Finance Training Program

Howmet Engine Systems is looking for a candidate for our Finance Training Program (FTP). 

The FTP participant will have exposure to several plant environments. The program will develop candidates into well-rounded financial professionals ready to progress into increasingly challenging assignments. The FTP is a flexible program which provides broad exposure to a number of company operations, financial and management systems, organizational levels and problem-solving approaches. This position will report to the Controller of one of our manufacturing facilities. 

This is an 18-month rotational program, and candidates must be geographically mobile throughout the program. This position is located in Rancho Cucamonga, CA, and Fontana, CA.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Preparation of monthly financial forecasts and weekly forecast updates
• Analysis of financial and operational results
• Preparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior management
• Month-end closing and reporting, including account reconciliations and coordination of closing entries with other Howmet locations
• Capital appropriation support
• Analysis of plant spending and leadership of spend management systems
• Tracking execution of cost savings projects and coordinating reporting in cost savings system
• Financial analysis and process development for special projects, as required
• Completion of Howmet's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Basic Qualifications:

• B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related discipline from an accredited university

• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status.

• 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

• 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

Salary: $80,000/yr