With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market leader in manufacturing large, complex structural investment castings, airfoil castings, forged components, aerostructures and highly engineered, critical fasteners for aerospace applications. In addition, we are the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. We also manufacture extruded seamless pipe, fittings, and forgings for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials for the casting and forging industries. With such critical applications, we insist on quality and dependability – not just in the materials and products we make, but in the people we recruit.
PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a high-quality, low-cost and on-time producer; delivering the highest value to its customers while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
In 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by Chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
PCC has an exciting opportunity leading the Finance function as Controller for two sites, Press Forge Co. and American Handforge. This position leads a team of 4 - 5 associates between both sites and can be based out of Paramount, CA or Rio Alto, CA. Will require on site presence at both facilities.
The Controller is responsible for the overall financial management controls of the assigned business unit(s); including protection of the assets and ensuring compliance with all regulatory and corporate reporting and accounting requirements. This position maximizes return on financial assets and supports the achievement of annual growth in revenue and EBIT targets through internal growth, accurate financial reporting, variance and financial analysis; shows initiative in monitoring and promoting transactional accuracy from the various functional areas of the business; establishes and manages the accounting, analytical and reporting tasks required to meet reporting deadlines; and completes special projects and initiatives as necessary to support company growth and additional market penetration opportunities.
KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS:
- Timely and accurate reporting
- SOX Compliance
- Variance and financial analysis
- Identification of growth and market penetration opportunities
- Working Capital
- Cash Flow
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Comply with PCC Code of Conduct Requirements.
- Ensure a safe, productive and rewarding working environment for department employees.
- Derive business insights from financial and strategic analysis and synthesize high impact and targeted recommendations and presentations for management review and decision making.
- Work with business unit leadership to establish business unit goals for sales, profitability, productivity inventory, variable cost, delivery, OWC and quality.
- Analyze and publish daily/monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports including consolidated financials, flash reports, closing summary, Key Performance Indicators, Inventory /Working Capital analysis and other reports necessary to help drive optimal decision making.
- Provide strategic and tactical financial analysis to internal customers as required.
- Support the financial forecasting and bridging activities with business unit leadership.
- Support the development of the annual business plan.
- Align and systematically track business performance to the monthly, quarterly and annual plan.
- Provide data and recommendations to business unit managers regarding financial implications of options they are considering as well as highlighting ways that they can improve the financial results of the business unit.
- Gain in-depth understanding of business unit drivers and recommend improvements.
- Review monthly forecasts and annual plan; understand deviations from both and provide insights to management.
- Lead process improvement projects to achieve world-class performance.
- Develop, maintain and update models that forecast performance under various economic conditions and market scenarios.
- Drive financial performance target setting through business and competitor analysis as well as external benchmarking.
- Critically evaluate capital requests for strategic alignment and bottom line potential.
- Collaborate with Corporate, Segment, Division and Business Unit management on ad hoc and ongoing analysis.
- Active participant in business reviews, brainstorming for growth and profit improvement opportunities.
- Develop a network of contacts across corporate and business unit functions to facilitate an efficient data gathering process.
- Support special projects and conduct ad-hoc financial data analysis to support management in sound decision-making.
- Comply with all Federal, State and Local regulations, as well as all Company policies and procedures.
- Implement and continuously improve daily performance management system.
- Effectively lead department staff by coaching, developing, communicating, delegating, and holding staff accountable. Create a team oriented environment which motivates staff and keeps employees engaged in their jobs and the Company.
- Mentor the finance and operations organizations to promote a better understanding of financial tools and metrics designed to enhance profitability.
- Other duties as assigned.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in finance or accounting
- 5++ years related experience in a manufacturing environment
- Working knowledge in standard costing systems, budgets, bridges, forecasting
- Proficient use of Microsoft Outlook, Word and Excel; working knowledge of Oracle
- Excellent organization, time management and project planning skills
- Ability to effectively analyze problems and identify solutions.
- Ability to prioritize a heavy work schedule
- Excellent supervisory skills
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Master’s Degree in Business Administration from an accredited institution
- Working knowledge of Aerospace industry is preferred
- Working knowledge of PCC accounting processes highly preferred
- Working knowledge of SOX
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Relocation is authorized for this position.
For informational purposes only, the range for annual base salary for this role is $130,000 to $165,000 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. For informational purposes only, this role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Executive Bonus Plan, paid out up to 30 of the applicable annual base salary, based on the Company’s performance in the prior calendar year. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company&39;s medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
The position will be eligible to participate in the Company’s Long-Term Incentive Program
This position requires use of information or access to production processes subject to national security controls under U.S. export control laws and regulations (including, but not limited to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and the Export Administration Regulations (EAR)). To be qualified to work in this facility, a successful applicant must be a U.S. Person, as defined in those regulations, and able to supply evidence of that qualification prior to starting work or be authorized to receive controlled information under a specific license or permission from the relevant government agency. The U.S. export control regulations define a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. &39;Green Card Holder&39;), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
