Assistant Controller

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

73d

About The Position

The purpose of this position is to support the Controller as a business partner to the Whitehall Castings finance 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 Whitehall Aerospace policies and procedures, and assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with regulatory and accounting guidelines under the supervision of the HWC Controller.

Requirements

• B.S. Degree in Business, preferred concentration in Accounting or Finance
• Minimum of 5 years financial experience
• 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in manufacturing industry in finance
• MBA a plus
• 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

• Identifying key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities
• Determining, in conjunction with the lead team, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability
• Deploying business unit initiatives
• Assisting in daily reporting management, monthly forecasting, and annual planning
• Analyzing data for decision making and tracking performance progress
• Coordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews
• Managing journal entries, invoicing, and reconciliation of accounts for monthly close
• Helping ensure completion of Whitehall Aerospace's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls
• Performing job duties in a safe and efficient manner
• Complying with Whitehall Aerospace and business unit financial reporting requirements
• Performing other work-related duties as necessary
• Business travel may be required

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees