With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the spanet 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 spanet. 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.
Assistant Controller – Mountain Top, PA
Wyman Gordon, a division of PCC, is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Mountain Top, PA facility. This role will work closely with the Regional Controller and play a key part in driving accounting and finance activities for the site. The Assistant Controller will serve as a bridge between finance and operations, provide actionable reporting and analysis tools, perform and review journal entries and account reconciliations, partner with sales to provide clarity into actual margins, and assist the Controller with forecasting and budgeting. This is an excellent opportunity to expand financial leadership skills and become an integral member of the accounting team.
Key ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the Controller to complete monthly closing activities, prepare and review journal entries, and meet all deadlines.
Ensure accuracy and compliance of financial statements with GAAP and PCC policy.
Perform and review monthly account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
Support and manage capital projects in coordination with engineering and operations, including documentation for corporate reporting.
Review and analyze inventory balances, develop variance analysis tools, monitor for excess & obsolescence, and assist operations with inventory planning.
Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure efficient audits.
Assist with annual standard cost rolls and physical inventory counts.
Contribute to the annual budget process in partnership with the Controller.
Support commercial activities by providing insight into actual margins and accurate pricing.
Perform special projects and ad hoc analysis as assigned.
QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a solid understanding of US GAAP and financial accounting.
Minimum of 3 years of accounting experience, preferably with some supervisory or leadership responsibilities (manufacturing experience a plus).
Strong knowledge of standard costing.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other financial systems.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to partner effectively across functions.
Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment.
Interest in growing into Controlling and FP&A responsibilities.
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.
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. Green Card Holder), and certain categories of Asylees and Refugees.
