Assistant Controller

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Finance Full Time Professional Solon Ohio Solon, OH, US

2 days ago Requisition

Salary Range: $95,000.00 To $ Annually

MP Biomedicals is a global life science company with headquarters in California and regional offices across the globe. The company offers a diverse portfolio of life science products, fine chemicals, and diagnostics used in industries ranging from basic research to clinical diagnostics and pharmaceuticals. Over the past 50 years, we have provided quality tools and expert services to assist our customers in making breakthrough discoveries and achieving scientific excellence.

Our mission is to empower global research that unlocks life-changing solutions and inspires a meaningful life.

• Respect
• Meaningful Work
• Accountability
• Bonus Pay
• Monthly Childcare Credit
• Free breakfast on Mondays
• Free Catered Lunches Tuesday-Friday
• Paid Vacation
• Paid PTO Hours
• 401k with Company Match
• Competitive Healthcare Benefits
• HSA
• Company Paid Life Insurance and Short-term Disability
• Learning and Development Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• And so much more!

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of a growing manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for the month-end close activities, cost accounting, inventory management, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering closely with operations to drive efficiency and profitability.

• Assist in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances from budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation.

• Responsible for product costing, standard costing, and inventory valuation processes.
• Labor variances
• Material usage variances
• Purchase price variances
• Monitor standard cost updates and annual cost roll processes.
• Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and cost visibility.
• Support margin analysis by product line, customer, and manufacturing facility.

• Ensure inventory is accurately accounted for and valued.
• Manage cycle count programs and physical inventory observations.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain controls over raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.
• Monitor excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory reserves.

• Maintain and enhance internal control procedures.
• Support SOX compliance activities (if applicable).
• Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist in risk assessments and implementation of control improvements.
• Participate in ERP and process improvement initiatives.

• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing KPIs and operational performance.
• Support capital expenditure planning and tracking.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis for management.

MP Biomedicals is a global life science company with headquarters in California and regional offices across the globe. The company offers a diverse portfolio of life science products, fine chemicals,…