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Howmet Aerospace · 1 week ago

Site Controller

Waco, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Site Controller will be responsible for the Accounting Department’s conduct and maintenance of required records to support corporate financial policy, including developing accounting policies, managing financial activities, and providing analysis to senior management.

AerospaceManufacturingTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Develop policies and procedures related to the organization's accounting practices

Plans and directs accounting activities within a finance department or division of an organization by performing the following duties, personally or through subordinates

Partner with the Director of Operations in setting & implementing the location strategy & business plans

Assists in the development and implementation of goals, policies, priorities, and procedures relating to financial management, budget, accounting, and/or payroll

Manage team by establishing monthly and quarterly performance goals, allocating resources, assessing annual performance, and determining individual merit, incentive and/or promotional increases in support of company goals

Full responsibility for the location income statement & balance sheet

Prepare the location’s annual financial budget for presentation to HQ

Daily engagement with operations to provide a financial perspective during decision making and ensure compliance

Provide timely analysis, data and information to senior management

Oversee general accounting, property accounting, inventory control, internal auditing, office equipment control and record retention programs

Direct the preparation of statistics for periodic and yearly financial statements, including the preparation of charts and graphs showing progress, conditions and results

Responsible for the 8-hour closing process on WD1 and reporting of results to HQ

Develop and monitor inventory control procedures affecting all warehouse operations and monitoring cycle count of inventories

Coordinate the preparation of the location’s capital expenditure requests for submission to HQ for approval, ensuring all requirements are fulfilled

Consolidate capital assets, maintenance and company operating budgets, check appropriate requests against approved budgets for availability of fund prior to commitment and exercise accounting control to ensure that budgeted expenditures do not exceed amounts authorized

Interpret operating results as they affect the financial aspects of the organization and make specific recommendations which will result in cost reduction and profit improvement

Directs internal audits involving review of accounting and administrative controls. Co-ordinates preparation of external audit materials and external financial reporting

Coordinate the location’s ASAT (audit self-assessment tool) program for monitoring internal controls and identifying areas for improvement. Ensure full compliance with SOX and US GAAP requirements as per Company policies

Preparation of rolling quarterly forecasts and bridge comparisons with prior versions and periods

Develop the site finance team and ensure direct reports are challenged and cross-functional to ensure task coverage

Perform special assignments within the realm of the accounting area and work with limited supervision

Performs other duties as required

Qualification

AccountingFinancial ManagementGAAPAdvanced ExcelCMACPACost AccountingAnalytical SkillsLeadershipOrganizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProject Management

Required

Bachelors' degree required: Degree in Finance, Accounting or related field

7+ years of experience in accounting and finance in a manufacturing environment, supported by sophisticated automated systems

Solid analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate technical and operational accounting issues and to develop effective solutions

Excellent planning, organizational and implementation skills to deliver superior levels of performance in assigned areas of responsibility

Proven interpersonal and leadership abilities to proactively lead a small team of accounting personnel and to interact effectively with individuals and groups both internal and external to the company and at all levels

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

This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee

Preferred

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills

MBA, CMA and/or CPA

Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP, with solid analytical and strategic planning skills

High proficiency in using MS Office software, experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar systems, project management, multi-tasking, and developing/executing data queries

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