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Assistant ControllerAlexander Chemical Corporation • La Porte, Texas, United States
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Assistant Controller

Alexander Chemical Corporation
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    La Porte, Texas, United States
  • US
    La Porte, Texas, United States
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Assistant Controller (Full-Time)

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and inventory management. This role focuses heavily on cost accounting, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing financial processes.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities:

  • Assist with accounting functions, forecasting, auditing, budgeting activities, and board meetings.
  • Manages daily, monthly, quarterly, and year-end inventory processes, including cycle counts and annual physical inventory.
  • Analyze manufacturing and purchasing costs to support accuracy and efficiency.
  • Provide financial and inventory updates to internal departments.
  • Perform month- and year-end close activities, including reconciliations, COGS breakouts, and overhead allocations.
  • Help maintain ERP financial settings, including formulas and overhead rates.
  • Prepare, reconcile, and report on plant and vending inventory.
  • Review and close production batches, resolve variances, and troubleshoot ERP inventory issues.
  • Prepare production and inventory reports such as volumes, raw material usage, and yields.
  • Set up new inventory parts, formulas, and integration mapping in the ERP system.
  • Support cost accounting and maintain accurate financial records.
  • Ensure accurate issuance and posting of RMA credits.
  • Assist in budget preparation, including allocation analysis and usage files.
  • Generate monthly reporting including Manufacturing Spending, margins, and inventory reconciliations.
  • Assist Controller with investigations into potential issues or risks.
  • Develop reporting from ERP and TrackAbout systems.
  • Provide documentation and assist with analysis of data for annual financial audits.
  • Support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
  • Maintain serial number controls and resolve related production issues.
  • Perform cost, pricing, overhead, and margin analysis.
  • Maintain and enforce internal controls and financial policies.
  • Supervise purchasing or inventory personnel when applicable.
  • Serve as backup for sales tax, fixed assets, container inventory, and Controller duties including but not limited to backup treasury functions.
  • Participate in training and supporting the finance team.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

General Skills:

  • Exceptional analytical and organizational skills, with close attention to detail.
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work collaboratively.
  • A strong management background and must work well in a team environment
  • Ability to manage confidential information

Qualifications:

  • A bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
  • MBA, CMA, or CPA credential is preferred.
  • 810 years of accounting experience in manufacturing required; 35 years of management preferred
  • Excel computer spreadsheet mastery (advanced formula usage) and ERP computer systems experience is required.
  • Must exhibit the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel in the organization and demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in computer applications including but not limited to Office 365 applications and be proficient at the operation of a 10 key calculator.
  • This is an onsite role requiring the candidate to report to the office daily.

Physical Demands:

  • Must have sufficient mobility to access all areas of the plant site in support of project work. This will involve climbing/descending ladders and stairways. Must be able to legally operate a motor vehicle to visit equipment and service vendors or customer locations. Required to wear personal protective equipment in the plant environment. This position requires prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits:

  • Union Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance Benefits in a non-union position.
  • 401(k) and Roth Retirement Plan Options with a Company Match
  • Competitive Paid Time Off

Alexander Chemical Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, age, genetic information, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

  • La Porte, Texas, United States

Languages

  • English
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