Assistant Controller

Job Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Davenport, Iowa 52806
Job Type: Full-Time
Industry: Aerospace / Aviation / Defense
Job Category: Finance / Accounting – Accountant

Job Description:

Our company is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join the business unit at our Davenport IA facility.

Role Overview:

The Davenport Assistant Controller is responsible for financial planning & analysis (FP&A), compliance, and location accounting activities while fostering business partnerships across the plant. The role will oversee financial operations at three satellite manufacturing facilities in addition to Davenport.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare monthly financial forecasts and weekly forecast updates.
• Analyze financial, operational, and commercial performance results.
• Compile monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior management.
• Oversee month-end closing, account reconciliations, and inter-location coordination.
• Provide support for capital appropriation requests.
• Analyze plant spending and lead cost management initiatives.
• Track and report on cost savings projects.
• Lead financial analysis and process development for special projects.
• Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley internal controls.
• Provide decision support on expenses, capital justifications, and investment analysis.
• Implement process improvements and cost reduction strategies.
• Train, mentor, and develop the Finance Team.

Qualifications:

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• 7 years of finance experience within a publicly traded manufacturing corporation.
• Recent exp. in Aviation or Defense.
• Strong background in manufacturing and cost accounting.
• Direct supervisory experience.
• Proven track record in plant-wide process improvements, such as inventory reductions, cost control, and forecast accuracy improvements.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA (a plus).
• More than 5 years of Finance/Accounting experience.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with excellent analytical abilities.
• Experience with database querying.
• Background in cost accounting.

About Davenport Works:

• Largest aluminum rolling mill in the U.S.
• Employs over 2,000 people.
• Located in Riverdale, part of the Quad Cities (Davenport, Bettendorf, Rock Island, and Moline).
• Close to major metropolitan areas: Chicago (3 hours), St. Louis (4 hours), Des Moines (3 hours).
• Home to St. Ambrose University and 7 other higher education institutions.
• Hosts major events like the Bix Beiderbecke Jazz Festival, Mississippi Valley Blues Festival, and River Roots Live.

About Our Company:

We are a Fortune 500 leader in aluminum sheet, plate, and extrusion manufacturing, serving automotive, aerospace, industrial, and construction markets. With over a century of innovation, we transform how we fly, drive, and build.

Core Values:

• Act with Integrity – Respect, honesty, transparency, and accountability.
• Safeguard Our Future – Commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and community welfare.
• Grow Stronger Together – Fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Earn Customer Loyalty – Delivering best-in-class products and service.
• Drive Operational Excellence – Innovation, agility, and collaboration.
• Create Value – Generating sustainable growth for our stakeholders.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities and complying with all Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action laws. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, sex, or age.

Additional Details:

• Security Clearance Required: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No
• Relocation Assistance: Yes
• Bonus Eligible: No
• Overtime Eligible: No
• Interview Travel Reimbursed: Yes
• Willingness to Travel: None

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• Manufacturing finance experience is a must.
• Candidates with corporate finance/accounting/controller/shared services backgrounds will not be considered.
• Strong preference for candidates with plant-level finance experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $100,000 - $125,000