Controller

With more than 120 operations and approximately 20,000 employees worldwide, Precision Castparts Corp. is the market 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 market. 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.

SUMMARY
Responsible for directing the Company’s accounting functions. Specific areas include the development and maintenance of planning and budgeting systems, analysis and interpretation of trends requiring senior management attention, preparation of financial and management reports, and the presentation of findings and recommendations to senior management.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Work safely. Adhere to all Company and regulatory EH&S and 6S policies and procedures.
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Develop, train and manage a team of 2-4 direct reports and 8-10 indirect reports (Finance)
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Assures accounting period is properly closed, including closure of general ledger, reconciliation of sub ledgers to the general ledger, calculation and review of accounting estimates and reserves, and accurate preparation/approval of posted manual journal entries.
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Prepares, analyzes, distributes, and transmits various financial reports for PCC Corporate and internal reporting purposes at financial period end, including Balance Sheet and Income Statement, budget/forecast to actuals, month end Controllers check list, Corporate financial report package, quarterly review package, and quarterly representation letter.
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Oversees the annual budgeting and periodic forecasting process. Completes C-M and PCC Corporate budget models and submits for approval.
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Projects fixed and variable costs for material labor and overhead.
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Works with Sales and Marketing to review sales backlog and estimate sales for periodic forecasting purposes. Secures sales projections for annual budget.
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Reviews and updates projected costs for periodic budgeting.
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Acts as controller of the treasury and cash management process.
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Maintains authorization limits and signature authority as approved by PCC Corp Treasury office.
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Approves foreign currency and hedging transactions.
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Evaluates contracts for embedded derivatives.
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Reviews bad debt reserves and approves bad debt write offs.
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Analyzes material, labor, and overhead cost data to establish and maintain standard cost system within ERP system.
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Oversees cycle count initiation and reconciliation process.
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Active participation in daily/weekly meetings reviewing overall operations performance.
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Develops and presents annual financial operating plan.
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Develops, interprets, and presents financial operating results: monthly, quarterly, or as otherwise needed.
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Aids in formulating and administering corporate policy.
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Helps manage A/R and A/P to target levels.
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Prepares financial payback for capital projects.
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Assists auditors during audit process.
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Oversees periodic cycle count inventory activities.
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Support Sarbanes-Oxley Reporting including review segregation of duties, business narratives and mitigating controls.
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Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
REQUIRED:
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Four-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field of study, and a minimum of ten (10) years combined experience in both general and cost accounting fields.
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Experience with managing direct reports.
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Experience with standard cost accounting.

PREFERRED:
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Syteline experience preferred.

SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
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Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
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High degree of integrity and ability to retain confidential and sensitive information.
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Detail oriented and accuracy.
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Strong leadership skills.
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Strategic thinking and troubleshooting skills.
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Analytical thinking.
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Initiative.
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Proficient in software applications and ERPs for financial reporting and data management.
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Advanced Excel skills
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Business acumen.
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Planning and organizational skills to meet multiple reporting deadlines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear; frequently required to stand, walk or sit. Must be able to constantly operate a computer and other office equipment such as printer, scanner, calculator and copy machine. occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The typical work environment is a standard office setting / office contained in a manufacturing setting. The employee is occasionally required to perform work in a manufacturing setting, occasional exposure to high noise level.

ADDITIONAL NOTES
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The Company retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
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Proof of US citizenship, nationality, and/or permanent resident status in order to comply with all applicable export and import laws and regulations.
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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