Senior Director of Finance

Precision Castparts Corp.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 250,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Long-term incentive program

401(k) plan

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Precision Castparts Corp. is seeking a Senior Director of Finance to lead finance functions across manufacturing operations, partnering with Operations, Commercial, and Engineering to optimize performance and growth.

The role requires data-driven leadership and the ability to translate financial insights into operational actions. The individual will oversee GAAP-compliant reporting, budgeting, and internal controls, while driving strategic initiatives, capital planning, and cost optimization

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within manufacturing.
• Deep expertise in GAAP cost accounting, plant finance, and manufacturing operations.
• Experience leading financial strategy in multi-site or complex production environments.
• Strong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial statements per GAAP and policies.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly reporting.
• Implement robust internal controls across all manufacturing sites.
• Lead financial modeling for capital initiatives and M&A opportunities.
• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain and Engineering on financial plans.
• Provide strategic financial leadership for ERP enhancements and digital transformation.
• Build and develop a high-performing finance organization across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Strategic thinking

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

The Senior Director of Finance is a senior financial leader responsible for all financial reporting, planning, analysis, and cost management functions while partnering closely with Operations, Commercial, Supply Chain and Engineering leadership to optimize performance and support growth across our manufacturing operations. This role is ideal for a decisive, data-driven leader who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and knows how to translate financial insights into operational action.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accuracy, compliance with GAAP and Corporate policies and timeliness of all financial statements.
• Oversee budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly financial reporting.
• Implement robust internal controls and governance across all manufacturing sites.
• Develop and execute the financial strategy aligned with corporate goals, manufacturing capacity, and long-term growth plans.
• Serve as a strategic advisor on financial performance, commercial negotiations, capital allocation, and risk management.
• Lead financial modeling for major capital initiatives and M&A opportunities.

Costing & Operational Finance

• Lead plant controllers to ensure effective cost accounting, standard costing, variance analysis, and margin optimization.
• Monitor inventory valuation, working capital, and supply chain cost drivers.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, and Engineering to align financial plans with production realities.
• Support pricing strategy, customer profitability analysis, and contract negotiations.
• Provide financial leadership for ERP enhancements, automation, and digital transformation initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance organization across multiple sites.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field; MBA or CPA strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive finance experience, with at least 3 years in a senior leadership role within manufacturing.
• Deep expertise in GAAP cost accounting, plant finance, and manufacturing operations.
• Proven success leading financial strategy in multi-site or complex production environments.
• Strong command of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle or similar).
• Exceptional communication, leadership, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

What We Offer

• Competitive executive compensation package, including an annual bonus and long-term incentive program.
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs.
• Opportunity to shape the financial future of a growing manufacturing organization.
• A culture that values innovation, operational excellence, and continuous improvement.

We are committed to hiring, promoting and transferring employees without regard to race, religion, color, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, national origin (where a person was born), sex, age, ancestry (ethnic heritage), citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, or any other reason prohibited by law. Decisions regarding hiring, promoting, or transferring employees should be based solely upon job-related qualifications.

As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to a diverse workforce. To ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans’ Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact 508-839-8384 for assistance.

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.

For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $250,000 to $275,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 50% of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company’s performance in the prior calendar year. 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.

The position will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Program

National Security and Export Controls

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.

About PCC

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.