Plant Controller - Thermatech

Howmet Aerospace • Whitehall, MI

18d • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 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. The purpose of this position is to act as a business partner to the Plant Manager, directing the finance function at a manufacturing facility. This position reports to the Plant Manager with a strong dotted line to the Business Unit. Key responsibilities include: direct the operation of Information Systems, Procurement and Accounting to provide adequate manufacturing systems, with additional responsibilities including, but not limited to: Identifying key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities Determine, in conjunction with plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability Deploying business unit initiatives Forecasting, planning and analyzing business results Complying with Howmet and business unit financial reporting requirements Coordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews Ensuring completion of Howmet’s Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls Supervising department employees

Requirements

• BS in Business Administration and/or Finance Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years related financial/controllership work 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 working in a manufacturing environment in finance field
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• MBA, CMA and/or CPA
• Plant Controller experience for a manufacturing facility with at least $150 million in annual revenues.
• High proficiency in using MS Office software, experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar systems, project management, multi-tasking and developing/executing data queries.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills in relation to managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a high pressure/high intensity environment.
• Strong cost accounting skills – Multi level Routing and Bill of material Cost Accounting Experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operation of Information Systems, Procurement and Accounting to provide adequate manufacturing systems.
• Identify key levers to drive business improvement and provide leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities.
• Determine, in conjunction with plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability.
• Deploy business unit initiatives.
• Forecast, plan and analyze business results.
• Comply with Howmet and business unit financial reporting requirements.
• Coordinate the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews.
• Ensure completion of Howmet’s Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls.
• Supervise department employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager