Controller

Howmet Aerospace • Branford, CT

22h • Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is currently hiring highly motivated and energetic candidates to join their team. Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries worldwide. The Branford facility is focused on producing jet engine components that are essential for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. With over 50 years of experience in the Branford facility, we are proud to contribute to the development of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines, and sustainable ground transportation. We are currently looking for a candidate to fill the role of Plant Controller. The purpose of this position is to act as a business partner to the Plant Manager, directing the finance function at a manufacturing facility.

Requirements

• BS in Business Administration and/or Finance Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years related financial/controllership work experience, a minimum of four (4) years in a manufacturing 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.
• This position is subject to the Internal Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with project accounting software
• MBA, CMA and/or CPA
• Previous roles requiring SOX compliance and adherence to GAAP policies
• Plant Controller experience for a manufacturing facility.
• Mobility strongly preferred
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for location compliance (Financial Reporting, adherence to all GAAP, SOX, and Howmet policies and procedures).
• Practice risk management and ASAT compliance for all aspects of controls.
• Provide financial leadership and data analysis for the development of actions and alternatives used in management decision-making.
• Preparation of budgets and forecasting and corresponding financial accountability.
• Developing financial acumen in the location lead team.
• 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

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Vacation
• 401K benefits vested from day one

What This Job Offers

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