Assistant Plant Controller - Colorado Facilities

Terumo BCT, Inc. • Denver, CO

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About The Position

The Assistant Controller at Terumo Blood & Cell Technologies in Colorado, plays a key role supporting the Plant Controller and the Supply Chain Finance organization. This position ensures accuracy and compliance in all plant financial activities, assists with month-end close, reporting, and forecasting, and helps drive operational and financial excellence across the manufacturing network. The role partners closely with operations, supply chain, and corporate finance to support a $200M+ production budget, $25M+ in capital expenditures, and $20M in inventory.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (or country equivalent) required.
• Minimum 5 years of progressive experience in accounting or manufacturing finance.
• Experience with SAP (S/4HANA preferred).
• Strong understanding of standard costing, variance analysis, and capital project accounting.
• Knowledge of GAAP; IFRS exposure a plus.
• Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively across levels.
• Strong technical accounting and financial reporting skills.
• Ability to analyze complex data and clearly communicate insights.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Expert communication skills to wide range of individuals within the organization both verbally and written.
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills; strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, and team collaboration.

Nice To Haves

• CPA and/or MBA preferred.
• Experience in a matrixed, global manufacturing organization preferred.
• Familiarity with Lean or continuous improvement concepts is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support all plant-related GAAP, SOX, and Terumo policy requirements to ensure accurate financial statements (P&L and Balance Sheet).
• Assist in preparation and review of monthly financial results, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Partner with the Plant Controller to lead month-end close activities, including accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Prepare and analyze weekly and monthly operational metrics, highlighting key trends and improvement opportunities.
• Contribute to quarterly forecast and annual budget cycles for the Littleton and Lakewood facilities.
• Monitor and analyze manufacturing cost performance, inventory valuation, and capital spending.
• Support internal and external audit requests and ensure adherence to internal control standards.
• Provide financial analysis and decision support to plant and operations leadership teams.
• Assist in developing and mentoring junior finance staff and support the finance internship program.
• Help foster financial acumen and cost awareness across plant and operations teams.

Benefits

• At Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies, we provide competitive total reward offerings that consist of compensation, benefits, recognition, along with a wealth of other well-being, work-life and recognition programs which support in unlocking the potential for you and your family.
• Included in our expansive list of benefits offerings are multiple group medical, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, life insurance and disability coverages, also a variety of voluntary programs such as group accident, hospital indemnity, critical illness, pet insurance and much more.
• To help you save for retirement, we offer a 401(k) plan with a matching contribution and for work-life balance we have vacation and sick time programs for associates.
• For us, it’s about protecting the personal welfare of our associates and their families, helping to achieve personal goals and offering those extra touches for convenience, security and overall peace of mind.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees