Distribution Divisional Controller

Howmet; Torrance (CA); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet is seeking a Distribution Divisional Controller to provide financial leadership, maintain strong internal controls, oversee planning and forecasting, and partner with division leadership and site finance teams to drive performance across the organization.

The role requires ensuring U.S. GAAP compliance, leading monthly closes, reviewing consolidated results, and guiding audits while directing capital investments and cost management strategy within a hybrid Torrance, CA operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant experience in controllership, financial reporting, planning, or operational finance.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a complex, multi-site organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business performance management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and influence senior leaders.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, or similarly complex environment preferred.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• Experience with Oracle or other large ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead division controllership activities and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for the division and headquarters organization.
• Review consolidated financial results, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, reserves, and key financial metrics.
• Provide oversight and guidance to site Controllers and finance teams on accounting, reporting, and financial control matters.
• Serve as Controller for the headquarters organization, including oversight of operating expenses, functional budgets, accruals, headcount, and cost centers.
• Lead and support annual planning, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with business and functional leaders on capital investments, productivity initiatives, restructuring activities, and other strategic priorities.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, Howmet policies, and internal control standards.
• Lead and support internal and external audit activities and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Provide oversight of working capital, including inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash performance.
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, and reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance professionals and support talent development across the broader division finance organization.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the BU President and senior leadership team.
• Create, structure and drive strategy with the divisional lead team.

Skills

Finance leadership

Internal controls

Financial analysis

Cross-functional partnership

Effective communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CPA/CMA/MBA preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Location & Schedule

3016 W Lomita Blvd, Torrance, CA, 90505, US (Hybrid)

Full time

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.

Currency code: US Dollar

Responsibilities

Howmet Fastening Systems is seeking a Distribution Divisional Controller to provide financial leadership, controllership, and strategic business support for the division and headquarters organization. This role is responsible for ensuring the integrity of financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, overseeing planning and forecasting activities, and providing financial insight to support business decisions. The role will partner closely with division leadership, Corporate Finance, functional leaders, and site finance teams to drive financial performance, compliance, consistency, and continuous improvement across the organization.

• Lead division controllership activities and ensure accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities for the division and headquarters organization.
• Review consolidated financial results, including income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, reserves, and key financial metrics.
• Provide oversight and guidance to site Controllers and finance teams on accounting, reporting, and financial control matters.
• Serve as Controller for the headquarters organization, including oversight of operating expenses, functional budgets, accruals, headcount, and cost centers.
• Lead and support annual planning, forecasting, and long-range planning activities.
• Analyze financial performance, identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and provide actionable insights to senior leadership.
• Partner with business and functional leaders on capital investments, productivity initiatives, restructuring activities, and other strategic priorities.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX requirements, Howmet policies, and internal control standards.
• Lead and support internal and external audit activities and ensure timely resolution of identified issues.
• Provide oversight of working capital, including inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash performance.
• Drive standardization, automation, and continuous improvement of finance processes, systems, and reporting.
• Lead, coach, and develop finance professionals and support talent development across the broader division finance organization.
• Serve as a trusted financial advisor to the BU President and senior leadership team.
• Create, structure and drive strategy with the divisional lead team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 10+ years of progressive finance and accounting experience, including significant experience in controllership, financial reporting, planning, or operational finance.
• 5+ years of leadership experience within a complex, multi-site organization.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business performance management.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and business partnership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with and influence senior leaders.
• Experience working in a manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, or similarly complex environment preferred.
• CPA, CMA, MBA, or other relevant professional certification preferred.
• Experience with Oracle or other large ERP systems and financial reporting tools preferred.

Compensation: 200k - 245k

About Us

Compensation and Benefits:

If a pay range is identified for this job, it is based on a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, market/business considerations, and/or location.

Howmet Aerospace offers a competitive benefits package to support the health, financial well-being, and professional growth of our employees. Benefits include:

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision benefits coverage, including FSA and HSA account options
• Pre-tax and Roth 401(k) retirement savings plans offering employer matching funds and a separate employer retirement contribution
• Paid holidays and vacation time (eligibility, accrual, and usage are discretionary and governed by applicable policies)
• Paid parental leave and adoption assistance programs
• Life insurance and disability coverage plans
• Optional coverage plans for auto, home, legal, identity theft, and pet insurance
• Tuition Assistance Program and ongoing professional development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our Story:

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. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2025 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

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