Materion

Assistant Controller-Newton

Newton, MA · Contract

Sponsorship not specified$105k-$110kDetected 5 days ago

Data VisualizationStatisticsAccountingExcelSAPValuationProcess ImprovementCommunicationProblem SolvingGAAPSarbanes-Oxley

About the role

At Materion, everyone is included, respected and offered opportunity to grow.
The role will be responsible for leading the monthly close process and general accounting functions.
Materion Corporation and its subsidiaries (the "Company") is an equal employment opportunity employer.

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.
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.
Perform month-end closing activities for the Newton plant.
Learn process of developing standard rates for cost centers and working with engineering on maintenance of plant BOM's and routers
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:
Maintain compliance with US GAAP and all company accounting policies, as well as procedural documentation for Sarbanes-Oxley compliance initiatives.

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

Monthly forecast and annual budget processes
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.

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