Financial Controller

Why Merit?

At Merit Medical, our mission is to create innovative medical devices that improve lives. Our goal is to hire and develop people who want to build something special through hard work, team effort, and commitment. Together, we are making a difference in the lives of patients around the world.

WORK SHIFT

DAY (United States of America)

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Prepares financial statements, directs the preparation of the payroll, assists departments in budgeting and forecasts in the company's revenues and expenditures, and oversees accounts payables and receivables.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

1.    Prepares the corporate financial statement according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles to ensure that the financial position and results of operations are accurately reflected for internal and external use.
2.    Directs department staff in performing payroll, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions in a timely and accurate manner.
3.    Identifies opportunities to improve the financial management of the company, conserve resources, or achieve cost savings.
4.    Assists department heads in preparing their budgets and in planning for growth.
5.    Prepares cost/benefit studies to assist manufacturing staff in evaluating equipment purchases and timing.
6.    Consults with manufacturing staff to implement inventory controls to ensure accuracy of information and documentation of resources.
7.    Assists department heads in interpreting financial information and in utilizing managerial accounting principles to improve decision making.
8.    Monitors the 401K profit sharing plan and confirms that it is being managed according to applicable regulations.
9.    Assists in preparing state and federal tax payments and returns.
10.    Implements and periodically reviews department accounting controls and methods.
11.    Meets periodically with department staff to consult with them and improve their performance and provides resources to assist them as necessary.
12.    Assists Human Resources in administration of the Company’s ESPP.
13.    Administers the Company’s omnibus stock option plan.
14.    Performs other financially related tasks, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

•    Lifting -- Not to exceed 50 lbs. -- local practice may apply.
•    Writing
•    Sitting
•    Standing
•    Bending
•    Visual acuity
•    Color perception
•    Depth perception
•    Reading
•    Field of vision/peripheral

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

•    Education and/or experience equivalent to a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Business with extensive course work or experience in accounting.
•    A minimum of eight years of responsible accounting experience with experience preparing financial statements and advising management in budgeting and financial management, with three of those years in a leadership role.
•    Cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
•    A general knowledge of Manufacturing Resource Planning and its application.
•    A thorough understanding of budgeting and forecasting principles.
•    A broad understanding of tax and SEC requirements.
•    Ability to work effectively with others as a member of a team.
•    A broad understanding of supervisory and managerial concepts and the ability to apply them in helping others to improve their performance.
•    Effective oral communications skills, including the ability to explain financial management and accounting concepts to managers and staff.
•    Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

•    Designation as a Certified Public Accountant.

COMPETENCIES

•    Financial statement preparation/consolidation
•    Financial management/resource conservation/cost savings
•    Budget preparation assistance
•    Manufacturing cost/benefit studies/inventory control
•    Equipment/large expenditure financing
•    401K profit sharing plan 
•    Tax payment/return preparation
•    Accounting controls and methods
•    Supervisory process/performance review

COMMENTS

Infectious Control Risk Category III:

The risk category explains whether or not employees are likely to come into contact with blood or body fluids while performing their jobs.  Risk category III states employment and procedures that do not require exposure.

As an eligible Merit employee, you can expect the following:

* Multiple Shifts and Hours to choose from: Days, Swing (Eve), and Nights

* Medical/Dental & Other Insurances (eligible the first of month after 30 days)

* Low Cost Onsite Medical Clinic

* Two (2) Onsite Cafeterias

* Employee Garden | Gardening Classes

* 3 Weeks' Vacation | 1 Week Sick-Time | Paid Holidays

* 401K | Health Savings Account

To see more on our culture, go to www.merit.com/careers.

Military Veterans are encouraged to Apply.

Merit is a proud Utah Patriot Partner committed to hiring our Veterans.