Assistant Controller

Howmet Engines is a world-class producer of aero engine and industrial gas turbine components, including airfoils, rings, disks and forgings. We excel in vacuum melted superalloys, machining, performance coatings and hot isostatic pressing for high performance parts that enable the next generation of quieter, more fuel-efficient aero engines and cleaner power generation. Howmet Dover Casting is a world-class supplier of complex, investment-cast turbine airfoils and other components for the aircraft engine and industrial gas turbine industries. Howmet Dover Alloy is a world-class supplier of vacuum and air-melted nickel- and cobalt-based superalloys to aerospace, gas turbine, medical and other high-technology industrial markets.

Howmet Aerospace is currently looking for an Assistant Controller to join our Howmet Casting located in Dover, New Jersey.

Along with your pay, our company provides you with a comprehensive package of benefits that is competitive with other leading companies. Some of our benefits include: Paid vacation each year, based on length of service; 13 paid holidays per year; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan, company may match a percentage of your pre-tax contributions; Employer contribution to your Retirement Savings Plan account each pay period; Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision benefits offered upon hire; Employee Life Insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Assistance Program; Free fitness center membership.

Job Summary: This position supports the Plant Controller in the direct supervision of the day-to-day general accounting functions, coordination of the month end closing process, and daily/weekly/monthly financial reporting. Primary day-to-day responsibilities include cost accounting; monitor and report variances, standard cost revisions and the ASAT program.

Job Roles

• Enterprise minded--understands the needs of the business; creates controls and processes to aid sustainable growth; demonstrates scalable ROI
• Business partner--drives value for the business; ensures availability and interpretation of financial information that enables better performance and measurement; ensures understanding and application of financial leverage points
• Influence--makes a business case using financial expertise and breadth of understanding; engages other leaders; asks good questions; predicts accurately; contributes by challenging status quo and assumptions
• Compliance--organized and aware of legal and local ramifications to decisions and practices; proactively prepared for audits
• Data-oriented--anticipates and solves problems from a data-informed perspective; forecasts accurately and tracks closely; intervenes in ways that influence numbers
• Involved and curious--spends time on the shop floor to understand business in greater detail; seeks to make improvements and strengthen partnerships through relationship and comprehension; understands operational consequences of decisions
• Coach--formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy
• Communication and relationship--positions information; proactively provides explanation, not merely information; builds trust with direct reports, peers and stakeholders
• Adaptive ownership--demonstrates flexibility; manages broad range of responsibilities; identifies value and eliminates wasteful practices; owns outcomes as a member of a leadership team

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH & SAFETY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Expected to assist in the implementation of Howmet EHS value and policy statement and its accompanying principles
• Comply with all department, facility, Corporate and Regulatory EH&S regulations
• Wear all required personal protective equipment
• Report all job related illness and injuries. (Per employee handbook)
• Report all Safety, Health & Environmental concerns to your supervisor in a timely manner
• Attend all EH&S training

Responsibilities

• Business Partnering with Plant Leaders and other departments (LU, capital vs. expense, etc)
• Assist in physical inventory planning efforts
• At close, responsible for analyzing and booking journal entries, review sales reconciliation, nonlegal analysis & one-offs submission, of the NFI submission, and account reconciliations.
• Perform as a Cost Accountant on a day-to-day basis. Assist and oversee the General Accounting functions such as fixed assets, inter-company accounting and financial reporting.
• Assist in financial, internal and governmental audits.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly operations package, Non-Financial Indicators, Balanced Scorecard, and the "checkbook".
• Review/perform account reconciliations.
• Assist in the financial closing and with preparation of journal entries.
• Support management financial requests for information through detail analysis and reporting.
• Assist controller in forecasting/ budgeting as needed.
• Other duties as assigned

Knowledge and Skills:

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills, managerial skills, self-motivated and team-oriented skills.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP, with solid analytical and strategic planning skills.
• Must be proficient with computer systems and have excellent excel skills.
• Good communication skills, flexible and a strong desire to learn.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Finance or Accounting
• One (1) year of related experience in a standard cost environment as a Cost Accountant
• Five (5) years audit or industry experience in accounting field
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA certification
• Baan/Oracle system experience
• 5 - 10 years of directly related experience; standard cost system, manufacturing, and managerial experience.