On-Site Plant Controller: Manufacturing Finance Leader

Howmet Aerospace Inc.; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 149,000 - 182,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k matching

Paid holidays and vacation

Career progression opportunities

Flexible schedules

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA, is seeking a Plant Controller to join the on-site finance team. You will govern financial reporting under US GAAP, manage month-end close, SOX compliance, and inventory controls while partnering with operations to drive performance.

You will lead budgeting and forecasting, analyze variances, and deliver insights to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders, focusing on value creation and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 7+ years of experience in finance or accounting within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in financial statement analysis, product costing, and business case development.
• Strategic thinker who can work independently while collaborating across all levels.

Responsibilities

• Financial Governance & Internal Controls.
• Maintain accurate financial statements in strict accordance with US GAAP and corporate policies.
• Lead month-end and quarterly closing processes for timely reporting.
• Drive SOX compliance and improve the site's internal control environment.
• Oversee inventory management, year-end inventories, cycle counting, and robust controls.
• Manage fixed asset sub-ledger, CIP reviews, and asset audits.
• Identify accounting risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Collaborate with Plant Manager to provide transparent financial reporting.
• Develop and manage annual budgets and periodic financial forecasts.
• Analyze plant performance and variances to drive operational improvements.
• Provide scenario modeling and ad-hoc business case analyses for ROI.
• Deliver financial presentations to leadership and stakeholders.
• Standardize processes to eliminate waste and drive value creation.
• Foster continuous improvement and accountability within finance and operations.

Skills

Financial statement analysis

Product costing

Business case development

Strategic thinking & independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline

Tools

Epicor Avante

Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)

Job description

Howmet Aerospace Inc. in Fullerton, CA, is seeking a Plant Controller to join the on-site finance team. You will govern financial reporting under US GAAP, manage month-end close, SOX compliance, and inventory controls while partnering with operations to drive performance.

You will lead budgeting and forecasting, analyze variances, and deliver insights to plant leadership and corporate stakeholders, focusing on value creation and continuous improvement.