Assistant Controller

Overview

At Morgan Advanced Materials, our rich history and dedication to innovation define who we are. Since our establishment in the UK in 1856, we have expanded globally, now operating across 70 sites in 18 countries. Our goal is to create a more sustainable world and enhance quality of life. We actively pursue this purpose through the development and production of advanced materials. 

 

Within our business unit, we specialise in innovating cutting-edge carbon, graphite, and carbide products that deliver outstanding performance. We use our expertise to tackle complex challenges across many diverse industries to provide effective solutions for our valued customers. 

 

Our products are shaping a better future; from enabling electric cars to charge faster and drive longer distances to maximising the operational efficiency of wind turbines. We are proud to help generate power for billions of people, deliver water to drought-stricken regions, improve the efficiency of industrial pumps, and protect lives both on the land and in the air. 

 

Key Figures: Revenue £1,100.7m (2024), ~8,000 employees, manufacturing in 20+ countries, and a global customer portfolio. A UK PLC with head office located in Windsor, Berkshire UK.  Listed on London Stock Exchange; Member of the FTSE 250 Index.

Responsibilities

Responsible for accounting functions and directly supporting the Controller.  Preparation of timely month end closing, providing an analysis and understanding of financial results, and review and prepare detailed reconciliations.  Understanding the standard cost, documentation, and related systems is an essential responsibility.  Analyzing standard vs. actual cost and reporting variances in detail and summary.  Support inventory and production reporting systems and provide reasonable assurance of accurate inventory and valuation.  Preparation of financial budgets, forecasts and providing meaningful analysis of actual vs. forecast and budget.  Preparation of various analysis and reports utilizing ERP, Microsoft Excel, and other systems.  Other job duties include assisting with audits, continuous improvement, organization and documentation, special projects, and other accounting related duties as assigned. 

 

• Understanding of general accounting functions including but not limited to accounts payable, accounts receivable, journal entries, costing, reconciliations, financial analysis, and IT systems.
• Supporting month-end closing, preparation of journal entries, and other financial closing requirements.
• Maintain standard cost systems including accuracy of routings and bill of materials.
• Interpret and analyze actual vs. standard cost and explain variances.
• Knowledge and understanding of the production reporting and the movement of inventory and production processes.
• Provide an accurate inventory and valuation throughout month and at month end close.
• Preparation of financial budgets and forecasts.
• Provide meaningful analysis of actual results vs. budgets and forecasts.
• Prepare and maintain work instructions, documentation, and records.  Identify and drive recommended cost savings and process improvement opportunities.
• Excellent Excel skills and the skills to maintain ERP cost and ledger systems
• Knowledge and understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Ability to support other accounting functions.
• Must be team-oriented and work in a collaborative environment
• Excellent written, verbal, and listening communication skills
• Ability to self-manage to meet deadlines
• Perform other duties as assigned
• Maintain Code of Ethics and Values
• Support in maintaining and improving internal controls, regulatory compliance, and accounting policies.

 

Qualifications

Experience Required:                  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent degree
• Master’s degree and/or CPA a plus
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Individual must be a:
• Citizen of the United States, or
• Permanent resident alien of the United States, or
• Protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) as defined by 22CFR120.15

Skills/Abilities:                           

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word
• Ability to apply knowledge of GAAP and IFRS
• Excellent analysis skills
• Must ensure work is accurate
• Must be a team player and able to collaborate with multi-departments
• Must be able to work well with external contacts
• Must have good time management and planning skills, and meet deadlines
• Must be able to understand general ledger accounts and reconciliations
• Must adhere to all Company policies
• Must be capable of using a computer for majority of the workday
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.     

Morgan Advanced Materials is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Ind-1