Manager II Cost Accounting - Remote US

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Job Overview

The Aerospace, Defense and Marine (ADM) business unit of TE Connectivity has an opportunity for a Manager II – Cost Accounting. The Cost Accountant will report to the Sr Manager, Controller Productivity and Inventory and will be a finance business partner to the plant Finance teams. The position is based in the US with the ability to travel up to 10% of the time.

This individual will play a key role in overseeing the cost accounting functions, providing detailed financial analysis, and ensuring accurate cost data for the company’s manufacturing operations. The Cost Accounting Manager will work closely with production, operations, and finance teams to optimize the annual costing process. 

Please note: This position may involve working with technical data, technology, software/source code, hardware, or other items (collectively “items) subject to U.S. and non-U.S. export control laws and regulations.  Under these regulations, it may be necessary for TE to verify a candidate’s national origin and/or citizenship status to determine whether a U.S. or other government export license is required prior to releasing its technologies to the candidate.  If TE determines that TE will require a license or will be prohibited by applicable laws from providing the candidate with items necessary for the performance of this position, then TE expressly reserves the right to either a) make an offer of employment contingent upon TE receiving required export licenses from the appropriate government agency, b) consider the candidate for a different position that is not subject to such restrictions, on whatever terms and conditions TE shall establish in its sole discretion, or c) decline to move forward with the candidate’s application.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and analyze cost standards for products, ensuring consistency across all cost calculations.
• Develop a strong process to ensure the annual product costing performed by the plants results in accurate standard product costs.
• Ensure that the impacts of the annual standard costing process are correctly stated in the financial forecasts of the business unit.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies to mitigate risk and maintain accurate financial reporting.
• Support audits by providing cost-related documentation and responding to auditor inquiries.
• Maintain and improve cost accounting systems, tools, and processes.

What your background should look like:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in cost accounting, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of cost accounting principles, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various departments.
• Familiarity with GAAP and manufacturing financial reporting standards.
• Experience with SAP or other ERP systems in a manufacturing setting

Competencies

ABOUT TE CONNECTIVITY
TE Connectivity is a global industrial technology leader creating a safer, sustainable, productive, and connected future. Our broad range of connectivity and sensor solutions enable the distribution of power, signal and data to advance next-generation transportation, renewable energy, automated factories, data centers, medical technology and more. With more than 85,000 employees, including 8,000 engineers, working alongside customers in approximately 140 countries. TE ensures that EVERY CONNECTION COUNTS. Learn more at www.te.com and on LinkedIn, Facebook, WeChat, Instagram and X (formerly Twitter).

COMPENSATION
•    Competitive base salary commensurate with experience: $122,900 - 184,300 (subject to change dependent on physical location)
•    Posted salary ranges are made in good faith. TE Connectivity reserves the right to adjust ranges depending on the experience/qualification of the selected candidate as well as internal and external equity.
•    Total Compensation = Base Salary + Incentive(s) + Benefits

BENEFITS
•    A comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, 401(k), disability, life insurance, employee stock purchase plan, paid time off and voluntary benefits.

EOE, Including Disability/Vets