Assistant Controller

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts, and forged wheels. With $8.3 billion in revenue in 2025, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers’ success and making a positive impact on the world.

Responsibilities

• Assist in financial, internal, and governmental audits, maintaining compliance in all operational aspects.
• Assist with General Accounting functions such as financial reporting, fixed assets management, inter-company accounting, and daily expense analysis.
• Perform monthly testing of internal controls including SOX controls using Audit and self-assessed tools (ASAT) to ensure compliance with corporate standards and document observations or control gaps identified.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly operations package, monthly business review, and business unit staff meeting packages, as well as other ad hoc packages.
• Assist with month-end closing including preparing and posting of journal entries and reconciling monthly ledger accounts, establishing accounting policies, work instructions, and procedures when necessary.
• Review/perform monthly account reconciliations before the established due date.
• Assist in establishing and monitoring standard cost for each product and monitor MRP reports including Inventory, cost absorptions, and variances.
• Manage and analyze standard costs, BOM, and routers.
• Participate/back-up for payroll processing, Non-Financial Indicators, and the checkbook.
• Manage and respond to miscellaneous segment/corporate requests where applicable.
• Support management financial requests for information through detailed analysis and reporting.
• Drive the operating budget process, assisting the controller in the monthly/quarterly forecasting/budget finalization.
• Provide budget and project analysis for capital expenditure.
• Assist the controller with financial payback and ROI analysis on capital projects as well as post-implementation project review on completed projects.
• Participate in company or segment-wide continuous improvement projects to assist in identifying opportunities and implement cost-saving objectives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance.
• 3-5 years’ experience in a standard cost environment as an accountant or cost accountant.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently to manage and complete all areas of responsibility.
• Strong attention to detail and follow-up.
• Ability to prioritize, organize multiple tasks, and work well under pressure.
• Logical thinker with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• 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 a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Skills

• Accounting: Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, financial controls, analysis, and reporting of financial data.
• Technology Skills: Accounting and Finance software (e.g., Hyperion, Oracle E-Business Suite, or similar systems); Office Suite software: Microsoft Office, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (creating and updating spreadsheets and formulas, VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, etc.).
• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five (5) years or more experience in a manufacturing environment with directly related experience.
• Standard costing system in aerospace manufacturing, highly desirable.
• JD Edwards, HFM, Power BI, Advanced Excel experience.
• Accounting license/certification.
• Self-motivated with a strong desire to learn; capable of working independently to manage and complete all areas of responsibility.