Assistant Controller - Plant Finance & Costing

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

Job summary

Materion Corporation in Newton, MA seeks an Assistant Controller to manage the accounting functions at the Newton plant under the Plant Controller and Director of Finance. Lead the monthly close, support the annual budget and monthly forecast, and partner on cycle counts and inventories.

The role involves cost analysis, process improvements, and collaboration on Power BI and SAP projects, aligning with GAAP and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• Minimum five years of accounting or finance experience, manufacturing or plant accounting preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and proficiency in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations.
• Support cycle counts and physical inventories.
• Produce weekly sales and bookings reports.
• Participate in Power BI and SAP enhancement projects.
• Assist with annual budget and monthly forecast.
• Perform analytics on income statement and balance sheet.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and SOX.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Excel

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Materion Corporation in Newton, MA seeks an Assistant Controller to manage the accounting functions at the Newton plant under the Plant Controller and Director of Finance. Lead the monthly close, support the annual budget and monthly forecast, and partner on cycle counts and inventories.

The role involves cost analysis, process improvements, and collaboration on Power BI and SAP projects, aligning with GAAP and internal controls.