BS in Business Administration and/or Accounting from an accredited institution
5+ years of financial/controllership experience, including 2+ years in manufacturing
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. required
Experience in a manufacturing finance environment preferred
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
MBA, CMA, and/or CPA preferred
Strong analytical and decision-making skills
Responsibilities
Serve as a key member of the Ti-Ingot Operations Lead Team, partnering on business strategy development
Drive business performance improvement as a catalyst for change
Manage planning, reporting, and compliance processes, ensuring adherence to ASAT and US GAAP
Communicate key drivers for location success to stakeholders
Engage operations in financial performance discussions
Create and monitor internal controls to meet financial plans
Lead initiatives to close performance gaps and drive process improvements
Benefits
Opportunity to lead finance functions in a manufacturing setting
Engagement with senior leadership and cross-functional teams
Focus on professional development and mentorship
Involvement in strategic decision-making processes
Dynamic work environment with opportunities for process improvement
Full Job Description
Responsibilities
JOB SUMMARY:
This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-level finance/accounting leader to become the controller at Whitehall Ti-Ingot. 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. The position is primarily responsible for all functional accounting and control activities for Ti-Ingot. The Controller will manage business unit forecasting, planning, reporting, consolidation and analysis functions and develop and manage processes to ensure compliance with ASAT and other internal audit requirements and will provide leadership to the Financial organization.
Roles:
Enterprise minded--understands the needs of the business and how decisions affect P&L, balance sheet and future capabilities, influences cap-ex based on broad business case
Responsive expertise--prepared with information to help guide decision making both upon request and future planning based
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; forecasts accurately and tracks closely; intervenes in ways that influence numbers
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
Analysis--reviews decisions and data ex post facto to glean increased understanding; incorporates learning into future decision-making
Accountability--compares business case to actual performance and collaborates with other leaders to ensure success of investments
Interpretation and translation--able to tell a story with the data; brings life to the numbers through observation and familiarity with the business
Prioritization--understands market and organizational conditions and prioritizes efforts accordingly; manages tension between revenue and costs, etc.
Communication-proactively provides information about data, forecasting and financials to enable best possible decision-making for individual leaders and the organization; seeks information from others and disseminates accordingly as a conduit or hub
Coach/Mentor/Manager-- formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy; provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; inspires risk; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance
Responsibilities:
This is a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities and is not all inclusive. Incumbent(s) may and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.
Serve as a member of the Ti-Ingot Operations Lead Team and act as a business partner to the team as they develop and implement business strategy.
Act as a catalyst for change and help drive business performance improvement.
Manage planning, reporting, consolidation and analysis functions and develop and manage processes to ensure compliance with ASAT and other internal audit requirements, as well as US GAAP and Howmet reporting requirements.
Understands, reviews, and communicates key drivers for location success.
Drive financial engagement to operations.
Create and monitor internal controls that allow operations to meet the financial plan.
Ensure strict adherence to the Howmet code of conduct and corporate policy.
Manage location performance pay plan.
Lead initiatives to close gaps from current performance to benchmark level.
Develop strong internal cost control systems to ensure that plans are met.
Ensure compliance with all audit requirements.
Create an environment where problems are solved to the root cause.
Create an environment where systems are used to accurately plan and deliver according to expectations.
Continuously drive for process improvements.
Perform special projects or other duties as assigned/requested.
Qualifications
Basic Qualifications
BS in Business Administration and/or Accounting from an accredited institution.
Minimum of 5 years related financial/controllership work experience with a minimum of 2 years for a manufacturing company
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
Experience working in a manufacturing environment in finance field
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
MBA, CMA and/or CPA
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.
About Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace is a global leader in engineered metal products. The company provides aerospace components, such as jet engine and industrial gas turbine components, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace has a strong focus on research and development, and has been awarded numerous patents for its innovative products and processes. The company has a global presence, with operations in North America, Europe, and Asia. Howmet Aerospace was formerly known as Arconic Inc. and changed its name to Howmet Aerospace Inc. in April 2020.
