Financial Controller - 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 2022 approximated $5.7 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.

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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 in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 8 years financial analysis experience, preferably as an Assistant Controller or Plant Controller
• 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:

• Possess or currently working towards obtaining CPA and/or MBA
• Strong understanding of GAAP and auditing principles and practices
• Experience with data querying tools, Oracle, and Hyperion
• Robust background in cost accounting and/or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, with a self-motivated, team-oriented perspective
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to learn quickly, work on multiple concurrent assignments and complete assignments in a timely and organized approach

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited institution
• Minimum of 8 years financial analysis experience, preferably as an Assistant Controller or Plant Controller
• 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:

• Possess or currently working towards obtaining CPA and/or MBA
• Strong understanding of GAAP and auditing principles and practices
• Experience with data querying tools, Oracle, and Hyperion
• Robust background in cost accounting and/or financial analysis within a manufacturing environment
• Strong interpersonal, communication and analytical skills, with a self-motivated, team-oriented perspective
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office products
• Ability to learn quickly, work on multiple concurrent assignments and complete assignments in a timely and organized approach

The US Flow Path Controller is responsible for coordinating and providing a broad range of financial and operational analysis activities for the Cleveland manufacturing location of the HWS business unit. This position will report to the Vice President, HWS Americas Region and be based in Cleveland, OH.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The US Flow Path Controller will analyze financial data, identify and report progress toward plan commitments, financial performance achievements and trends, and identify opportunities to influence financial performance.

Major Activities and Key Challenges Include:

• Facilitate monthly on-time closing; coordinating journal entry preparation & monitoring and communicating the status of the P&L and Balance Sheet throughout workday 1
• Analyze financial data, identify and report progress toward plan commitments, financial performance achievements and trends, and identify opportunities to influence financial performance
• Prepare bottoms-up monthly forecast with input from the Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain and Commercial teams
• Prepare annual plan and deploy associated targets
• Participate in weekly P&L meetings with focus on articulating week-over-week changes and minimizing variances at closing (forecast fidelity)
• Coordinate compliance across all scopes and disciplines, ensuring ASATs are completed comprehensively and timely and gaps are documented and closed
• Serve as primary liaison for both Internal Audit and PwC requests
• Lead and develop team of financial professionals
• Conduct 3 full physical inventory annually as required by Internal Audit
• Perform ad hoc analyses as requested by the BU Controller, Cleveland Wheels Plant Manager, and other leadership
• Ensure integrity of all account reconciliations (both local and centralized) and miscellaneous inventory adjustments

The US Flow Path Controller is responsible for coordinating and providing a broad range of financial and operational analysis activities for the Cleveland manufacturing location of the HWS business unit. This position will report to the Vice President, HWS Americas Region and be based in Cleveland, OH.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

The US Flow Path Controller will analyze financial data, identify and report progress toward plan commitments, financial performance achievements and trends, and identify opportunities to influence financial performance.

Major Activities and Key Challenges Include:

• Facilitate monthly on-time closing; coordinating journal entry preparation & monitoring and communicating the status of the P&L and Balance Sheet throughout workday 1
• Analyze financial data, identify and report progress toward plan commitments, financial performance achievements and trends, and identify opportunities to influence financial performance
• Prepare bottoms-up monthly forecast with input from the Manufacturing, Global Supply Chain and Commercial teams
• Prepare annual plan and deploy associated targets
• Participate in weekly P&L meetings with focus on articulating week-over-week changes and minimizing variances at closing (forecast fidelity)
• Coordinate compliance across all scopes and disciplines, ensuring ASATs are completed comprehensively and timely and gaps are documented and closed
• Serve as primary liaison for both Internal Audit and PwC requests
• Lead and develop team of financial professionals
• Conduct 3 full physical inventory annually as required by Internal Audit
• Perform ad hoc analyses as requested by the BU Controller, Cleveland Wheels Plant Manager, and other leadership
• Ensure integrity of all account reconciliations (both local and centralized) and miscellaneous inventory adjustments