MPI Assistant Controller

Position Summary

The Corporate Assistant Controller is an integral part of the accounting/finance team. The Corporate Assistant Controller will support the daily operation of the division’s accounting functions. The Corporate Assistant Controller will handle a wide variety of responsibilities including handling issues relating to general operations, assisting with preparation of financial statements and reports, monthly and year-end closings, account reconciliations, and all other accounting functions. As part of this role, the Corporate Assistant Controller will provide supervision and oversight of payroll.

Position Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
  Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
  Analyze variances and provide actionable insights
  Ensure GAAP compliance
  Support forecasting and budgeting
  Support audits

• Payroll Oversight & Compliance
  Oversight multi-site payroll operations
  Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing
  Review payroll journal entries and reconciliations
  Maintain payroll internal controls
  Ensure regulatory compliance

• Operational Accounting
  Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts
  Responsible for managing fixed assets
  Maintain costs of direct ship products
  Work with Plant Assistant Controllers to drive process improvements

Qualifications

• Basic Qualifications
  Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field from accredited college or university.
  Minimum six (6) years accounting or business-related experience.
  Proven knowledge of financial statements, journal entries, and GAAP.
  Proven increase of responsibility in prior work experience.
  Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
  Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
  Documented history developing and maintaining positive working relationships in a multi-stakeholder culture.
  Ability to deliver results while working in a team focused environment.
  Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.

• Preferred Qualifications
  Experience in manufacturing accounting.
  Microsoft D365 experience

Additional Information

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.