Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking an Accounting Manager for our Headquarters location in Torrance, CA . HFS is a reporting segment of Howmet Aerospace, a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries.

About Howmet Aerospace

Howmet Aerospace Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s sales for 2021 approximated $5 billion. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With nearly 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies promote more fuel efficiency for aircraft and commercial transportation. For more information, visit www.howmet.com , including content shared during the Company’s May 2022 Technology Day.

Essential Functions:

Howmet Fastening Systems (HFS) is seeking an Accounting Manager for our Headquarters location in Torrance, CA. The Accounting Manager will be responsible for day-to-day general accounting functions and month end closing process. They will assist in the development of financial plans and forecasts, and the analysis of operational results.

Specific Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee general accounting, fixed asset accounting, inter-company accounting and expense analysis for our Headquarters location in Torrance, CA
• Delivering an 8-hour Workday 1, monthly accounting close and coordination with the accounting team (shared services)
• Preparing journal entries and reconciling monthly ledger accounts
• Performing a monthly testing of internal controls including SOX controls using Audit and self-assessed tools (ASAT) to ensure compliance with corporate standards and document observations using an online portal called Audit and Self-assessment portal (ASP)
• Financial, internal, and governmental audits to maintain compliance
• Assisting in monthly and annual forecasting/ budgeting including collaborating with HQ department heads in the setting/ updating of the financial targets
• Reviewing capital expenditure requests for our Headquarters location. Exercising accounting control to ensure that budgeted expenditures do not exceed amounts authorized and projects are capitalized/ updated timely.
• Managing and responding to various adhoc Corporate Headquarters and Tax requests as required
• Work with other locations as required

Experience and Background:

• Ability to use Microsoft programs with intermediate proficiency (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint); advanced Excel preferred.
• Analytically oriented and able to effectively problem solve independently.
• Proven discipline of reporting timeliness and accuracy.
  

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. The salary range for this position is $87K to $130K.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in finance
• Requires a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Accounting license/certification preferred (but not required).
• 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;
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as an U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. Green Card Holder), Political Asylee, or Refugee.