Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace
Howmet Aerospace manufactures engineered metal components and systems for aerospace, defense, space, and commercial transportation. Its product portfolio includes aircraft engine components, fastening systems, engineered airframe structures, and forged wheels marketed under Alcoa Wheels. The company combines materials expertise with advanced manufacturing to produce lightweight, high-performance products, with operations focused on quality, sustainability, and technology-led production.

Divisional Controller - Howmet Aerospace - Torrance Hybrid

Lead controllership, forecasting, and financial strategy for Howmet Fastening Systems’ manufacturing division. Partner with senior leaders and site finance teams in a hybrid Torrance role.

Description

  • Provide financial leadership, controllership, and strategic support across the division and headquarters organization
  • Direct divisional controllership and maintain accurate, timely, compliant financial reporting
  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes
  • Assess consolidated results across the income statement, balance sheet, cash flow, reserves, and key performance metrics
  • Guide site Controllers and regional finance teams
  • Act as headquarters Controller, managing operating expenses, functional budgets, accruals, headcount, and cost centers
  • Direct annual budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning
  • Evaluate financial performance and deliver actionable analysis to senior leaders
  • Support capital investments, productivity programs, restructuring efforts, and other strategic initiatives
  • Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, SOX, company policies, and internal control requirements
  • Lead internal and external audits and address resulting findings
  • Manage working capital across inventory, accounts receivable, accounts payable, and cash
  • Advance finance process, system, and reporting standardization, automation, and continuous improvement
  • Manage, mentor, and develop finance professionals
  • Advise the BU President and senior leadership team on financial matters
  • Help formulate and execute strategy with the divisional leadership team

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related discipline
  • At least 10 years of progressively responsible finance and accounting experience, including substantial work in controllership, financial reporting, planning, or operational finance
  • At least five years of leadership experience in a complex, multi-site organization
  • Strong command of U.S. GAAP, SOX, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
  • Proven background in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business performance management
  • Highly developed analytical, problem-solving, and business partnership capabilities
  • Ability to communicate effectively with and influence senior executives
  • Ability to lawfully obtain access to export-controlled items
  • Experience in manufacturing, aerospace, industrial, or another similarly complex environment is preferred
  • CPA, CMA, MBA, or another relevant professional credential is preferred
  • Experience with Oracle or other enterprise ERP platforms and financial reporting tools is preferred

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