Controller

We are currently seeking a Controller to join our team and lead our accounting and financial reporting functions. This is a great opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, enjoys working with a great team, and wants to represent a solid and successful company that offers competitive pay, good benefits, and a supportive leadership team. Essential Duties and Responsibilities:•    Manage all accounting operations, including Billing, A/R, A/P, G/L, Inventory/Cost Accounting and Revenue Recognition•    Implement, document, and maintain adequate and effective internal controls•    Ensures proper accounting in accordance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles•    Coordinate monthly accounting close process including analytical review of the monthly operating results to ensure complete and accurate accounting records are maintained•    Analyze variances and communicates explanations to management with recommended actions•    Review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations•    Prepare budgets and forecasts of income statement, balance sheets, and statement of cash flows for the Plant•    Coordinate and support external and internal financial audits•    Complete other ad hoc reporting requirements and data analytics using query-based reporting•    Coordinate and reconcile physical inventory and maintain accuracy in transactions and records for all  inventory and perform financial audit on annual basis•    Manage and obtain approval for all requests on capital expenditures and maintain controls on all plant processes within required budget and prepare reports to summarize all business activities•    Develop financial models and analyses to support strategic initiatives•    Assist Corporate Controller with Corporate accounting and reporting activities as requested.•    Any other responsibilities that may be assigned from time to time Job Requirements/Qualifications:•    Bachelors and/or Master’s Degree in Business Administration / Accounting.•    CMA and/or CPA preferred, but not required•    5+ years’ experience in the accounting and finance sector.•    Strong knowledge of US GAAP•    Understanding of accounting for a manufacturing company is required (Bills of Material, manufacturing processes)•    Solid understanding of ERP systems•    Public Accounting experience a plus•    High proficiency in data warehouse and query tools with advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills•    Must have excellent communication skills both internally and externally•    Ability to problem solve and think strategically•    Must be able to handle multiple concurrent tasks and meet strict deadlines Mueller Copper Tube Company, located in Fulton, Mississippi, is a major manufacturing operation of Mueller Industries. The facility produces seamless copper tubing, copper fittings, and related piping products marketed under the Streamline® brand for the plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, medical gas, and mechanical construction industries. The Fulton operation is one of the company's flagship manufacturing sites and serves customers throughout North America and internationally.