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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 $8.3 Billion in revenue in 2025, 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 2025 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.

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Minimum Qualifications

• BS in Business Administration and/or Finance Accounting from an accredited institution.
• Seven (7) years related financial/controllership work experience, a minimum of four (4) years in a manufacturing environment.
• 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 Internal Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with project accounting software
• MBA, CMA and/or CPA
• Previous roles requiring SOX compliance and adherence to GAAP policies
• Plant Controller experience for a manufacturing facility.
• Mobility strongly preferred
• High proficiency in using MS Office software, experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar systems, project management, multi-tasking and developing/executing data queries.
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational skills in relation to managing multiple projects with tight deadlines in a high pressure/high intensity environment.
• Strong cost accounting skills - Multi level Routing and Bill of material Cost Accounting Experience.
• Ability to dig for details and work on challenging projects.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information in an easy-to-understand manner to non-finance personnel.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $120K - $130K (may be higher or lower, commensurate with experience)
• Benefit package includes, Medical, Dental, Vision, Vacation and more - eligible from day one.
• Excellent 401K benefits vested from day one.

Howmet Aerospace in Branford, CT is currently hiring highly motivated and energetic candidates to join their team. Howmet Aerospace is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries worldwide. The Branford facility is focused on producing jet engine components that are essential for mission-critical performance and efficiency in aerospace and defense applications. With over 50 years of experience in the Branford facility, we are proud to contribute to the development of more fuel-efficient, quieter aerospace engines, and sustainable ground transportation. For more information, please visit www.howmet.com.

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We are currently looking for a candidate to fill the role of Plant Controller. 

Summary

The purpose of this position is to act as a business partner to the Plant Manager, directing the finance function at a manufacturing facility.  This position reports to the Plant Manager with a strong dotted line to the Business Unit. 

Job Roles 

• Enterprise minded--understands the needs of the business and how decisions affect P&L, balance sheet and future capabilities, influences cap-ex based on broad business case
• Responsive expertise--prepared with information to help guide decision making both upon request and future planning based
• Compliance--organized and aware of legal and local ramifications to decisions and practices; proactively prepared for audits
• Data-oriented--anticipates and solves problems from a data-informed perspective; forecasts accurately and tracks closely; intervenes in ways that influence numbers 
• Involved and curious--spends time on the shop floor to understand business in greater detail; seeks to make improvements and strengthen partnerships through relationship and comprehension; understands operational consequences of decisions
• Analysis--reviews decisions and data ex post facto to glean increased understanding; incorporates learning into future decision-making
• Accountability--compares business case to actual performance and collaborates with other leaders to ensure success of investments
• Interpretation and translation--able to tell a story with the data; brings life to the numbers through observation and familiarity with the business
• Prioritization--understands market and organizational conditions and prioritizes efforts accordingly; manages tension between revenue and costs, etc.
• Communication--proactively provides information about data, forecasting and financials to enable best possible decision-making for individual leaders and the organization; seeks information from others and disseminates accordingly as a conduit or hub
• Coach/Mentor/Manager-- formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy; provides direction, review, reassurance, encouragement, challenge, recognition on an individual basis; promotes growth and development in associates; inspires risk; continually assesses and reassesses talent and fit to role based on individual and collective performance

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for location compliance (Financial Reporting, adherence to all GAAP, SOX, and Howmet policies and procedures). Practice risk management and ASAT compliance for all aspects of controls.  Provide financial leadership and data analysis for the development of actions and alternatives used in management decision-making.  Preparation of budgets and forecasting and corresponding financial accountability. Developing financial acumen in the location lead team.

Key responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Identifying key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities
• Determine, in conjunction with plant management, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability
• Deploying business unit initiatives
• Forecasting, planning and analyzing business results
• Complying with Howmet and business unit financial reporting requirements
• Coordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews 
• Ensuring completion of Howmet's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls
• Supervising department employees