SUMMARY

A key leadership position within the site finance team that will use critical thinking, financial analysis, and communication skills to apply accounting theory and knowledge to improve business metrics and support cost, quality, and delivery success of the site. This role manages two finance professionals and serves on a site finance team of thirteen employees.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Assist in managing Special Metals Huntington/Burnaugh/Elkhart financial department and serve on extended leadership team for site.
• Actively identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities throughout SMC.
• Responsibility for maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the operation’s financial statements.
• Responsibility for maintaining an effective Cost accounting system and Financial reporting structure.
• Accountable for balance sheet analysis including provision calculations and reconciliations.
• Operational policy controls and implementation as directed by PCC corporate or division management.
• Develop and lead the forecasting and budgeting process including coordination with Commercial, Operations, and Finance teams.
• Prepare and organize operational review materials including monthly and quarterly reporting and on-site visits.
• Administer systems and policies to effectively measure financial and operational performance.
• Manage long and short-range operational planning and performance measurement, including, profit planning, expense budgeting, asset utilization, cost standards, savings opportunities, capital investing and labor tracking.
• Prepare specialized reports as needed by operations, division, and corporate management.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
• BS in Accounting or Finance (advanced degree or CPA preferred).
• Minimum 7 years financial experience in progressively responsible positions within global, multi-site/cultural manufacturing organizations, a demonstrated track record of accountability and achievement.
• Strong skills and knowledge of accounting theory, application of financial principles (GAAP) & Standard Cost Accounting.
• Knowledge and experience managing financial operations in a global, multi-site environment.
• Demonstrated track record of financial control and analysis within a complex manufacturing environment (primary metals manufacturing preferred).
• Experience working with Oracle preferred
• Strong managerial presence that reflects a “hands-on”, participative, pro-active operating style.
SPECIAL SKILLS
• Strong analytical skills required.
• Strong skills and knowledge of accounting theory, application of financial principles (GAAP) & Standard Cost Accounting.
• Liaison with auditors including internal, external and SOX audits.
• Project management background is highly beneficial.
• Strong accounting skills and understanding is required.
• Must be very detailed oriented and flexible within an ever-changing environment.
• Excellent PC computer skills with advanced Excel spreadsheet experience, required.
• Excellent communication; strong planning and organization skills.

COMPETENCIES
• High level of self-motivation to perform and succeed.
• Ability to work under own initiative with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work under pressure & deadlines.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Possesses sound judgment and decision-making skills and the ability to contribute to business-related problem-solving.
• Ability to credibly and effectively communicate with and influence all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated track record of success and growth in progressive within a complex manufacturing environment (primary metals manufacturing preferred).

ADDITIONAL NOTES
• The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.

PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS – MUST BE ABLE TO FREQUENTLY REMAIN IN A STATIONARY POSITION. MUST BE ABLE TO OCCASIONALLY MOVE ABOUT INSIDE THE OFFICE TO ACCESS FILE CABINETS, OFFICE MACHINERY, ETC. CONSTANTLY OPERATES A COMPUTER AND OTHER OFFICE PRODUCTIVITY MACHINERY, SUCH AS A CALCULATOR, COPY MACHINE, AND COMPUTER PRINTER. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.

WORK ENVIRONMENT – WORK PRIMARILY IN A CLIMATE CONTROLLED ENVIRONMENT WITH MINIMAL SAFETY/HEALTH HAZARD POTENTIAL. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.