MPI Assistant Controller

Position Title

MPI Corporate Assistant Controller

Birmingham, AL

MPI Controller

The Corporate Assistant Controller is an integral part of the accounting/finance team. They support the daily operation of the division's accounting functions, handle a wide variety of responsibilities including general operations issues, prepare financial statements and reports, monthly and year‑end closings, account reconciliations, and all other accounting functions, and provide supervision and oversight of payroll.

• 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
  • Manage fixed assets
  • Maintain costs of direct ship products
  • Work with Plant Assistant Controllers to drive process improvements

• Must possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum six (6) years of 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.
• 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.
• Must be able to travel by car or plane to manufacturing sites.

• Experience in manufacturing accounting.
• Microsoft D365 experience.

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, gender identity, or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

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. The company maintains a drug‑free workplace and reserves the right to perform substance abuse testing as needed.