Senior Analyst, Financial Transactions & Policy

Howmet Aerospace•Pittsburgh, PA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Howmet Aerospace is seeking a Senior Analyst, Financial Transactions & Policy to join its Controllership department at the Howmet Corporate Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The role reports to the Assistant Controller of the group and supports Howmet’s Business Segments and Corporate Resource Units with complex accounting, technical reporting, and internal control matters, as well as the development of global accounting policies. The Controllership organization also performs financial analysis and internal controls related to the consolidation of quarterly and annual financial statements. The Senior Analyst assists with accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting; evaluates, documents, and concludes on complex accounting issues and transactions; and supports the development and implementation of procedures for new accounting pronouncements and global accounting and reporting standards. The position analyzes financial data and transactions across global operations, supports internal controls at acquired and existing locations, coordinates accounting matters with external auditors, updates accounting policies and procedures, and contributes to SEC filings and financial reporting. The role also serves as a financial business partner to a designated business. 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 in an accounting policy group of a publicly traded company, including exposure to a manufacturing company.
Legally authorized to work in the United States; employment eligibility verification is required at hire. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification.
Master’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited institution.
Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC accounting and reporting requirements.
Advanced understanding 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; property capitalization and leases; defined benefits 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 ensure accurate and timely reporting of Howmet’s financial results for internal and external purposes.
Evaluate, document, and conclude on complex accounting issues and financial transactions identified or proposed by operating locations and Corporate Resource Units.
Help develop and implement procedures for new accounting pronouncements and develop global accounting and reporting standards.
Analyze, document, and evaluate accounting policies and transactions.
Analyze complex financial data across financial statements, identify trends, map transactions, and support implementation of new U.S. GAAP accounting 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 Howmet policies.
Coordinate and explain accounting transactions and internal controls with external auditors.
Update the Howmet accounting policy manual and standard operating procedures.
Participate in technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, inventory valuation, property capitalization, leases, asset and goodwill impairment, 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.
Work 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.