The purpose of this position is to support the Controller as a business partner to the Whitehall Castings finance team. This person will help review and oversee the accounting and reporting of plant metrics and other financial data, assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and Whitehall Aerospace policies and procedures, and assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with regulatory and accounting guidelines under the supervision of the HWC Controller. Responsibilities include, but not limited to:
Identifying key levers to drive business improvement and providing leadership to ensure implementation of business improvement opportunities
Determining, in conjunction with the lead team, targeted goals for performance measures of quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization and profitability
Deploying business unit initiatives
Assisting in daily reporting management, monthly forecasting, and annual planning
Analyzing data for decision making and tracking performance progress
Coordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews
Managing journal entries, invoicing, and reconciliation of accounts for monthly close
Helping ensure completion of Whitehall Aerospace's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls
Performing job duties in a safe and efficient manner
Complying with Whitehall Aerospace and business unit financial reporting requirements
Performing other work-related duties as necessary
Business travel may be required
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--formally and informally develops others and contributes to talent factory strategy
Basic Qualifications:
B.S. Degree in Business, preferred concentration in Accounting or Finance
Minimum of 5 years financial experience
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
Experience in manufacturing industry in finance
MBA a plus
Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form
Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills
Self starter
Experience with querying databases
Excellent analytical skills
Experience with cost accounting
Strong analytical abilities
