our shared success.

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Precision Connections Director of Finance, the Finance Project Manager will play a critical role in the success of Winchester and will be responsible for the regional finance function transformation, buildout, and development of the accounting & controlling team. Winchester is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Aptiv (NYSE: APTV), a global technology leader, with more than 180,000 people across 124 manufacturing facilities and 12 major technical centers worldwide.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• 5-10 years of experience in cost accounting or related area
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and cost accounting standards
• Proficiency in accounting and ERP software (Visual Manufacturing preferred)
• Familiarity with actual costing methods and understanding of standard costing
• Manufacturing or production industry experience is preferred
• Strong communication skills for interaction with all levels of the organization
• Technical capability to prepare, analyze, and interpret financial and operational data/reports
• Demonstrated analytical and thinking skills; Intellectual rigor and curiosity; problem-solving capability
• Experience in a high accountability/metrics-driven environment
• Previous working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley is a plus

Our core values - Accountability, Collaboration, and Empowerment (ACE) - are the foundation of how we operate and drive success. You will take ownership of your contributions, collaborate with a team that gets stuff done, and be empowered to innovate and pursue bold initiatives that drive our business forward.

Are You Our Next ACE?

• Lead the Finance Track for the end-to-end ERP implementation (selection, design, testing, and go-live) to ensure finance and accounting requirements are fully met.
• Process Optimization: Analyze current financial processes (e.g., Procure-to-Pay, Order-to-Cash, GL management) and redesign them for efficiency, scalability, and enhanced internal controls within the new ERP system.
• Data Integrity & Migration: Oversee the mapping, cleansing, and migration of financial data from legacy systems to the new ERP, ensuring accuracy and reconciliation of all critical financial balances.
• Work closely with leadership and associates to improve financial performance and understanding of key financial drivers and metrics. Be proactive while anticipating the changing needs of the business
• System Ownership: Serve as the primary finance system support and subject matter expert post-implementation, managing ongoing configuration, security, and optimization.
• User Training & Support: Develop and deliver training programs for the finance team and other key users on the new ERP modules and established workflows.
• Audit Support: Manage and coordinate support needed for all external and internal audits, serving as the primary liaison between the auditors and the finance team. Prepare all necessary schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Collaborate and build relationships with GM and team, providing data and insights that help managers and executives make informed decisions
• Develop and execute a strategy with GMs and Operations / Product Management to drive profitable growth and cash generation
• Policy & Procedure: Develop, update, and enforce financial policies and procedures to align with best practices and regulatory requirements, particularly those impacted by the new ERP
• Internal Controls (SOX/Equivalent): Design, document, implement, and monitor robust internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR) across all financial processes, with a specific focus on controls within the ERP environment.
• Support GM in the evaluation and execution of New Business Opportunities. Prepare financial analysis to support the customer quoting process and investment decisions
• Ensure adherence to standard accounting principles and practices and the company's stated policies and system of internal controls
• Oversee all accounting functions, including monthly financial close process, revenue recognition, inventory valuation, fixed assets, payroll, technical accounting, and internal controls
• Develop and implement new analytics and metrics-based forecasting tools and processes, allowing real-time fact-based decision making

Communication Systems We Use:

• Google Enterprise
• ADP
• Infor - Visual
• Global Shop Solutions
• Bloomberg Industry / BNA (Fixed Assets)

Pay Transparency:

Winchester Interconnect Corporation is committed to pay transparency. The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $165,000 (DOE). Exact salary will be contingent upon your experience, education, skills, and any other factors Winchester Interconnect Corporation considers relevant to the hiring decision.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. In addition to federal law requirements, Winchester Interconnect complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Winchester Interconnect expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.

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Compensation: $130,000-$165,000