Williamsport Assistant Controller

Prysmian is the world leader in the energy and telecom cable systems industry. Each year, the company manufactures thousands of miles of underground and submarine cables and systems for power transmission and distribution, as well as medium low voltage cables for the construction and infrastructure sectors. We also produce a comprehensive range of optical fibers, copper cables and connectivity for voice, video and data transmission for the telecommunication sector.

We are 30,000 employees, across 50+ countries. Everyone at Prysmian has the potential to make their mark; because whatever you do, wherever you are based, you will be part of a company that is helping transform the world around us.

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Team Overview and Job responsibilities

You will be part of the Finance and Controlling team reporting directly to the Plant Controller, Assistant Controller, is responsible for various higher level plant cost accounting and/or financial accounting functions and will participate in both finance and non-finance teams and projects. Your main responsibilities will be to assist with Month End Close activities, Forecasting and Business planning. Additionally, you will deal with Manufacturing KPIs on a daily basis to ensure upper management receives clear and accurate data to make strategic decisions for the plant. 

Your day to day will include but not limited to: 

• Maintain cost control processes to support accurate financial reporting and forecasting 
• Assist with all Financial closing activities for the facility along with forecasting data. 
• Inventory Counts 
• Set up new part numbers for production. 
• Update bills of material to ensure accurate costs and meticulously review actual costs for any discrepancies 
• Validate Fix assets controls, procedures, and accuracy. 
• Reconcile the balance sheet accounts 
• Ensure validity and accuracy of transactions recorded in the ERP through analysis and internal audit 
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely and accurate processing of spending activities, including purchase orders, receiving, payment processing 
• Provides assistance with AP related matters 
• Maintain good records for all Payroll data providing accurate analysis of the current situation. 
• Maintain productive relationships with external accounting firm, partners, and vendors 
• Review plant process controls and update where needed.
• Perform Layer Process Audits related to either safety and manufacturing procedures.

Who are we looking for? 

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field 
• Minimum of 2 years' experience in financial accounting, cost accounting and/or manufacturing finance 
• Strong analytical skills 
• Proficiency with Excel 
• Must be able to work independently based on general policy guidelines 
• You are a clear communicator 
• You can and like working in a fast-paced environment. 
• You are exceptionally structured & organized.
• You are a problem solver.

Desired qualifications: 

• Experience with ERP implementations 
• Experience with SAP

Prysmian, as an Equal Opportunity Employer, aims to attract and recruit individuals with diverse backgrounds, skills, and abilities. We strongly believe that diversity brings significant value at all levels of the organization, increasing the possibility of capturing market opportunities and maximizing value for our customers and stakeholders. With Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DE&I) as part of our Social Ambition 2030 and a strategic pillar of our Company culture, Prysmian is committed to the development of an organization that prioritizes talent, where people feel respected, included, and free to fully express their potential just as they are.

All Managers and HRs in Prysmian are responsible for ensuring DE&I policies are respected during the recruiting process, as well as recognizing and mitigating unconscious biases that must not influence our selection processes. All persons will be considered for employment without regard to their race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, origin, citizenship status, socio-economic status, age, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, military service or veteran status, pregnancy, parental leave, medical conditions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Prysmian will endeavor to make a reasonable accommodation for any disclosed physical or neurological condition or disability of a qualified applicant unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business.

Visit our DE&I Page to learn more about Prysmian’s commitments.

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