Assistant Controller

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking an Assistant Controller for our location in Torrance, CA. The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in the direct supervision of the day-to-day general accounting functions and coordinates the month-end closing process and daily/weekly monthly financial reporting. Assists in the development of financial plans and forecasts, and the analysis of operational results. Prime day-to-day responsibilities will be cost accounting, monitoring and reporting inventories, standard cost revisions, and operating the budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform as a Cost Accountant on a day-to-day basis. Assist and oversee the General Accounting functions such as fixed assets, inter-company accounting, and financial reporting.
• Support management financial requests for information through detailed analysis and reporting.
• Review and perform account reconciliations, and prepare journal entries.
• Perform timely and accurate financial closing and reporting.
• Support the operating budget process.
• Perform standard cost rolls.
• Support ad hoc Business unit/corporate requests.
• Assist in financial, internal, and government audits.
• Assist in the preparation of the monthly and quarterly review packages.
• Business partner to the operations leadership team

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited institution, preferred in Finance or Business discipline 
• Minimum of 7 years directly related work experience - standard cost system and manufacturing; preferred aerospace experience
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility is required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position;
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen U.S. Permanent Resident (ie. ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA preferred
• Some supervisory experience
• QAD/MFG Pro/Oracle experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suites

Benefits/Salary:

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation. Howmet Aerospace curates a strong working environment through opportunities for career progression, community engagement activities, and flexible schedules contingent upon role and location. The salary range for this position is $100K to $130K.