Assistant Controller
Location: Tyler, TX
Pay: Based on Experience
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
What You’ll Do
Finance & Operational Support
- Assist in developing, communicating, and analyzing financial plans, forecasts, and performance models for divisional business units.
- Monitor working capital, inventory levels, and asset utilization to support financial and operational objectives.
- Prepare financial analyses to support capital project evaluations, strategic initiatives, and business case development.
- Analyze variances, trends, and operational KPIs to provide actionable insights for department leaders.
- Support corporate compliance by implementing, monitoring, and reinforcing McWane financial policies and procedures.
- Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying process efficiencies and supporting data‑driven decision-making.
Accounting & Administration
- Oversee day‑to‑day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and revenue recognition processes.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities.
- Maintain and enforce strong internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
- Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
- Assist in enhancing accounting processes through technology upgrades, ERP improvements, and system automation.
- Support treasury-related tasks, including cash management, banking activities, and coordination with the Credit function.
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Supervise assigned Accounting team members, providing guidance, feedback, and development support.
- Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Finance organization.
- Partner with Operations, Sales, Engineering, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment between financial objectives and business initiatives.
- Collaborate with IT and data analytics resources to improve financial reporting, dashboards, and data accessibility.
- Spend time in manufacturing and operational areas to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure financial practices align with real-world operations.
Additional Duties
- Support safety and security procedures in both office and plant environments.
- Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and development of finance and accounting staff.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Controller or General Manager.