Assistant Controller

Tyler Pipe & Coupling•Marshfield, MO

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Tyler Coupling, a manufacturing facility in Marshfield, Missouri, owned by McWane, LLC., specializes in producing couplings and gaskets for cast iron plumbing systems across North America. The Assistant Controller will provide crucial finance and operational support, overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls. This role also involves team leadership and cross-functional collaboration, requiring the ability to partner with various departments and spend time in manufacturing areas to understand operations. The position supports corporate compliance and contributes to continuous improvement efforts within the finance organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
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
Ability to work in both office and industrial settings

Nice To Haves

CPA certification preferred
Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred
Experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred)
Some travel may be required

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.