Assistant Business Controller
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Sandvik Coromant is hiring an Assistant Business Controller in Mebane, NC. This role supports the Business Control Manager with daily financial operations, including analysis, reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance with company policies and ISO standards. The ideal candidate has a BS in Accounting or Finance and 3-5 years of relevant experience, preferably in manufacturing.
Responsibilities
- Support the Business Control Manager in managing daily financial operations, including results review and reporting, annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, strategic business plans, fixed asset acquisition analysis and control, inventory valuation and control, and overall asset protection.
- Provide timely analysis, planning, and implementation of financial and reporting systems to ensure alignment with company policies and procedures across all units.
- Assist with monthly financial closing activities, including preparation of journal entries, reconciliation of balance sheet accounts, and ensuring the accuracy of financial statements.
- Ensure the accuracy and integrity of product cost.
- Initiate, organize, and review systems and procedures to deliver accurate and meaningful information to unit and executive management.
- Support the Business Control Manager in managing employee incentive plans.
- Develop, analyze, and interpret financial analyses and special projects—including appropriation requests (ARs)—to support effective management decision-making.
- Assist in conducting regular forecasts and reviews with business unit management to share financial results and promote continuous learning.
- Work with government and local authorities to ensure compliance with all applicable rules and regulations.
- Process internal Sandvik invoicing as required.
- Create and maintain construction queries and reports to meet operational requirements, while analyzing, monitoring, and managing business activities to support data-driven decision-making.
- Provide troubleshooting support for internal systems (e.g., GSS, Sopic-P) and Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Access).
Requirements
- Minimum 3 - 5 years' experience in an accounting or finance role, preferably in a manufacturing environment
- BS degree in Accounting or Finance
- Analytical & problem-solving skills
- PC literate, numerate, with attention to detail
- Team player & Customer oriented mindset
- Good oral and verbal communication skills
- Ensure compliance with the ISO standards, including ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 14001 (Environmental Management), and ISO 45001 (Occupational Health and Safety)
- Adhere to all company rules and safety policies
Desired Qualifications
- Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package of life, health, dental, and disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Parental leave
- Mental health coaching
- 401(k)-retirement savings plan
- Opportunities for professional competence development and training
- Opportunities for career advancement
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