Assistant Controller-Newton

Materion Corporation; Newton (MA); On-site; USD 105,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Newton, MA is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage the accounting functions at the Newton plant under supervision. You will lead the monthly close, support budget/forecast processes, and partner with the Plant Controller on inventory and cost analysis.

Proficiency in SAP and Power BI is desired. The role requires manufacturing accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and excellent analytical and communication skills to drive continuous improvement and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting or finance experience.
• Manufacturing or plant accounting experience preferred.
• Knowledge of GAAP and strong Excel/Office skills.
• Experience with SAP and data reporting tools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities for the Newton plant.
• Prepare journal entries, management reports and reconciliations.
• Support monthly forecast and annual budget processes.
• Coordinate monthly cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Provide cost analysis and recommendations to drive cost reductions.
• Assist with audits and maintain US GAAP compliance and SOX controls.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Integrity and ethics

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Teams

Job description

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow. Join us!

The primary responsibility of the Assistant Controller is to manage the accounting functions at the Newton plant under the supervision of the Plant Controller and Director of Finance. The role will be responsible for leading the monthly close process and general accounting functions. The role will also partner closely with the Plant Controller during the annual budget and monthly forecast processes, and support monthly cycle counts and physical inventories as needed. Additionally, this role will provide value‑added cost analysis and financial insights for the plant as well as make recommendations to drive cost reductions and process improvements.

Salary Range: 105K-110K

You Will Have An Opportunity To

• Perform month-end closing activities for the Newton plant. This includes preparation of journal entries, management reports and account reconciliations.
• Support the Plant Controller and Director of Finance in the following areas:
  • Monthly cycle counting and physical inventory processes
  • Weekly sales/bookings reports
  • Power BI and SAP enhancement projects
  • Monthly forecast and annual budget processes
  • Plant cost center spend reports as compared to forecast and budget
  • Review and analysis related to production order activity, spending and absorption variances, inventory valuation accuracy and any other plant related financials
  • Learn process of developing standard rates for cost centers and working with engineering on maintenance of plant BOMs and routers
  • Perform monthly, quarterly and annual income statement and balance sheet analytics, assist operations team on development of business plans to justify capital projects, perform ad hoc analysis and support special projects as needed.
  • Assist with requirements of both internal and external auditors during quarterly and annual audits. Maintain compliance with US GAAP and all company accounting policies, as well as procedural documentation for Sarbanes‑Oxley compliance initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• Minimum 5 years of accounting or finance experience required.
• Manufacturing or plant accounting experience required
• SAP Experience preferred
• Proficient in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ability to accurately apply the principles
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and Teams
• Possess the highest level of integrity and ethics
• Must be dependable and trustworthy
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• High attention to detail
• Must possess a sense of urgency, a strong work ethic and results‑driven mindset
• Ability to interact with all levels of plant associates and work in a team‑oriented environment with a service attitude
• Continuous improvement orientation / process improvement mindset
• Good planning and organization skills combined with strong written and oral communication skills
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Successful candidate must have the desire to expand knowledge, develop new skills and advance their career

Export Compliance Requirements

The selection of the person to be hired for this position is contingent on the candidate having export compliance eligibility for access to U.S. controlled technology which comes under the licensing jurisdiction of the U.S. Department of State, International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the U.S. Department of Commerce, Export Administration Regulations (EAR). The candidate selected will have to qualify as either a U.S. citizen, a U.S. National, a lawful permanent resident of the U.S., a Person Admitted into the U.S. as an Asylee or Refugee, a National of a country that is not prohibited from having access to U.S. controlled technology (via a letter of assurance), or a Person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction. If a job offer requires approval of an export license, it will be conditional on Materion’s determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with Materion’s business requirements.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the “Company”) is an equal employment opportunity employer. It is the Company’s policy to not unlawfully discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state and local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. The Company’s policy is to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding consideration of unemployment status in hiring decisions. The information collected by this application is solely to determine suitability for employment, verify identity and maintain employment statistics on applicants.

Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws. A reasonable accommodation is a change in the way things are normally done which will ensure an equal employment opportunity without imposing undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s personnel representative if you need assistance completing any forms or otherwise participating in the application process.

Materion’s Veteran Employee Resource group supports veterans and promotes the benefits of hiring veterans in the workplace. We honor all those who have served and are a military-friendly company. Veterans are encouraged to apply and military experience and skills are transferrable to Materion careers.

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