MPI Calera - Plant Assistant Controller - East

What We Live By……

The McWane Way is a core philosophy outlined by the founder J.R. McWane in 1920.  Today It encompasses Teamwork, Excellence, Leadership, Environment, Communication, Accountability, Safety and Trust.  All team members at every level are expected to know and work by these principles, values, and behaviors.  Most importantly, every team member is expected to be able to answer this question, “What does this mean for me?”  This is the all-important question because behavior is the best evidence of a living principle.  Join the McWane team on the journey to The McWane Way.

Who We Are……

McWane Inc. has a newly created division, McWane Plant and Industrial (MPI). This new division, based in Birmingham, AL, combines all Plant and Industrial Products in a single customer-focused package. We offer comprehensive solutions through an experienced team of professionals specifically focused on these two special markets. Our Mission is to be the Plant and Industrial supplier who is “easiest to do business with”.  We will make it easier to engineer, specify, and order components for plants.  We will provide greater support for smoother delivery, cost-effective installation, and start-up. Most importantly, we will build strong relationships with design engineers, contractors, plant operations teams and project owners to assure we are their first-choice supplier for both new construction and future upgrades.

At MPI, you will be part of a fast-paced, collaborative, start-up where you can see, firsthand, how your work translates into positive results.

Position

Plant Assistant Controller - East

Location

Calera, AL

Directly reports to

Regional Director / MPI Controller

Position Summary

The Plant Assistant Controller is integral to the local plant and the corporate accounting team. The Plant Assistant Controller will be responsible for up to four locations and will support the daily operations at the sites along with the site’s monthly financial reporting, analysis, planning, and forecasting.  Additionally, the Plant Assistant Controller will support plant decision-making by providing local KPIs, monitoring plant expenses, analyzing capital rationalization, and being responsible for product costing and reviewing sales margins. This position will have the opportunity to interact with various teams at both the local plant and at the division office to present analysis and develop strategies for better performance. 

Scope of Responsibilities 

• Financial Reporting: Monthly preparation of site journal entries and closing of the plant inventory ledgers, along with responding to questions on spending and period expenses.
• Production Reporting: Daily review of production orders and their activity and variances. 
• Standard Costing: Maintain standard costs on all parts and finished goods in your assigned locations.
• Inventory: Work with site leaders and production managers to maintain accurate inventory of the books through audits and monitoring of the accuracy of transactions.
• Management Reporting: Maintain KPIs and support operations, including cost analysis, inventory control, product unit cost, and variance analytics.
• Site Management: Report monthly cost center spend analysis to the departmental supervisor and site manager.
• Balance Sheet Responsibility: Reconcile monthly inventory and fixed asset accounts.
• Capital Analysis: Prepare capital requests and complete ROI analysis for future asset purchases.
• Audits: Participate in internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Processes: Assist in the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures.
• Compliance: Function in accordance with established standards, procedures, and applicable laws

Required (Basic) Qualifications:

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or a related field from an accredited college or university
• Minimum five (5) years of accounting or business-related experience
• Experience in standard costing and manufacturing variance analysis
• Proven knowledge of financial statements, journal entries, and GAAP
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills required
• Documented history of 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 able and willing to travel 10-20% to other site(s).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum seven (7) years of accounting or business-related experience in manufacturing.
• Experience in Microsoft ERP – D365 or Dynamics
• Report writing using Microsoft Power BI

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.