Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking a Controller in our Carson location. HFS is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.

Employer Description

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s sales for 2021 approximated $5 billion. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company’s May 2022 Technology Day.

Description:

Accountable for supporting the Director of Operations in the development of financial plans and forecasts and the analysis of operational results. Provide leadership and direction to the finance department staff. Develop and maintain a comprehensive understanding of the Carson business and related issues and maintain ongoing communications with HFS headquarters finance organization.

Specific Responsibilities include:

• Responsibilities include forecasts, profit and COGS analysis, cost management, inventory control, capital investment, working capital, and all financial reporting requirements.
• Function as an integral part of the facility leadership team and business partner to the Director of Operations.
• Develop appropriate accounting, analysis and reporting formats, procedures/policies, and schedules to support the reporting and analysis process
• Participate in ABS/TPS initiatives and serve as the key source for improvements and waste elimination in facility administrative functions.
• Prepare and present narratives, graphs, and other reports as required to support business reviews management and customer presentations.
• Identifying key levers to drive business improvement opportunities and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities.
• Coordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews.
• Determine, in conjunction with plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability.
• Complying with Howmet and business unit financial reporting requirements and ensuring completion of Homet's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls.

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. The salary range for this position is $109,000 to $163,000

Basic Qualifications:

• Requires a Bachelors degree in finance or business, with a major emphasis in finance or accounting.
• Minimum of 8 years related financial/controllership work experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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 Internation 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 Experience and Background:

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• MBA, CMA and/or CPA
• Location/Plant Controller experience for a manufacturing facility with at least $150 million in annual sales. Must have functioned as a senior manager, reporting to the business unit head and at least 2 year’s supervisory experience with the ability to manage and develop Staff (Financial and Operational).
• 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 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.
• Ability to dig for details and work on challenging projects.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information in an easy-to-understand manner to non-finance personnel.