Molex
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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.
Our Team 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.
What You Will Do
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.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration required; CPA preferred
5+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting functions
Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP)
Proficiency with a large ERP, consolidation tools, and Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High integrity, results orientation, and ability to work independently
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a collaborative approach
What Will Put You Ahead
Exposure to global finance operations, especially in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Multinational company experience and foreign exchange familiarity
Experience with acquisitions and purchase price accounting
Big 4 public accounting experience
Hands‑on experience with SAP and OneStream
Strong time management, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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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.
Our Team 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.
What You Will Do
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.
Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, economics, or business administration required; CPA preferred
5+ years of progressive experience in finance and accounting functions
Strong technical accounting knowledge (US GAAP)
Proficiency with a large ERP, consolidation tools, and Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
High integrity, results orientation, and ability to work independently
Strong analytical mindset with attention to detail and a collaborative approach
What Will Put You Ahead
Exposure to global finance operations, especially in a manufacturing or industrial setting
Multinational company experience and foreign exchange familiarity
Experience with acquisitions and purchase price accounting
Big 4 public accounting experience
Hands‑on experience with SAP and OneStream
Strong time management, prioritization, and problem‑solving skills
Our Benefits Our goal is for each employee, and their families, to live fulfilling and healthy lives. We provide essential resources and support to build and maintain physical, financial, and emotional strength - focusing on overall wellbeing so you can focus on what matters most. Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may also include infertility assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region. If you have questions on what benefits apply to you, please speak to your recruiter.
Equal Opportunities Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify. Please click here for additional information. (For Illinois E-Verify information click here, aquí, or tu).
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