MPI Assistant Controller

MPI Corporate Assistant Controller

Birmingham, AL

Directly reports to: MPI Controller

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.

• 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

• Must possess a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance or related field from an 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 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 to travel by car/plane to manufacturing sites.

• 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.

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