Controller

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

The purpose of this position is to act as a business partner to the Plant Manager, directing the finance function at a manufacturing facility. This position reports to the Plant Manager with a strong dotted line to the Business Unit. Key responsibilities include direct the operation of Information Systems, Procurement and Accounting to provide adequate manufacturing systems, with additional responsibilities including, but not limited to:

Compliance

• Full ownership of the P&L and Balance Sheet
• Complying with Howmet and business unite financial reporting requirements.
• Ensuring completion of Howmet’s Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls.
• Act as an authority on GAAP related accounting matters for the site, including areas such as revenue recognition and cost accounting
• Act as primary interface to external auditors with respect to site matters.

Leadership

• Supervising department employees.
• Developing Finance team members
• Set goals and evaluate team members against the goals
• Business Partnering
• Identify key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation for business improvement opportunities.
• Determining in conjunction with the plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability.
• Coordinate and administer an adequate plan for the control of operations including; profit planning an analysis, sales forecasts, expense budgets, cost standards, saving opportunities, and capital investing
• Deploying business unit initiatives.
• Coordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews.
• Forecast short- and long-range cash requirements and obligations as a basis for maintaining adequate funds.
• Keep Segment Corporate controller informed of the site’s performance and provide advice on all financial matters, including desirable operational adjustments.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• BS or BA in Business Administration and/or Finance Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Experience in a heavy manufacturing environment
• Advanced Excel skills
• Thrives in a fast moving environment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MBA, CMA and/or CPA
• Plant/Assistant Controller or Plant Accounting Manager experience for a manufacturing facility with at least $150 million in annual revenues.
• At least 2 year’s supervisory experience with the ability to manage and develop Staff (Financial and Operational)
• High proficiency in using MS Office software, experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar systems, project management, multi-tasking and developing/executing data queries.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills in relation to managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a high pressure/high intensity environment.
• Strong cost accounting skills – Multi level Routing and Bill of material Cost Accounting Experience.