McWane

Assistant Controller

McWane • $80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA certification preferred.
  • 5-7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
  • Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements.
  • Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and support operational execution.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).
  • Ability to work in both office and industrial settings; some travel may be required.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in developing, communicating, and analyzing financial plans and forecasts.
  • Monitor working capital, inventory levels, and asset utilization.
  • Prepare financial analyses for capital project evaluations and strategic initiatives.
  • Analyze variances, trends, and operational KPIs for actionable insights.
  • Support corporate compliance by implementing and monitoring financial policies.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying process efficiencies.
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger and payroll.
  • Ensure accurate completion of budget and month-end close activities.
  • Maintain strong internal controls for compliance with US GAAP.
  • Support internal and external audit processes with documentation and schedules.
  • Assist in enhancing accounting processes through technology upgrades.
  • Support treasury-related tasks, including cash management.

Benefits

  • Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
  • Opportunities for professional development and team leadership.
  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Exposure to both office and manufacturing settings.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Finance & Operational Support
  • Assist in developing, communicating, and analyzing financial plans, forecasts, and performance models for divisional business units.
  • Monitor working capital, inventory levels, and asset utilization to support financial and operational objectives.
  • Prepare financial analyses to support capital project evaluations, strategic initiatives, and business case development.
  • Analyze variances, trends, and operational KPIs to provide actionable insights for department leaders.
  • Support corporate compliance by implementing, monitoring, and reinforcing McWane financial policies and procedures.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by identifying process efficiencies and supporting data-driven decision-making.

Accounting & Administration
  • Oversee day-to-day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and revenue recognition processes.
  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of budget, month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
  • Maintain and enforce strong internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
  • Support internal and external audit processes by preparing schedules, documentation, and responding to auditor inquiries.
  • Assist in enhancing accounting processes through technology upgrades, ERP improvements, and system automation.
  • Support treasury-related tasks, including cash management, banking activities, and coordination with the Credit function.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Supervise assigned Accounting team members, providing guidance, feedback, and development support.
  • Promote a culture of accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement within the Finance organization.
  • Partner with Operations, Sales, Engineering, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment between financial objectives and business initiatives.
  • Collaborate with IT and data analytics resources to improve financial reporting, dashboards, and data accessibility.
  • Spend time in manufacturing and operational areas to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure financial practices align with real-world operations.

Additional Duties
  • Support safety and security procedures in both office and plant environments.
  • Participate in recruiting, onboarding, and development of finance and accounting staff.
  • Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the Controller or General Manager.


Qualifications
  1. Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA certification preferred.
  2. 5-7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
  3. Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
  4. Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements.
  5. Excellent analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
  6. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across departments and support operational execution.
  7. Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).
  8. Ability to work in both office and industrial settings; some travel may be required.


Additional Information

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.

About McWane

McWane, Inc. is one of the world's largest manufacturers of iron water works and plumbing products and one of America's largest privately owned companies. The company manufactures products including ductile iron pipe and fittings, fire hydrants, cast iron soil pipe and fittings, and related products. McWane also manufactures fire extinguishers, fire suppression systems, and steel pressure vessels. The company has 25 foundries and manufacturing plants in the United States, Canada, Australia, and China.
Learn more about McWane
Size
6,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1921

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