Senior Manager of SEC & External Reporting

About the role

Howmet Aerospace is searching for a Senior Manager of SEC & External Reporting. This position provides an ideal opportunity for a finance professional who desires career growth within a values-based company that offers significant advancement opportunity. The role is highly visible to finance leadership and involves translating financial data into meaningful performance information used by investors, analysts, and others.

This individual reports through the Controllership organization and works closely with the Controllership team, Financial Planning and Analysis, Investor Relations, Corporate Communications, Legal, Treasury, and Segment colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Preparation and coordination of all SEC financial filings, including the annual report on Form 10-K; quarterly reports on Form 10-Q; proxy filings and miscellaneous reports on Form 8-K.
• Assistance with the preparation and review of all quarterly earnings materials.
• Coordination with external auditors (PricewaterhouseCoopers) in all aspects of their auditing and reporting of external reporting.
• Preparation of various external reporting and regulatory filings with state, federal, and international agencies, including ESG reporting.
• Compliance with all aspects of Sarbanes Oxley (SOX) internal controls with respect to external reporting requirements.
• Developing and implementing policies and procedures for new accounting pronouncements and developing global accounting and reporting standards.
• Analyzing monthly financial results and resolving complex accounting issues.
• Assisting with external reporting accounting aspects of acquisition and divestiture projects, including pro forma financial statements and significance tests.
• Occasional domestic travel, up to approximately 5% annually, based on business needs.

Skills

• Self-starter with high energy and ability to work in a team environment.
• Strong knowledge of SEC and U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and precision to ensure accuracy of reporting.
• Excellent communication skills, including strong written communication skills suitable for filings and reports.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret and question data and other inputs.
• Strong organizational skills to ensure maintenance and integrity of data.
• Ability to quickly evaluate processes and implement efficiencies.
• Multi-tasking responsibilities and ability to guide and coordinate data collection efforts across multiple locations/departments.
• Ability to work overtime, including weekends and holidays, coinciding with quarterly earnings, SEC filings, and annual report preparation.
• Ability to identify and resolve reporting issues expediently to support the Company's accelerated closing process.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance from an accredited university.
• Minimum of five years of accounting experience, including working knowledge of SEC and U.S. GAAP reporting requirements, and Extensible Business Reporting Language (XBRL).
• CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification.
• 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:

• Experience using Workiva software and/or Hyperion.
• Experience with a Big Four or nationally-recognized accounting firm.
• Three years of experience in public accounting.
• Three years of experience with SEC and U.S. GAAP accounting and reporting.
• Three years of experience in assisting and preparing SEC filings.
• Knowledge of due diligence objectives and procedures; experience working on acquisitions and divestitures; knowledge of purchase accounting rules and implementation issues.

Pay

Salary Range: $140,000 - $165,000 per year (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

Benefits

• Generous 401k retirement plan.
• Medical insurance.
• Free access to additional resources such as the Employee Assistance Program.
• Diversity Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) dedicated to fostering inclusive work environments.
• Ongoing opportunities to participate in a wide variety of Learning & Development programs.
• Hybrid work schedule, promoting a collaborative work environment and flexibility.
• Corporately sponsored volunteer service events.
• Opportunities to plan and/or attend organized social & community-based activities to build your network.
• Onsite cafeteria options with a terrace overlooking the city, direct access to the Riverwalk, and close proximity to PNC Park.