Assistant Controller

Precision Castparts Corp.; Tukwila (WA); On-site; USD 134,000 - 154,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

120 hours paid time off per year

10 paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision and basic life

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking an Assistant Plant Controller to support the Plant Controller in managing financials for the operation and protecting assets.

You will partner with the Leadership Team to maximize EBIT and optimize working capital, enabling growth through internal initiatives and market expansion.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ financial management experience in multi-unit manufacturing organizations.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and SOX compliance experience.
• Experience with financial control and analysis within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP; ability to recommend changes and upgrades to meet business needs.
• Excellent communication, planning and organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual P&L consolidations and reporting per GAAP and PCC policy.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial analyses for significant transactions and major capital expenditure proposals.
• Provide leadership to strengthen internal control environment and maintain SOX section 404 compliance.
• Partner with General Manager, Plant Controller and leadership on financial issues.
• Facilitate development of financial plans including sales, profits, capex, cash flow and balance sheets.
• Manage assets, revenue, credit & collections, and cash; pursue working capital improvements.
• Support sales through review of quotes aligned with corporate profit objectives.
• Refine and maintain the plant’s standard cost system.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors for reviews.

Skills

Financial management

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA

CPA

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

The Assistant Plant Controller will report to the Plant Controller and will be responsible for supporting the Controller in managing the overall financial management and controls for the operation and for protection of the assets. This business leader will partner with the Leadership Team to maximize EBIT and optimize Operating Working Capital requirements by achieving maximum return on financial assets and growing revenue through internal growth and additional market penetration opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly and annual P&L consolidations and financial reporting consistent with GAAP and PCC Policy.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial analyses for significant transactions, and major capital expenditure proposals, present leadership team with a clear and concise review of current and projected operating results.
• Provide leadership to strengthen internal control environment and maintain SOX section 404 compliance.
• Partner with the General Manager, Plant Controller and other members of the leadership team provide advice and counsel on a wide range of issues facing the business.
• Facilitate timely development of financial plans, including sales, profits, capital spending, standard cost, cash flow and balance sheets. Proactively assess key assumptions underlying operating plans; identify major risks and opportunities and compare to management expectations.
• Manage assets, revenue chain, credit & collections, and cash. Identify and pursue opportunities for reducing working capital.
• Support sales through and review of quotes consistent with corporate profit objectives.
• Refines and maintains the integrity of the plant’s standard cost system.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure efficient reviews of financial data and controls.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ financial management experience in progressively responsible positions within multi-unit/cultural manufacturing organizations; a demonstrated track record of accountability and achievement.
• Strong skills and knowledge of accounting theory and application of financial principles (GAAP) and experience operating within a SOX compliant environment.
• Demonstrated track record of financial control and analysis within a complex manufacturing environment.
• Working knowledge of ERP; ability to recommend changes and upgrades to meet the needs of the business.
• Strong managerial presence that reflects a participative, pro-active, hands-on operating style requiring a high energy level and tolerance to tight deadlines.
• Excellent communication, people development, planning and organization skills. S. degree required. MBA/CPA preferred.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

Relocation

Relocation is authorized for this position.

Company Profile

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.

PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.

In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.

Precision Castparts Corp. and its affiliates do not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Unsolicited resumes will become the property of Precision Castparts Corp & its affiliates, and no fee will be paid.

We are constantly searching for the best talent and offer excellent development programs for recent graduates as well as meaningful work experience for those still studying.

For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $133,800.00 to $154,000.00 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 3X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter.

• Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year.
• Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays.
• Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.

This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To comply with those regulations, this position may require applicants to be U.S. Persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, U.S. lawful permanent residents, protected individuals as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)), or eligible to obtain the required export authorizations from the U.S. Department of State or the U.S. Department of Commerce.