Plant Controller

The selected candidates will act as business partners to the management teams, driving compliance, optimizing profitability and free cash flow.These positions report to the Plant Managers. This is a key role at our locations with the opportunity to have an impact on our operations and to quickly gain visibility in the Engines organization.

Note: This is a pipeline requisition for future talent needs and does not represent one specific job opening.Your interest will be reviewed for openings based upon your background and disclosed work preference.

Job duties and Responsibilities:

• Direct the daily activities of the General and Cost Accounting personnel and ensure the adherence to company policy;
• Ensure plant controlling teams are informed and trained on controlling procedures and policies and tools;
• Provide timely analysis, data and information to senior management;
• Assist in the development, analysis and implementation of all plans, forecasts and projections and maintain a system to monitor such plans;
• Perform special assignments within the realm of the accounting area and work with limited supervision;
• Responsible for timely submission of reports and other data as required by group and corporate personnel and coordination of activities of internal and external audit staffs;
• Responsible for maintaining adequate internal accounting controls including cash, payrolls and accounts payable inventory;
• Participate in the planning, training, taking and auditing of physical inventories and the analysis of final results;
• Maintains the Capital asset System and ensures timeliness and accuracy of data;
• Ensure that all work activities are performed in accordance with established safety and environmental standards;
• Maintains full compliance with Company policies and procedures and conducts all activities in accordance with the Howmet Guide to Business Conduct to include ASATS and SOX compliance;
• Ensure consistency and standardization of controlling processes within the Industrial group;
• Alert and arbitrate in case of discrepancies;
• Participate in the development of action plans and ensure their financial evaluation and follow up;
• Demonstrates a knowledge of and commitment to Howmet Business Systems manufacturing principles and techniques;

Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business Administration or Accounting is required
• Must have seven (7) years of relevant experience
• Advanced Microsoft Suite experience including Excel and PowerPoint
• Qualified accountant, CPA, CMA and/or MBA credentials required
• Manufacturing experience is required
• 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;