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The Howmet Structures business unit is a world-class producer of titanium aero ingots and mill products – and a leader in highly engineered, multi-material structures for aircraft. It combines metallurgical expertise in titanium and aluminum with vertically integrated manufacturing capabilities – including casting, forging, extruding, hot forming and machining – to produce innovative products for the aerospace and defense markets.

JOB SUMMARY

Howmet Structures is currently looking for a Controller to join our Titanium Mill location in Niles, Ohio.

This position is responsible for location Financial Reporting, adherence to all GAAP, and Howmet policies and procedures, and practicing risk management and ASAT compliance for all aspects of controls. This position also provides financial leadership and data analysis for development of alternatives and solutions used in management decision making, as well as preparation of budgets and forecasting and corresponding financial accountability. In addition, this position is accountable for developing financial acumen in the location lead team as well as developing direct reports.

Although located in Niles, OH, this role will also have financial responsibility over Structures’ Canton, Ohio, and Martinsville, Virginia operating locations. This role will report directly to the Niles Plant Manager with a dotted line to the Ti-Mill Sub-Segment Controller.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Functions:

· Compliance

o Full ownership of the P&L and Balance Sheet

o Complying with Howmet and business unit financial reporting requirements.

o Ensuring completion of Howmet’s Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls.

o Act as an authority on GAAP related accounting matters for the site, including areas such as revenue recognition and cost accounting.

o Act as primary interface to external auditors with respect to site matters.

· Leadership

o Supervising department employees.

o Developing Finance team members

o Set goals and evaluate team members against the goals

· Business Partnering

o Identify key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation for business improvement opportunities.

o Determining in conjunction with the plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability.

o Coordinate and administer an adequate plan for the control of operations including profit planning and analysis, sales forecasts, expense budgets, cost standards, saving opportunities, and capital investing

o Deploying business unit initiatives.

o Coordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews.

o Forecast short- and long-range cash requirements and obligations as a basis for maintaining adequate funds.

o Keeping Sub-Segment controller informed of the site’s performance and provide advice on all financial matters, including desirable operational adjustments.

Attributes:

· Enterprise minded--understands the needs of the business and how decisions affect P&L, balance sheet and future capabilities, influences capital expenditures based on broad business case

· Responsive expertise--prepared with information to help guide decision making both upon request and future planning

· 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

· Analysis--reviews decisions and data ex post to glean increased understanding; incorporates learning into future decision-making

· Accountability--compares business case to actual performance and collaborates with other leaders to ensure success of investments

· Interpretation and translation--able to tell a story with the data; brings life to the numbers through observation and familiarity with the business

· Prioritization--understands market and organizational conditions and prioritizes efforts accordingly; manages tension between revenue and costs, etc.

· Communication--proactively provides information about data, forecasting and financials to enable best possible decision-making for individual leaders and the organization; seeks information from others and disseminates accordingly as a conduit or hub

· Coach--formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/EQUIPMENT USED

· The controller position requires frequent sitting in an office environment and occasional walking and standing in a manufacturing environment.

· No PPE required for in office, however, employee is expected to observe all PPE requirements while out on the floor.

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

· 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.

· BS or BA in Business Administration and/or Finance Accounting from an accredited institution.

· 10 years Finance experience (preferably in manufacturing environment)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

· MBA, CMA and/or CPA

· Plant Controller experience for a manufacturing facility with at least $150 million in annual revenues.

· At least 2 year’s supervisory experience with the ability to manage and develop Staff (Financial and Operational)

· High proficiency in using MS Office software including Excel, experience with SAP, Hyperion, or similar systems, project management, multi-tasking and developing/executing data queries.

· Strong analytical and decision-making skills.

· Strong organizational skills in relation to managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a high pressure/high intensity environment.

· Strong cost accounting skills – Multi level Routing and Bill of material Cost Accounting Experience.

· Ability to dig for details and work on challenging projects.

· Ability to communicate complex financial information in an easy-to-understand manner to non-finance personnel.

· Outstanding communication, leadership and teamwork skills

· Experience in a job order/discrete manufacturing environment

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.

About Howmet Aerospace

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 $6.6 billion in revenue in 2023, 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. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2023 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report.

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