Assistant Controller

Join our dynamic team as an Assistant Controller and take the helm in supporting our financial operations with precision and expertise. As the Assistant Controller, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring accuracy and compliance in financial reporting, collaborating closely with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives forward. If you're a detail-oriented professional with a knack for problem-solving and a passion for financial integrity, we invite you to bring your talents to our organization and make a meaningful impact.

Who is Meissner?

The goal at Meissner is to be more than simply good; it is to be extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people.

Meissner as a group is passionate about helping our clients manufacture lifesaving and life enhancing drugs, therapies, and vaccines. We develop, manufacture, supply and service advanced microfiltration products and single-use systems worldwide.

We know that when you are passionate about what you do, it’s more than just a job.

Meissner is focused on the development of the whole individual, and we have programs and tools in place to help us stay at our best mentally and physically. In alignment with our commitment to support the growth and development of the whole individual, Meissner has inaugurated a Learning and Development department to solely focus on cultivating our team. When you grow, we grow.

How You Will Make An Impact

Our goal at Meissner is not to be good, but extraordinary. Extraordinary performance comes from extraordinary people. The foundation for extraordinary people is an extraordinary culture where people can thrive, embrace challenges, be supported, and grow.

As a member of the Global Finance & Accounting (GFA) Team, the Assistant Controller will join a growing and dynamic team of professionals who are passionate about engaging and collaborating with cross functional teammates throughout the Meissner Organization. Our global team is comprised of various functions including Financial Planning & Analysis, Accounting, Legal and Compliance, and Learning and Organizational Development. Therefore, the Assistant Financial Controller will be uniquely positioned and supported to build a growing department in Meissner that fulfills its mission of providing solutions and insights for key decision making, serving as extraordinary stewards of organizational resources, and being trusted partners to cross-functional partners. The ideal candidate for this role is a people-oriented and results-driven leader with extensive experience in financial reporting, tax, and manufacturing experience.

• Lead and contribute to the timely preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles).
• Supervise and mentor a team of accounting professionals, fostering a collaborative and high-performance work environment.
• Evaluate and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure the integrity of financial data. Implement best practices to mitigate risks and enhance operational efficiency.
• Manage interstate tax compliance efforts, ensuring adherence to state and local tax regulations across multiple jurisdictions within the United States.
• Collaborate with IT and FP&A to develop standardized reporting through existing platforms for key initiatives including (but not limited to) global consolidation of Meissner entities, department budgets, financial projections, interstate tax, pricing, and sustainability.
  
  

This is an on-site role based out of our headquarters in Camarillo, CA.

The Skills And Experience You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA (Certified Public Accountant) preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in financial accounting and reporting, preferably in a manufacturing industry. Cost-accounting experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and experience in preparing financial statements.
• Proficiency in tax compliance and familiarity with relevant tax laws and regulations
• Strong attention to detail, excellent analytical and critical thinking skills, with the ability to interpret financial data and provide actionable insights.
  
  

Don’t meet every single requirement? Apply anyway.

What We Can Offer You

• Full Medical, Dental and Vision coverage with HSA Employer Contributions for eligible plans
• Additional Perks- HQ Onsite Full Gym, Ultramodern Coffee Bars, Free EV Charging Stations, Employee Discounts
• 401k, Profit Sharing, 401k Advisory Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Anniversary Holiday
  
  

Ready to make an impact? Let’s talk.

Meissner is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

US BASE PAY SCALE $135,700 - $192,100

The base pay scale for this role is what Meissner reasonably expects to pay for the position although actual pay may vary from this scale depending on an applicant's experience.