Controller

Howmet Aerospace•Fullerton, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Controller for its Fullerton, CA site. This role is accountable for supporting the Director of Operations in developing financial plans and forecasts, and analyzing operational results. The Controller will provide leadership and direction to the finance department staff, develop a comprehensive understanding of the Location’s business and related issues, and maintain ongoing communications with the HFS headquarters finance organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or business, with a major emphasis in finance or accounting
Minimum of 10+ years related financial/controller leadership experience in a manufacturing environment
Location/Plant Controller experience for a manufacturing facility with at least $150 million in annual sales
Must have functioned as a senior manager, reporting to the business unit head and at least 2 year’s supervisory experience with the ability to manage and develop Staff (Financial, Payroll and Operational)
Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP, with solid analytical and strategic planning skills
High proficiency in using MS Office software, experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar systems, project management, multi-tasking, and developing/executing data queries
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
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

MBA, CMA and/or CPA
Strong cost accounting skills – Multi level Routing and Bill of material Cost Accounting Experience

Responsibilities

Financial accountability for two separate manufacturing facilities located on the same site
Perform forecasts, profit and COGS analysis, cost management, inventory control, capital investment requests, working capital, and all financial reporting requirements
Function as an integral part of the facility leadership team and business partner to the Director of Operations
Develop appropriate accounting, analysis and reporting formats, procedures/policies, and schedules to support the reporting and analysis process
Participate in ABS/TPS initiatives and serve as the key source for improvements and waste elimination in facility administrative functions
Prepare and present narratives, graphs, and other reports as required to support business reviews management and customer presentations
Identifying key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities
Co-ordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews
Determine, in conjunction with plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability
Complying with Howmet and business unit financial reporting requirements and ensuring completion of Howmet’s Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls
Strong organizational/analytical and decision-making skills in relation to managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a high pressure/high intensity environment
Ability to dig for details and work on challenging projects
Ability to communicate complex financial information in an easy-to-understand manner to non-finance personnel