Assistant Controller

• Locations 303 Wetherell St., Manchester, CT, 06040, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Export-Controlled Data No

Howmet Aerospace, headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. The Company’s primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems and titanium structural parts necessary for mission‑critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications, as well as forged wheels for commercial transportation. With approximately 1,150 granted and pending patents, the Company’s differentiated technologies enable lighter, more fuel‑efficient aircraft and commercial trucks to operate with a lower carbon footprint.

Howmet Aerospace is transforming the next phase of more fuel‑efficient, quieter aerospace engines and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, visit  Follow @howmet:
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Summary of Position

The Assistant Controller serves as a key financial leader and strategic partner to the Plant Controller, playing an integral role in the overall financial management and reporting functions of the plant. This position carries direct responsibility for the integrity and timeliness of the month‑end close process, daily and weekly financial reporting, and the accuracy of the general ledger — ensuring all financial data meets the highest standards of compliance and precision.

Beyond core accounting functions, the Assistant Controller takes ownership of critical financial areas including fixed asset management, intercompany accounting, cost accounting, inventory monitoring and reporting, and standard cost revisions. This role also actively contributes to the development of financial plans, forecasts, and budgets, while providing meaningful analysis of operational results that drives informed business decisions.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional with strong technical skills and a continuous improvement mindset, capable of supervising day‑to‑day accounting operations while simultaneously supporting strategic financial initiatives. This on‑site position requires someone who can effectively bridge the gap between transactional accounting and forward‑looking financial analysis in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Essential Functions
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The Assistant Controller position includes accounting, finance and operational duties with an emphasis on compliance, continuous improvement, and integrity in reporting. Examples of various responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Assist in financial, internal and governmental audits, maintaining compliance in all operational aspects.

Assist with General Accounting functions such as financial reporting, fixed assets management, inter‑company accounting, and daily expense analysis.

Perform 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 or control gaps identified.

Assist in the preparation of the monthly operations package, monthly business review and business unit staff meeting packages, as well as other ad‑hoc packages.

Assist with month‑end closing including preparing and posting of journal entries and reconciling monthly ledger accounts, establishing accounting policies, work instructions and procedures when necessary.

Review/Perform monthly account reconciliations before established due date.

Assist establishing and monitoring standard cost for each product and monitor MRP reports including Inventory, cost absorptions and variances. Manage and analyze standard costs, BOM and routers.

Participate/back‑up for payroll processing, Non‑Financial Indicators and the checkbook.

Where applicable, manage and respond to misc segment/corporate requests.

Support management financial requests for information through detailed analysis and reporting.

Drive the operating budget process, assisting controller in the monthly/quarterly forecasting/budget finalization.

Provide budget and project analysis for capital…