Assistant Controller - Greenville

Morgan Advanced Materials; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Advanced Materials is seeking a Finance Controller to lead financial operations within the Global Business Unit. The role focuses on accurate monthly and year-end closing, journal entries, reconciliations, and robust financial reporting for internal and corporate use.

You will oversee cost accounting, AP/AR, GL activities, and potentially payroll, while ensuring internal controls and compliance. Provide budgeting support, variance analysis, audits, and process improvements with a hands-on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or CPA certification is a plus.
• Experience in financial reporting and control, ideally within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience (typically 5-8 years) in accounting or finance roles, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to advise on Finance and control matters.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Responsibilities

• Support Finance Controller in managing financial operations of the GBU and ensure compliance with policies as well as maintaining the integrity of financial processes.
• Prepare monthly and year-end closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations and financial reports.
• Financial Reporting: Prepare and issue accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reports for internal and corporate use, supporting the monthly forecast.
• Finance Oversight: Oversee finance activities, including cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities and potentially payroll.
• Compliance: Ensure robust internal controls and documentation to comply with financial regulations and group policies. Assist with internal and external audits.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the annual budget preparation and reporting, developing tools for future use. Monitor performance against the budget and provide variance analysis.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare or ensure the preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to provide insights into financial performance, trends, and variances. Assist in financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor finance staff. Provide guidance and support for their professional development.
• Ad-hoc Projects: Assist with special projects and analysis as needed, including system implementations and process optimizations.

Skills

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership / team management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Master's degree or CPA certification

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials.

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting‑edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers.

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought‑stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air.

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK. Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Support Finance Controller in managing financial operations of the GBU and ensure compliance with policies as well as maintaining the integrity of financial processes. Prepare monthly and year-end closing activities, journal entries, reconciliations and financial reports.

What You’ll Do

• Financial Reporting: Prepare and issue accurate and timely monthly and annual financial reports for internal and corporate use, supporting the monthly forecast.
• Finance Oversight: Oversee finance activities, including cost accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activities and potentially payroll.
• Compliance: Ensure robust internal controls and documentation to comply with financial regulations and group policies. Assist with internal and external audits.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Support the annual budget preparation and reporting, developing tools for future use. Monitor performance against the budget and provide variance analysis.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare or ensure the preparation of reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
• Financial Analysis: Conduct financial analysis to provide insights into financial performance, trends, and variances. Assist in financial modelling and scenario analysis.
• Team Management: Supervise and mentor finance staff. Provide guidance and support for their professional development.
• Ad-hoc Projects: Assist with special projects and analysis as needed, including system implementations and process optimizations.

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities required. Other duties may be assigned from time to time.

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. A Master’s degree or CPA certification is a plus.
• Experience in financial reporting and control, ideally within a multinational manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience (typically 5-8 years) in accounting or finance roles, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance regulations.
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to advise on Finance and control matters.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other l egally protected status. Ind-1