Senior Analyst, Financial Transactions & Policy

Howmet Aerospace•Pittsburgh, PA

4d•$80,000 - $100,000•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is hiring a Senior Analyst, Financial Transactions & Policy for its Controllership department in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The position is based at the Howmet Corporate Center on Pittsburgh’s North Shore and reports to the Assistant Controller of the group. The role supports the Controllership organization, which assists business segments and corporate resource units with complex accounting, technical reporting, internal control matters, and global accounting policies. The department also performs financial analysis and internal controls related to quarterly and annual financial statement consolidation. The Senior Analyst supports accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting, evaluates and documents complex accounting issues and transactions, and helps develop procedures for new accounting pronouncements and global reporting standards. The role analyzes financial statements and monthly results, supports the implementation of new U.S. GAAP standards across global operations, and contributes to internal control improvements at acquired and existing locations. It also coordinates accounting and control matters with external auditors, updates accounting policies and procedures, supports SEC filings, and serves as an accounting and controls partner to a designated business. The position may cover technical accounting topics including revenue recognition, inventory valuation, property capitalization, leases, impairment, restructuring, receivable factoring, and debt financing. The approximate salary range is $80,000–$100,000 per year. Actual compensation may vary based on education, experience, skill set, and/or location. Travel is estimated at less than 10% per year.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration/Management from an accredited institution.
At least two years of combined experience in public accounting or an accounting policy group of a publicly traded company, including exposure to a manufacturing company.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility will be verified at hire. Visa sponsorship is unavailable.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited institution.
Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SEC accounting and reporting requirements.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel or Power Pivot, including financial modeling and analysis, logical data formulas, or macro automation.
Experience with Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and/or Hyperion.
Experience with Workiva or a similar external reporting tool.
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.
Experience in one or more of the following: inventory valuation and reserves; capitalization of property and leases; defined benefit or stock compensation accounting; asset impairment evaluation; debt and commercial paper accounting; or implementation of new GAAP accounting standards.

Responsibilities

Assist with accounting, analysis, and reporting to support accurate and timely financial results for internal and external purposes.
Evaluate, document, and conclude on complex accounting issues and financial transactions proposed or identified by operating locations and Corporate Resource Units.
Help develop and implement procedures for new accounting pronouncements and global accounting and reporting standards.
Analyze, document, and evaluate accounting policies and transactions.
Analyze complex financial data across Howmet’s financial statements, identify trends, map transactions, and support implementation of new U.S. GAAP standards across global operations.
Support integration and enhancement of internal controls at newly acquired and existing business locations; evaluate financial risks, identify improvement opportunities, and strengthen compliance with company policies.
Coordinate and explain accounting transactions and internal controls to external auditors.
Update the Howmet accounting policy manual and standard operating procedures.
Participate in technical accounting matters, including revenue recognition, inventory valuation, property capitalization, leases, asset and goodwill impairment evaluation, restructuring, receivable factoring, and debt financing.
Analyze monthly financial results of manufacturing locations and summarize findings for department leadership.
Assist with preparation of SEC financial filings, including Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
Serve as a financial business partner to a designated business, providing accounting and internal controls assistance.
Analyze financial data and participate in preparing financial reports for Howmet personnel and shareholders.