Assistant Controller - IGT

Howmet Aerospace•Hampton, VA

33d

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company's primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com. Follow @howmet: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube. The purpose of this position is to support the Controller as a business partner to the Hampton IGT leadership team. This person will help review and oversee the accounting and reporting of plant metrics and other financial data, assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and Howmet Aerospace policies and procedures, and assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with regulatory and accounting guidelines under the supervision of the Plant Controller. Responsibilities include, but not limited to: Identify key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities Determine, in conjunction with the lead team, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, inventory optimization and profitability Assist in daily reporting management, monthly forecasting, and annual planning Analyze data for decision making and tracking performance progress Coordinate the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews Manage journal entries, invoicing, and reconciliation of accounts for monthly close Help to ensure completion of Howmet Aerospace's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls Comply with Howmet Aerospace and business unit financial reporting requirements DVP (Direct-Variable-Profit) Model development and maintenance Inventory control and reduction With the controller, lead the coordination of physical counts procedures Prepare for and assist with audits

Requirements

B.S. Degree in Business or Technical field, preferred concentration in Accounting or Finance
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 entails access to export-controlled items you must be able to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Nice To Haves

MBA a plus.
Minimum of 5 years financial experience with manufacturing companies.
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
Self-starter.
Experience with querying databases.
Excellent analytical skills.
Experience with cost accounting.
Strong analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

Identify key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities
Determine, in conjunction with the lead team, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, inventory optimization and profitability
Assist in daily reporting management, monthly forecasting, and annual planning
Analyze data for decision making and tracking performance progress
Coordinate the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews
Manage journal entries, invoicing, and reconciliation of accounts for monthly close
Help to ensure completion of Howmet Aerospace's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls
Comply with Howmet Aerospace and business unit financial reporting requirements
DVP (Direct-Variable-Profit) Model development and maintenance
Inventory control and reduction
With the controller, lead the coordination of physical counts procedures
Prepare for and assist with audits