
Assistant Controller, CAM Fasteners
Howmet, Brea, CA, United States
Duration: Full Time
Job Info
Job Identification
116980
Job Category
Finance
Posting Date
04/08/2026, 12:00 AM
Locations
630 E Lambert Rd., Brea, CA, 92821, US
(On-site)
Job Schedule
Full time
Export-Controlled Data
This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicant's ability to lawfully obtain access to such items
Responsibilities
Position Overview:
As Assistant Controller, you'll be
part of our Industrial Finance Controllership team working as an on-site
employee at our Brea, CA location.
Key Responsibilities:
' Serve as a key member of both the finance and plant
leadership teams, acting as a strategic partner to drive business results
across our Brea, California manufacturing facility.
' Collaborate closely with site leadership to influence
operational decisions, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the financial
health of multiple P&Ls within a dynamic environment featuring fully
internalized engineering, testing, and production.
' Reporting to the CAM Fasteners Controller, you will lead
site cost accounting activities and' provide the analytical insights and
business partnership needed to achieve plant objectives.
' Catalyst for operational excellence, working alongside
plant leadership to identify opportunities, solve problems, and deliver
results.
' This role is designed for a collaborative leader who excels
at translating financial data into action, supporting the CAM Fasteners
Controller and leadership team in achieving both operational and financial
goals.
Strategic
Business Partnership
' Operational Collaboration: Serve as a proactive member of
the plant leadership team, providing financial insights and business counsel to
support daily operations and long-term initiatives.
' Decision Support: Partner with site leaders to analyze
business cases, model scenarios, and evaluate investments, ensuring data-driven
decisions that enhance plant performance.
' Performance Visibility: Develop and deliver clear,
actionable reporting that empowers the leadership team to understand key
drivers, track progress, and achieve plant targets.
' Continuous Improvement: Champion process excellence by
standardizing and improving business processes, eliminating waste, and boosting
data reliability across functions.
Cost
Accounting & Financial Leadership
' Cost Development & Maintenance: Lead all standard
costing activities, including annual cost roll, labor/overhead rates, and
BOM/routing audits, in partnership with operations and engineering.
' Variance Analysis: Own daily/weekly variance tracking,
delivering insights on PPV, labor efficiency, and volume variances to inform
operational decisions.
' New Product Costing: Collaborate with engineering and
operations teams to provide pro-forma cost estimates and margin analysis for
new projects and bids.
Financial
Governance & Risk Management
' Controllership Partnership: Support accurate financial
statements for multiple P&Ls, ensuring compliance and alignment with
business objectives. Support the controller in all planning, budgeting, and
forecasting activities as needed
' Reporting & Compliance: Lead month-end/quarterly
closing, support SOX compliance, and continuously improve internal controls.
Risk Mitigation: Work with the
Controller and plant leadership to identify and address potential risks,
supporting a strong control environment.
Qualifications
Basic
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related
field. - 7-10 years in a manufacturing environment, with proven
experience as a business partner to operations and leadership teams. - ERP (JD Edwards, HFM), advanced Excel, BI tools (Power
BI), P&L ownership. - Collaborative, influential partner able to align
finance and operations, drive cross-functional initiatives, and deliver
results. - High integrity, continuous improvement mindset,
service-oriented approach, and strong communication skills. - 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.
Salary Range:
'
The base pay range for this position in
California is $85,400.00 - $137,540.00/year. Pay is based on market location
and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A
sign-on payment may be provided as part of the compensation package, in
addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits,
dependent on the position offered.
About Us
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Howmet is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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