The Role
Lead a six-person plant finance team and own all accounting, controls, month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, cost accounting, audits, and financial reporting. Partner with operations and corporate teams to drive financial performance, process improvements, and compliance within an Oracle/JDE environment.
Summary Generated by Built In
This is an outstanding opportunity for a high-level finance/accounting leader to become our Plant Controller in Springdale, Arkansas, and within Arconic’s Building & Construction Systems (BCS) business segment.
As a Controller, you will report directly to the Location Manager, with a dotted line to the BCS Segment Controller, and lead a team of six finance and accounting professionals. As a strategic business partner, you will lead and oversee all functional accounting and control activities include forecasting, planning, reporting, consolidation, and analysis, while also developing strong processes and ensuring full compliance with internal audit and regulatory standards.
To be successful in this role, you’ll quickly get up to speed on our processes, methodologies, and plant operations including the key drivers of financial performance. A strong Controller is someone who can influence at all levels of the organization and communicate financial information clearly, whether speaking with senior leadership or team members outside of finance.
**Work Arrangement: This role is onsite at our Springdale, Arkansas plant five days a week.
At Arconic, we take pride in our work and our innovative products and technologies that advance sustainable solutions for a better world. We strive to create a safe, inclusive, and collaborative workplace with competitive benefits, development opportunities and a culture that values and rewards employees on all levels of the organization.
Responsibilities
People Management
- Lead, mentor, coach, and develop finance team members to build capability, bwnch strength, and ensure high performance in a collaborative, positive work environment.
- Hire, train, and coach team members to build both capability and bench strength.
- Drive succession planning to ensure continuity and long-term organizational effectiveness.
Compliance
- Develop, maintain, and continuously improve accounting principles, policies, and procedures to ensure accurate, timely financial statements and strong internal controls.
- Review and approve journal entries in alignment with Arconic/BCS policies.
- Conduct monthly balance sheet reconciliation reviews.
- Oversee internal control testing to ensure adherence to Arconic and BCS audit standards.
- Partner with corporate teams on tax, treasury, and technical accounting matters.
- Coordinate with internal and external auditors on tax, financial, operational, and internal control audits.
Closing
- Own the accuracy and integrity of the month-end close (1-day close) across Oracle and JDE systems.
- Collaborate with Arconic Financial Shared Services to ensure timely and efficient close activities.
- Lead ongoing improvements to streamline, standardize, and optimize the closing process.
Business Partnering
- Serve as a strategic finance partner to the Plant Lead Team.
- Lead the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts, including income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow projections.
- Analyze variances between actual and plan/forecast results, presenting clear financial bridges and insights.
- Lead daily P&L analysis to drive operational and financial performance.
- Deploy and maintain unit cost analysis to identify cost variances and improvement opportunities.
- Collaborate with procurement to track vendor spend, analyze variances, and uncover cost‑reduction opportunities.
- Provide financial analysis to support data‑driven decision‑making, including product margin assessments, working capital reviews, and risk & opportunity identification.
- Lead development of business cases for capital expenditure projects.
You have: (required)
- Bachelors Degree in finance or accounting from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of finance and accounting experience within a manufacturing environment, including at least three (3) years in a financial leadership role.
Preferred Qualifications (in addition to Required)
- Oracle/JDE experience
Skills/Competencies
- Demonstrated ability to develop accurate forecasts, perform detailed variance analysis, and deliver clear, actionable financial reporting.
- Strong understanding of standard costing within manufacturing, with experience applying cost standards to support budgeting, evaluate production efficiency, and improve operational performance.
- Strong oral, verbal and written communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional teams and across all levels of the organization.
- Strong attention to detail, organizational, and time management skills.
- Proven ability to problem solve to “Root Cause” with understanding of lean management principles.
- Self-Starter with a proactive mindset with the eagerness to seek opportunities and expand capabilities.
- Advanced Microsoft skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint) with enhanced expertise of Excel, Hyperion or other data reporting tools.
- Understanding of self-assessments or internal audit processes.
Arconic Corporation is a leading provider of aluminum sheet, plate and extrusions, as well as innovative architectural products, that advance the automotive, aerospace, commercial transportation, industrial and building and construction markets. Building on more than a century of innovation, Arconic helps to transform the way we fly, drive, and build.
We live our core values and commit to delivering sustainable value to our customers, our employees, our communities and our stakeholders.
At Arconic, we:
Act With Integrity : We lead with respect, honesty, transparency and accountability.
Safeguard our Future : We protect and improve the health and safety of our employees, communities and environment.
Grow Stronger Together : We cultivate an inclusive and diverse culture that advocates for equity.
Earn Customer Loyalty : We build customer partnerships through best-in-class products and service.
Drive Operational Excellence : We pursue continuous improvement through innovation, agility, people development and collaboration.
Create Value : We achieve success by generating and growing value for our stakeholders.
United States EEO Statement: Arconic Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We take action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, Veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.
Springdale is a part of the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) metropolitan area and region within the Ozark Mountains. Nearby cities include Fayetteville, Rogers, and Bentonville. It is the 13th fastest growing metropolitan area in the United States. Growth is driven by several Fortune 500 companies, including Arconic, as well as over 1,300 suppliers and vendors drawn to the region by these large businesses. NWA amenities include the Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, Walmart AMP and Razorback Regional Greenway.
Our Springdale facility is located in the 4th largest city in the state of Arkansas. Located in both Washington and Benton counties, our city is a diverse and friendly community. Catch a ride on the beautifully restored Arkansas and Missouri Railroad or visit the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Outdoor enthusiasts flock to the scenic waters of Beaver Lake for water sports and relaxation, and the multitude of parks and trails of the Ozarks. Home to the Randal Tyson Recreational Complex and the Botanical Gardens of the Ozarks, Springdale offers many unique world-class attractions. See more about Springdale here: explorespringdale.com.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
- Minimum of seven (7) years finance and accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
- At least three (3) years in a financial leadership role
- Experience owning month-end close, balance sheet reconciliations, and strong internal controls
- Strong understanding of standard costing within manufacturing and unit cost analysis
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting
- Experience coordinating with internal and external auditors and supporting audit/testing
- Advanced Microsoft skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
- Oracle/JDE experience
- Hyperion or other data reporting tool experience
Arconic Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is considered competitive for similar roles and is often characterized as fair relative to the market, even when other aspects of the experience are mixed.
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Retirement Support — The retirement program features a robust 401(k) design with both company matching and an additional employer contribution, making retirement benefits a standout component of total rewards.
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Healthcare Strength — Core coverage includes medical, dental, vision and life insurance with eligibility beginning on day one for some roles, complemented by an employee assistance program and healthcare navigation services.
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