PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Assistant Manufacturing Controller oversees the ongoing accounting and financial activities within the assigned business unit(s).  The incumbent is responsible coordinating, administering and controlling all aspects of accounting and financial operations to maintain the preparation of financial forecasts, budgetary reports and government required reports.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage the tactical execution of short- and long-term objectives through the coordination of activities with a direct responsibility for results, including costs, methods, and staffing.
• Direct financial and close processes on a routine basis; ensuring data accuracy and integrity in a timely manner.
• Provide an essential contribution in the preparation of budgets and forecasts on a routine basis.
• Support tax operations in preparation of required tax documents.
• Develop and/or recommend significant economic goals and objectives for the assigned business unit(s).
• Facilitate and oversee the completion of financial and compliance audits.
• Maintain accounting process controls within the assigned business unit(s) through process reviews, business process analyses and internal control testing; ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) and other regulatory requirements.
• Provide leadership, coaching and development plans for all direct reports to maintain an engaged and productive workforce; partnering with Human Resources on employee matters.
• Provide technical guidance.
• Assist with various projects as assigned.

Additional responsibilities may include focus on one or more departments or locations.  See applicable addendum for department or location specific functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Travel may be required.

SUPERVISION:

May be responsible for the direct supervision of various levels of accounting and/or finance staff.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor's Degree required; Advanced Degree desirable

EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED SKILLS:          

• 6 - 8 years' related experience.
• 3+ years' supervisory or project/program management experience preferred.
• Strong computer skills with demonstrated proficiency in word processing, spreadsheet and email applications.
• Demonstrated proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, etc.).
• Detail oriented with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interact with diverse audiences through diplomacy and tact.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of management.

Fresenius Medical Care maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.

EOE, disability/veterans