Senior Analyst, Financial Transactions & Policy

Howmet Aerospace is currently in search of a Senior Analyst, Financial Transactions & Policy to join the Controllership department in Pittsburgh, PA. 

The position, which is based at the Howmet Corporate Center located on the North Shore in Pittsburgh, PA, reports to the Assistant Controller of the group and is part of the Controllership organization. The Controllership department is responsible for assisting Howmet’s Business Segments and Corporate Resource Units with addressing complex accounting, technical reporting and internal control matters and developing accounting policies for Howmet globally. In addition, the Controllership department performs financial analysis and internal controls with the consolidation of the quarterly and annual financial statements.

Major Activities/Key Challenges:

• Assist in accounting, analysis and reporting matters to ensure the accurate and timely reporting of Howmet’s financial results for both internal and external purposes
• Assist with evaluating, documenting, and concluding on complex accounting issues and financial transactions identified/proposed by Howmet operating locations and Corporate Resource Units
• Assist with developing and implementing procedures for new accounting pronouncements and developing global accounting and reporting standards
• Analyzing, documenting and evaluating accounting policies and transactions

• Analyze complex financial data across the Howmet’s financial statements, identifying trends, mapping transactions, and supporting the implementation of new U.S. GAAP accounting standards across global operations.

• Support the integration and enhancement of internal controls across newly acquired and existing business locations, evaluating financial risks, identifying opportunities for improvement, and strengthening compliance with Howmet policies
• Coordinating and explaining accounting transactions and internal controls with our external auditors
• Updating the Howmet accounting policy manual and standard operating procedures
• Participate in several technical accounting areas such as revenue recognition, inventory valuation, capitalization of property, leases, asset and goodwill impairment evaluation, restructuring, receivable factoring and debt financing
• Analyzing monthly financial results of manufacturing locations and summarizing findings for review by department leadership
• Assisting with the preparation of SEC financial (Form 10-K/ 10-Q) filings
• Work as a financial business partner to a designated business to provide accounting and internal controls assistance
• Analyze financial data and participate in financial report preparation for use by Howmet personnel and shareholders

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration/Management from an accredited institution
• Minimum of two (2) years of combined experience in public accounting or in an accounting policy group of a publicly traded company, including exposure to a manufacturing company.
• 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:

• CPA certification
• Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited institution
• Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC accounting and reporting requirements

• Complex understanding of  Microsoft Excel or Power Pivot, including financial modeling and analysis, logical data formulas, or macro automation

• Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and/or Hyperion experience
• Workiva (or similar) external reporting tool experience
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Experience with one or more of the following:
  • Inventory valuation and reserves
  • Capitalization of property and leases
  • Defined benefits or stock compensation accounting
  • Asset impairment evaluation
  • Debt and commercial paper accounting
  • Implementing new GAAP accounting standards

Salary range: $80k - 100k/year approximation (Actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/or location).

Travel:  <10%/year approximation