Assistant Controller, CAM Fasteners

Responsibilities

Position Overview:

As Assistant Controller, you'll bepart of our Industrial Finance Controllership team working as an on-siteemployee at our Brea, CA location.

Key Responsibilities:

' Serve as a key member of both the finance and plantleadership teams, acting as a strategic partner to drive business resultsacross our Brea, California manufacturing facility.

' Collaborate closely with site leadership to influenceoperational decisions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the financialhealth of multiple P&Ls within a dynamic environment featuring fullyinternalized engineering, testing, and production.

' Reporting to the CAM Fasteners Controller, you will leadsite cost accounting activities and' provide the analytical insights andbusiness partnership needed to achieve plant objectives.

' Catalyst for operational excellence, working alongsideplant leadership to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliverresults.

' This role is designed for a collaborative leader who excelsat translating financial data into action, supporting the CAM FastenersController and leadership team in achieving both operational and financialgoals.

StrategicBusiness Partnership

' Operational Collaboration: Serve as a proactive member ofthe plant leadership team, providing financial insights and business counsel tosupport daily operations and long-term initiatives.

' Decision Support: Partner with site leaders to analyzebusiness cases, model scenarios, and evaluate investments, ensuring data-drivendecisions that enhance plant performance.

' Performance Visibility: Develop and deliver clear,actionable reporting that empowers the leadership team to understand keydrivers, track progress, and achieve plant targets.

' Continuous Improvement: Champion process excellence bystandardizing and improving business processes, eliminating waste, and boostingdata reliability across functions.

CostAccounting & Financial Leadership

' Cost Development & Maintenance: Lead all standardcosting activities, including annual cost roll, labor/overhead rates, andBOM/routing audits, in partnership with operations and engineering.

' Variance Analysis: Own daily/weekly variance tracking,delivering insights on PPV, labor efficiency, and volume variances to informoperational decisions.

' New Product Costing: Collaborate with engineering andoperations teams to provide pro-forma cost estimates and margin analysis fornew projects and bids.

FinancialGovernance & Risk Management

' Controllership Partnership: Support accurate financialstatements for multiple P&Ls, ensuring compliance and alignment withbusiness objectives. Support the controller in all planning, budgeting, andforecasting activities as needed

' Reporting & Compliance: Lead month-end/quarterlyclosing, support SOX compliance, and continuously improve internal controls.

Risk Mitigation: Work with theController and plant leadership to identify and address potential risks,supporting a strong control environment.

Qualifications

BasicQualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7-10 years in a manufacturing environment, with proven experience as a business partner to operations and leadership teams.
• ERP (JD Edwards, HFM), advanced Excel, BI tools (Power BI), P&L ownership.
• Collaborative, influential partner able to align finance and operations, drive cross-functional initiatives, and deliver results.
• High integrity, continuous improvement mindset, service-oriented approach, and strong communication skills.
• 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.

Salary Range:

' The base pay range for this position inCalifornia is $85,400.00 - $137,540.00/year. Pay is based on market locationand may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Asign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, inaddition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits,dependent on the position offered.

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

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is a business unit of Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Torrance, California. We hold the number one global position in aerospace fastening systems, and we’re the North American leader in commercial transportation fasteners. Our high-tech, multi-material fastening systems are found nose to tail on aircraft and aerospace engines. Our products are also critical components of industrial gas turbines, automobiles, commercial transportation vehicles, and construction and industrial equipment.