Asst Controller; Manufacturing

Description

Meritec is seeking talented team players in our Painesville, Ohio facility who are committed to pushing the boundaries of interconnect technology performance and innovation. Join us and connect your career to the future.

Assistant Controller (Manufacturing) is responsible for supporting the management, design, and maintenance of financial reporting processes in accordance with corporate policies and procedures. This includes oversight of General Accounting, Cost Accounting, Financial Reporting, Accounts Payable, and Accounts Receivable/Credit & Collections.

This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm, on-site at our manufacturing facility located in Painesville, Ohio.

• Demonstrate Meritec values and share the organizational commitment to ensuring quality products and processes.
• Actively participate on the Business Unit Team to support objectives such as new product development and existing product improvements.
• Maintain general ledger including preparation, review, and posting journal entries, review of balance sheet accounts for accuracy throughout the month, and timely and accurately supported balance sheet reconciliations.
• Research and document variance analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company procedures.
• Support SOX/internal controls throughout the business unit.
• Ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly financial statements and supporting schedules with internal policies and external regulations.
• Assist in timely completion of monthly financial upload to corporate office.
• Prepare monthly sales and bookings reporting for reconciliation.
• Perform cash management including payment of vendors and transfer of cash to foreign locations as required.
• Provide guidance and oversight to monitor, support, and advise on accounts receivable, credit, and collections functions to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Provide guidance and oversight to monitor, support, and advise the accounts payable function to maximize corporate cash flow while maintaining purchasing power.
• Review and approve payroll registers for accuracy and proper financial and tax reporting.
• Assist Controller with auditor interactions and requests, internal and external, annually, and quarterly.
• Coordinate corporate card programs.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, with demonstrated expertise in standard costing and general accounting. Equivalent internal experience may also be considered.
• Background in public company compliance, including SOX, internal controls, navigating reporting, and audit requirements is required.
• Knowledge of GAAP, IFRS, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Awareness of tax, audit, treasury, and compliance procedures.
• High integrity, ethical standards, and a commitment to confidentiality.
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to think logically and independently in high-pressure environment.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Strategic thinker with the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
• Strong adaptability and willingness to continuously learn.
• Knowledge of ERP and other electronic accounting systems, such as Macola ES, Sage 50, Synergy, and Crystal Reports.
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications, especially Excel.
• To conform with US export regulations and ITAR 120.15 and EAR Part 772, incumbents for this role must be eligible for any required authorizations from the US government.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position (sitting or standing) for extended periods, up to 8 hours per workday.
• Frequent use of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, calculator, and office equipment.
• Ability to move about inside the office and occasionally in a manufacturing or warehouse environment.
• Occasionally required to reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, climb stairs, or crouch to access files, equipment, or supplies.
• Must be able to lift, carry, or move objects up to 20 pounds occasionally (e.g., files,…