Assistant Controller-Newton

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

Job summary

Materion is seeking an Assistant Controller at the Newton plant to manage the accounting functions and lead the monthly close under the supervision of the Plant Controller and Director of Finance.

You will partner on the annual budget, monthly forecasts, inventory counts, and provide financial insights to improve costs and processes. Strong GAAP knowledge, SAP, and Power BI experience are preferred.

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; GAAP knowledge and financial reporting skills required.

Responsibilities

• Perform month-end closing activities for the Newton plant.
• Assist with annual budget and monthly forecast processes.
• Support monthly cycle counts and physical inventory.
• Provide cost analysis and financial insights to drive cost reductions and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley controls.

Skills

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

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-110KYou 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 processesWeekly sales/bookings reportsPower BI and SAP enhancement projectsMonthly forecast and annual budget processesPlant cost center spend reports as compared to forecast and budgetReview and analysis related to production order activity, spending and absorption variances, inventory valuation accuracy and any other plant related financialsLearn process of developing standard rates for cost centers and working with engineering on maintenance of plant BOM’s and routersPerform 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 financeMinimum 5 years of accounting or finance experience required.Manufacturing or plant accounting experience requiredSAP Experience preferredProficient in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and ability to accurately apply the principlesProficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, Power Point and TeamsPossess the highest level of integrity and ethicsMust be dependable and trustworthyStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsHigh attention to detailMust possess a sense of urgency, a strong work ethic and results driven mindsetAbility to interact with all levels of plant associates and work in a team-oriented environment with a service attitudeContinuous improvement orientation / process improvement mindsetGood planning and organization skills combined with strong written and oral communication skillsAbility to work independently with minimal supervisionSuccessful candidate must have the desire to expand knowledge, develop new skills and advance their careerThe 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. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license 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.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 or local laws, regulations or ordinances. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also the Company’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making 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 terms of 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 to otherwise participate 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.Please provide complete information. An incomplete application may affect your consideration for employment.