Manufacturing Site Financial Controller: Budgeting & Costing

Mersen; Topton (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K plan

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid vacation

Holidays

EAP

Job summary

Mersen is seeking a Financial Controller to lead accounting, reporting, finance, tax and audit activities at the Topton site. You will supervise financial staff, ensure GAAP compliance, manage budgets and forecasts, and drive working capital improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management (MBA preferred) with at least five years in accounting leadership, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management with MBA preferred.
• Five years minimum experience in accounting management.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and analytical skills.
• High proficiency with Microsoft Excel spreadsheets.
• GAAP knowledge; manufacturing background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and prioritize the accounting and financial functions within the site.
• Act as a project lead, as required.
• Draft budgets, plans, forecasts and analyze variances to improve performance.
• Oversee cost accounting, inventory valuation and standard costing.
• Manage CAPEX plans and fixed assets; assess ROI and ROA.
• Ensure legal and group compliance and tax filings.
• Report monthly P&L and advise on financial health.
• Supervise cash management and internal controls.

Skills

Communication

Excel proficiency

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Business Management

MBA preferred

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mersen is seeking a Financial Controller to lead accounting, reporting, finance, tax and audit activities at the Topton site. You will supervise financial staff, ensure GAAP compliance, manage budgets and forecasts, and drive working capital improvements.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business management (MBA preferred) with at least five years in accounting leadership, strong Excel skills, and excellent communication.