Assistant Controller

Heraeus; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Heraeus in Chandler, Arizona is seeking an Assistant Controller to enhance site financial controlling activities. You will ensure accurate financial reporting, robust product costing, and insightful performance analysis.

The optimal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, with 3-5 years of relevant experience, particularly in manufacturing environments. Key responsibilities include managing product costing, variance assessments, and the month-end closing process.

Qualifications

• 3 - 5 years of experience in site Controlling, cost accounting, or financial analysis.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environment preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of financial tops or processes.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate product costing and review of standard cost updates.
• Prepare variance reports for the leadership team and coordinate improvement cycles.
• Lead and manage controlling and financial issues, supporting site growth.

Skills

Financial analysis

Product costing

Inventory accounting

SAP R/3 or S/4

Advanced Excel skills

BI-Tools knowledge

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related fields

Tools

SAP

Qlik

Job description

Summary

As an Assistant Controller, you will play a key role in supporting and advancing the site’s financial controlling activities, with a strong focus on operations controlling. You will contribute to accurate financial reporting, robust product costing, and insightful performance analysis of manufacturing operations.

Your Role and Responsibilities

• Responsible for accurate product costing, including the governance and review of standard cost updates, the simulation of cost estimates for new products, and the monitoring of product cost development
• Regularly review and assess production order variances, including the preparation of variance reports for the leadership team, and coordinate continuous improvement cycles
• Responsible for the performance assessment of our production, including regular monitoring of inventory development and the alignment of reduction measures with internal stakeholders
• Support and ensure the accuracy and integrity of the month‑end closing process, including analysis and validation of key financial data
• Lead and actively manage all controlling and financial issues, providing hands‑on support to assist with site growth
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key personnel at the Shared Service Center and corporate controlling in Germany

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Controlling or related fields
• 3 - 5 years of experience in site Controlling, cost accounting, or financial analysis
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial enviornment preferred
• Hands‑on exposure to product costing, inventory accounting, month‑end closing process, or various analysis is a plus
• Demostrated ability to progressively take ownership of financial tops or process
• Experience partnering with cross‑functional stakeholders, especially in operations or production environments
• Basic to interimate experience with SAP R/3 or S/4
• Advanced Excell skills (data analysis, modeling, reconciliation) as well as knowledge in BI‑Tools like Analysis for Office and Qlik
• Strong interpersonal skills paired with attention to detail and analytical ability