Controller

Job Info

Job Identification

114460

Job Category

Finance

Posting Date

09 / 16 / 2025, 08 : 45 PM

Locations

1600 Harvard Avenue, Cleveland, OH, 44105, US

Job Schedule

Full time

Remote Work Schedule Availability?

None

Export-Controlled Data

No

Responsibilities

Position Summary : The Barberton Controller under the direction of the Regional Controller, Americas , with dotted-line reporting to Barberton Site Manager is responsible to direct and manage accounting and finance for the Barberton Wheel Plant & Cast House.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

• Management of 1 direct report (Financial Analyst)

Essential Duties :

Facilitate monthly closing process for both Barberton plants, ensuring journal entries are prepared and approved accurately and closing is done timely (5PM on 1st workday).

Develop an annual operating plan for the control of operations. Such a plan provides profit planning, productions forecasts, expense budgets, accounts payable, cost standards and saving opportunities, inventory control and capital investing, together with the necessary controls and procedures to deliver the plan.

Prepare a monthly forecast for both Barberton plants with collaboration from other functional areas such as production, supply chain, HR, maintenance. Present the forecast to Regional & Segment management teams with relevant variance analyses and risk / opportunities.

Compare actual performance with operating plan and monthly forecast. Provide necessary reports and interpret the results of operations to all levels of Plant & Segment Management.

Collaborate with functional leaders to deliver targets set forth by Management such as labor efficiency, scrap & indirect spend.

Be a key stakeholder in productivity improvement initiatives to drive & validate improvements in cost per output

Validate proposed capital projects for appropriate spend and savings targets. For approved projects, evaluate savings on an ongoing basis versus targets.

Assure protection of fixed assets & inventory through internal controls & auditing.

Comply with all facets of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act as coordinated by Howmet Corporate.

Implement and maintain internal controls as directed by Howmet Corporate including interpretating and administering corporate policies.

Assist Marketing & Cleveland Finance in establishing and maintaining product pricing policies with regards to Barberton outside source functions.

Support quality certification programs and "cost-of-quality" reporting.

Oversee all purchasing functions emphasizing cost control, inventory minimization, vendor / supplier stocking and consignment activities.

Provide other company units with related information required by them to carry out their assigned responsibilities.

This description is a general statement of duties and responsibilities performed on a regular and continuous basis. This description is not intended to be all inclusive and other related duties may be assigned

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications :

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, from an accredited institution

Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or finance

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 / CMA certification

Master's Degree (MBA)

Physical Demands :

Standing

Walking

Temperature Extremes (low percentage of time working in non-climate controlled, production environment) :

Noise (low percentage of time working in noisy, production environment) :

About Us

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE : HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com / esg-report. Follow : LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

Equal Opportunity Employer :

Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

If you need assistance to complete your application due to a disability, please email TalentAcquisitionCoE_Howmet@howmet.com

About the Team

Howmet Wheel System is sold under Alcoa Wheels brand which is a global leader in the commercial transportation industry, renowned for inventing the forged aluminum wheel in 1948. With a steadfast commitment to advancing technology, Alcoa Wheels has achieved a 35% weight reduction of forged aluminum wheels since 1996. The newest wheel ULT36 weighs a mere 36 lbs. Alcoa Wheels delivers breakthrough solutions with proprietary alloy and surface treatment technologies such as Dura-Bright, Dura-Flange, and Dura-Black. All its innovative efforts make trucks, trailers, and buses lighter, more fuel-efficient, durable, and visually striking. With a global presence and extensive manufacturing capabilities, Alcoa Wheels is dedicated to leading the industry toward a greener and more prosperous future.