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. The Manager will possess strong project management skills with an ability to manage multiple, concurrent projects in order to meet aggressive deadlines. Experience in team building, collaboration and consensus building across functions (Operations, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Sales and Division/PCC) is required.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Assist in managing Ravenswood financial department and serve on extended leadership team for site.
Actively identify cost savings and process improvement opportunities throughout TIMET.
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:
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).
Strong managerial presence that reflects a “hands-on”, participative, pro-active operating style.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
BS in Accounting or Finance (advanced degree or CPA preferred).
Minimum 5+ 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 SAP/SyteLine 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.
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
THE PHYSICAL DEMANDS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE THAT MUST BE MET BY AN EMPLOYEE TO SUCCESSFULLY PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk or sit; regularly required to use hands to finger, handle or feel and reach with hands and arms; occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
THE WORK ENVIRONMENT CHARACTERISTICS DESCRIBED HERE ARE REPRESENTATIVE OF THOSE AN EMPLOYEE ENCOUNTERS WHILE PERFORMING THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THIS JOB. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS MAY BE MADE TO ENABLE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO PERFORM THE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS.
The typical work environment is a standard office setting. Travel will be required as necessary.
The employee is rarely required to perform work in a mill environment with rare exposure to work near moving mechanical parts / work in high, precarious places / fumes or airborne particles / toxic or caustic chemicals / risk of electrical shock; the typical noise level is moderate noise.