Plant Controller - Thermatech

Howmet Aerospace; Whitehall Township (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA, seeks a Plant Controller to lead the finance function at a manufacturing facility in Michigan. This role partners with Plant Manager to drive financial performance and optimize manufacturing systems and controls.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in manufacturing finance, strong Excel/PowerPoint, and experience with Oracle/Hyperion. On-site at One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI 49461.

Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration and/or Finance required.
• Minimum 5 years of financial/controllership experience.
• Authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship not available.
• Manufacturing finance experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct the operation of Information Systems, Procurement and Accounting to support manufacturing systems.
• Identify levers to drive business improvement and lead implementation.
• Determine targets for quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time and profitability.
• Coordinate capital budgeting and post-project reviews; ensure SOX/internal control compliance.

Skills

Manufacturing finance

Analytical skills

Forecasting

Cost accounting

Project management

Leadership

Education

BS in Business Administration/Finance

Tools

Oracle

Hyperion

MS Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

• Locations One Misco Drive, Whitehall, MI, 49461-1799, US (On-site)
• Apply Before 12/12/2026, 05:00 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data 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

Responsibilities

Howmet Aerospace,headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation.

Job Roles

• Enterprise minded--understands the needs of the business and how decisions affect P&L, balance sheet and future capabilities, influences cap-ex based on broad business case
• Responsive expertise--prepared with information to help guide decision making both upon request and future planning based
• 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 facto 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/Mentor/Manager-- formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy; provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; inspires risk; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance

Job Responsibilities

The purpose of this position is to act as a business partner to the Plant Manager, directing the finance function at a manufacturing facility.This position reports to the Plant Manager with a strong dotted line to the Business Unit.Key responsibilities include: direct the operation of Information Systems, Procurement and Accounting to provide adequate manufacturing systems, with additional responsibilities including, but not limited to:

• Identifying key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities
• Determine, in conjunction with plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability
• Deploying business unit initiatives
• Forecasting, planning and analyzing business results
• Complying with Howmet and business unit financial reporting requirements
• Coordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews
• Ensuring completion of Howmet’s Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration and/or Finance Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of 5 years related financial/controllership work experience.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a manufacturing environment in finance field
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• MBA, CMA and/or CPA
• Plant Controller experience for a manufacturing facility with at least $150 million in annual revenues.
• High proficiency in using MS Office software, experience with Oracle, 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.

About Us

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.