Plant Controller

Howmet Aerospace•Fullerton, CA

8d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Plant Controller, you'll be part of our Industrial Finance Controllership team working as an on-site employee at our Fullerton, CA location. This role is crucial for maintaining financial governance, internal controls, and providing operational business partnership to the plant. Key Responsibilities include ensuring accurate financial statements in accordance with US GAAP and corporate policies, leading month-end and quarterly closing processes, and driving compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements. You will also oversee inventory management, fixed asset accounting, and proactively identify and mitigate accounting risks. On the operational side, you will collaborate with the Plant Manager and operations team, develop budgets and forecasts, analyze plant performance, provide scenario modeling, and deliver financial presentations. A focus on standardizing business processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement is also key.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
7+ years of experience in finance or accounting within a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in financial statement analysis, product costing, and business case development.
A strategic thinker who can work independently while collaborating across all levels of the organization.
High integrity, a "continuous improvement" mindset, and the ability to thrive in an innovative, fast-paced environment.
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 with Epicor Avante and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain accurate financial statements in strict accordance with US GAAP and corporate policies.
Lead comprehensive month-end and quarterly closing processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Drive full compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements and continuously improve the site's internal control environment.
Oversee inventory management, including the coordination of year-end physical inventories, cycle counting programs, and the development of robust control procedures.
Manage the fixed asset sub-ledger, including expenditure monitoring, Construction-in-Progress (CIP) reviews, and asset audits.
Proactively identify accounting risks and implement effective mitigation strategies.
Collaborate with the Plant Manager and operations team to provide transparent, actionable financial reporting.
Develop and manage annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
Analyze plant performance and variances, translating data into insights that drive operational improvements.
Provide high-level scenario modeling and ad-hoc business case analysis to support strategic investment and ROI.
Deliver financial presentations to plant leadership, business units, and corporate stakeholders.
Standardize routine business processes to eliminate waste and drive value creation.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, accountability, and professional development within the finance and operations teams.