Assistant Controller

Position Description:

Merit Medical Systems, Inc., an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V, is a dynamic, progressive and innovative company with a strong global presence. Our culture is highly energetic, family friendly, values its employees, and promotes them as standard business practice. Merit currently has the following opening at its Corporate headquarters in South Jordan, Utah. Excellent compensation and benefits packages will be offered to the right candidate.

COMPANY HISTORY

Merit Medical Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ, MMSI) was founded in 1987 by Fred P. Lampropoulos and Kent W. Stanger, Chief Financial Officer. Merit develops, manufactures and markets single-use medical devices primarily for diagnosing and treating cardiovascular and vascular disease. Merit has been successful in introducing and marketing innovative, high-quality products through its expertise in new product design and its capabilities in injection and insert molding of plastics; the application of its proprietary electronic and sensor-based technologies; and wire, extrusion and catheter technologies. The Company is utilizing its competitive advantages and technologies to develop and offer products that address a wide range of needs related to cardiology and radiology procedures performed in hospitals. Sales are made primarily to U.S. hospitals through a direct sales force. The Company markets its products in over 60 countries worldwide, utilizing a direct sales force in Europe, and distributors for the remainder of the world.

ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Responsible for assisting in the preparation of financial statements, and assisting in the general day-to-day financial management functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS PERFORMED

• Assists in the preparation of corporate financial statements and month end reports to provide Merit with the financial information reflecting its current financial position in compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Prepares and assembles budgets.
• Reconciles bank accounts to the general ledger.
• Assists with the Treasury function.
• Reconciles general ledger accounts.
• Performs financial analyses on special projects.
• Performs other related financial functions to assist the Controller to maintain records in a proper manner and ensure that corporate resources are protected.
• Performs other related duties, as required.

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS

• Lifting – Not to exceed 50 lbs. – local practice may apply.
• Writing
• Sitting
• Standing
• Bending
• Vision
• Color perception
• Depth perception
• Reading
• Field of vision/peripheral
• Fine motor skills

SUMMARY OF MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Education and experience equivalent to a Bachelor s Degree with extensive course work in Accounting and Finance.
• A minimum of six years of responsible work experience with emphasis in preparing financial reports.
• Demonstrated computer skills preferably spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively with accounting staff and with department head and managerial level employees, and the ability to work well in a team atmosphere.
• A thorough understanding of the use of financial management and accounting information, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

COMPETENCIES

• Financial statements/accounting reports
• Computer skills
• Budget preparation
• Bank account reconciliation
• General ledger account reconciliation

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.

TO APPLY

Internal candidates: Please log in to the employee services part of the Merit Metro and go under the "Merit Job Openings" button to view and apply to the opening. This can only be done while at work, not from home.

External candidates: Please submit an application on our website www.merit.com under the “Careers” tab.


MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.
1600 West Merit Parkway
(9800 South & Redwood Road)
South Jordan, UT 84095
www.merit.com

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/D/V



To Apply Visit Merit Medical Systems, Inc.