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. For more information, visit www.howmet.com . Follow @howmet: Twitter , Instagram , Facebook , LinkedIn and YouTube .
Summary of Position
Howmet Engineered Structures (HES) is seeking a strong business unit (BU) Accounting and Finance Manager with high energy and drive. This position is accountable for managing a broad range of financial and operational analysis activities for the HES Business Unit. This position will report to the HES Director of Finance and be based in Cleveland, OH. We encourage qualified candidates that are interested in a role that provides a platform for future career opportunities with a growing organization to apply.
Essential Functions : The BU Accounting and Finance Manager, HES position includes both creation of strategic vision, and tactical management including execution. Examples include but are not limited to:
Manage the BU financial forecast and annual business plan preparation and development process utilizing Hyperion.
Develop and maintain standard financial reporting and in-depth analysis of financial results.
Manage the content for the BU monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior leadership. This will include bridges, schedules, performance tables and ad hoc analysis.
Manage month-end closing and reporting activities for the Headquarters location, including account reconciliations and coordination of closing entries with other HES locations.
Analyze financial data, identify and report progress toward plan commitments, financial performance achievements and trends, and identify opportunities to influence financial performance.
Manage compliance requirements for the Headquarters location to ensure appropriate internal controls are in place and corporate policy is followed.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Economics and Accounting - Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, banking and the analysis and reporting of financial data.
Strong accounting/GAAP knowledge
SOX and internal control reporting experience
Mastery of Technology Skills - Accounting and Finance software: Hyperion, Oracle E-Business Suite, SAP; Spreadsheet software: Microsoft Excel; Office Suite software: Microsoft Office and PowerPoint
Administration and Management - Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modeling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Law and Government - Knowledge of laws, legal codes, government regulations, executive orders, and agency rules.
Critical Thinking - Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Monitoring - Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Time Management - Managing one's own time and the time of others. Ability to learn quickly, work on multiple concurrent assignments, and complete assignments in a timely and organized approach.
Problem Sensitivity - The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.
Communication - Job requires strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively with all levels of the organization.
Customer Service - Collaboration and engagement with cross-functional teams is inherent to success. Job requires understanding, support and contribution to internal and external team and customer requirements.
Dependability - Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.
Integrity - Job requires being honest and ethical.
Stress Tolerance - Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations.
Systems Evaluation - Identifying measures or indicators of system performance and the actions needed to improve or correct performance, relative to the goals of the system.
Disciplined Execution - Job requires partnering with the BU functional teams through daily execution of the financial plan. When required, analyst will need to be able to dive into details to ensure financial success.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Basic Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited institution.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in financial analysis
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint
• Experience with Hyperion/ Oracle/ SAP or other ERP system
• 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 International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder') Political Asylee, or Refugee.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Minimum 10 years' experience in financial analysis in the manufacturing industry.
• Master of Business Administration (MBA), CMA and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
