MPI Assistant Controller

Position
MPI Corporate Assistant Controller

Location
Birmingham, AL

Directly reports to
MPI Controller

Position Summary
The Corporate Assistant Controller is an integral part of the accounting/finance team. The
Corporate Assistant Controller will support the daily operation of the division’s accounting
functions. The Corporate Assistant Controller will handle a wide variety of responsibilities
including handling issues relating to general operations, assisting with preparation of financial
statements and reports, monthly and year-end closings, account reconciliations, and all other
accounting functions. As part of this role, the Corporate Assistant Controller will provide
supervision and oversight of payroll.

Position Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Analysis
  • Lead month-end and year-end close processes, including journal entries and reconciliations
  • Prepare and review financial statements and management reports
  • Analyze variances and provide actionable insights
  • Ensure GAAP compliance
  • Support forecasting and budgeting
  • Support audits
• Payroll Oversight & Compliance
  • Oversee multi-site payroll operations

  • Ensure accurate and timely payroll processing

  • Review payroll journal entries and reconciliations

  • Maintain payroll internal controls

  • Ensure regulatory compliance

• Operational Accounting

  • Reconcile assigned balance sheet accounts

  • Responsible for managing fixed assets

  • Maintain costs of direct ship products

  • Work with Plant Assistant Controllers to drive process improvements

Basic Qualifications

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field from accredited college or university.
• Minimum six (6) years accounting or business-related experience.
• Proven knowledge of financial statements, journal entries, and GAAP.
• Proven increase of responsibility in prior work experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.
• Documented history developing and maintaining positive working relationships in a multi-stakeholder culture.
• Ability to deliver results while working in a team focused environment.
• Excellent communication skills; verbal and written.
• Must be ablet to travel by car/plane to manufacturing sites.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing accounting.
• Microsoft D365 experience

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA - gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

LIMITATIONS AND DISCLAIMER

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. McWane Plant & Industrial. is an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. It is the Company's policy to provide equal opportunity for all qualified persons and to prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship status, or any other legally protected status. We maintain a drug-free workplace and reserve the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
McWane is a Federal VEVRAA contractor, and an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices. McWane will not discriminate against any applicant for employment because of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran or service member status, marital status, citizenship status (In IL - sex, including same sex, ancestry, order of protection status, physical or mental disability, military status, pregnancy, unfavorable discharge status, genetic information), (In IA - gender identity), (In CA- gender identity or expression, and genetic information) or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.