Assistant Controller

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

Vishay Dale Electronics in Columbus, NE is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage all financial activities for the plant, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and policy compliance. You will lead monthly and annual closes, budget development, and variance analyses, partnering with operations to drive efficiency.

The role emphasizes cost accounting, ERP system oversight (SAP/Oracle), and strengthening internal controls within a SOX-compliant environment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Experience: 5+ years in manufacturing finance or cost accounting; prior plant Assistant Controller experience preferred.
• Skills: Strong cost accounting knowledge; ERP systems; advanced Excel and financial modeling; analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Key competencies: Business acumen, strategic thinking, cross-functional collaboration, detail orientation, problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the plants.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and corporate accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate general ledger and cost accounting records.

Skills

Cost accounting

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CMA preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Vishay manufactures one of the world’s largest portfolios of discrete semiconductors and passive electronic components that are essential to innovative designs in the automotive, industrial, computing, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical markets.

We are currently seeking an Assistant Controller at Vishay Dale Electronics in Columbus, NE. The Assistant Controller is responsible for managing all financial activities within the plants, ensuring accurate reporting, cost control, and compliance with corporate policies.

Job Location: Vishay Dale Electronics, Columbus, NE

Responsibilities

Financial Management & Reporting

• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the plants.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting standards.
• Maintain accurate general ledger and cost accounting records.

Cost Control & Analysis

• Monitor and analyze manufacturing costs, variances, and margins.
• Develop and implement cost‑saving initiatives in collaboration with operations.
• Perform standard cost updates and ensure accurate product costing.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Lead the annual budgeting process for the plants.
• Provide rolling forecasts and variance analysis to management.
• Support strategic planning with financial insights and scenario modeling.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to internal control policies and SOX compliance.
• Coordinate audits and implement corrective actions as needed.

Business Partnership

• Act as a financial advisor to plant leadership, providing insights to improve operational efficiency.
• Support capital expenditure projects with ROI analysis and financial justification.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CMA preferred).
• Experience: 5+ years in manufacturing finance or cost accounting; prior plant Assistant Controller experience strongly preferred.
• Skills: Strong knowledge of cost accounting and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), advanced Excel and financial modeling skills, excellent analytical, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Key Competencies: Business acumen and strategic thinking; ability to influence and collaborate across functions; detail‑oriented with strong problem‑solving skills.

Benefits

Vishay offers a comprehensive suite of benefit programs including health care coverage, financial support programs, and other resources designed to help you achieve your personal and professional goals. Benefits include medical, vision, and dental insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, employee assistance program, and tuition reimbursement.

Legal & EEO Information

This position requires access to information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations and/or the Export Administration Regulations. As such, this position is open only to applicants who qualify as “U.S. Persons” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Vishay is committed to a workplace free of harassment and unlawful discrimination. We do not engage in discrimination or harassment based on race, color, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, ethnicity or national origin, disability, pregnancy, religion, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information, or marital status in hiring and employment practices.

It is the policy of Vishay to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all colleagues and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy/childbirth, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability or perceived disability, genetic information, citizenship, veteran or military status or a person’s relationship or association with a protected veteran, including spouses and other family members, marital or domestic partner status, or any other category protected by federal, state and/or local laws.

As an equal opportunity employer, Vishay is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.

If you have the skills we need and are ready to power your career, apply today.

Vishay is an AAP and Equal Opportunity Employer.