Assistant Controller (Finance)

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report . Follow: LinkedIn , Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , and YouTube .

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.comBasic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum 3 years of experience in Finance or Accounting in a manufacturing environment.

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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Qualified Accountant, CPA, CMA, and/or MBA.
• High proficiency in MS Office software, experience in using queries, including Essbase, Hyperion, Oracle or similar systems. Advanced Excel skills.

Job Summary: This position supports the Plant Controller and collaborates with the day-to-day general accounting activities, month end closing process, and daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting. Primary day-to-day responsibilities include cost accounting, monitor and report variances, standard cost revisions and the ASAT program.

Job Roles

• Enterprise minded-Learn and understand the needs of the business
• Business partner-Support value creation for the business by ensures availability and interpretation of financial information that enables better performance and measurement; ensures understanding and application of financial leverage points. This is accomplished by utilizing Engine financial tools
• Influence--makes a business case using financial expertise and breadth of understanding; engages other leaders; asks good questions; predicts accurately; contributes by challenging status quo and assumptions
• Compliance--organized and aware of legal and local ramifications to decisions and practices; proactively prepared for audits
• Data-oriented--anticipates and solves problems from a data-informed perspective
• Involved and curious--spends time on the shop floor to understand business in greater detail; seeks to make improvements and strengthen partnerships through relationship and comprehension; understands operational consequences of decisions
• Coach-When possible, formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy
• Communication and relationship--positions information; proactively provides explanation, not merely information; builds trust with direct reports, if any, peers and stakeholders
• Adaptive ownership--demonstrates flexibility; manages broad range of responsibilities; identifies value and eliminates wasteful practices; owns outcomes as a member of a leadership team

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering with Plant Leaders and other departments
• Assist in physical inventory planning efforts
• At close, responsible for analyzing and booking journal entries, review sales reconciliation, nonlegal analysis & one-offs submission, and account reconciliations.
• Perform as a Cost Accountant on a day-to-day basis. Assist and oversee the General Accounting functions such as fixed assets, inter-company accounting and financial reporting.
• Assist in financial, internal and governmental audits.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly operations package, Non-Financial Indicators, Balanced Scorecard, and the "checkbook".
• Review/perform account reconciliations.
• Assist in the financial closing and with preparation of journal entries.
• Support management financial requests for information through detail analysis and reporting.
• Assist controller in forecasting/ budgeting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, managerial skills, self-motivated and team-oriented skills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP, with solid analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Must be proficient with computer systems and have excellent excel skills.
• Good communication skills, flexible and a strong desire to learn.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.