United States of America
State / County: Oregon
City: Portland
Division: Structurals
Company: Structurals Division
Function: Finance
Workplace Type: On-Site
Position Type: Full Time
Opportunity ID: 12891
Company Profile
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.
Job Description
Position Summary:
The Financial Analyst performs finance functions related to financial processes, reporting, analyses, and interpretation and provides input to management and guidance to other Finance and Operations personnel regarding these functions. This position reports to the Division VP of Finance.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
- Prepare monthly and quarterly financial packages, analyze and summarize results
- Coordinate financial reporting deliverables across multiple entities with local finance and accounting teams, ensuring accuracy and completeness of submitted information
- Lead planning, forecasting, and analysis of selling, general, and administrative costs, partnering with functional owners to drive optimal financial performance
- Assist with month end closing processes and ensure accuracy of certain accounts and expenses
- Develop a strong understanding of financial planning systems and support other system users through training, report development, and ad hoc Q&A
- Enhance monthly planning and forecasting processes and develop new processes in cases where none exist
- Maintain continuous focus on process improvement with particular emphasis on aligning process across all entities
- Create and maintain adequate and appropriate procedural documentation.
- Assist with SOX compliance and reporting.
- Establish and maintain effective communication and coordination with plant finance and accounting teams
- Other duties and projects as assigned
Required Skills:
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficient in Excel with intermediate skills in other Microsoft Office products.
- Team player with a proactive, positive attitude and a strong sense of self-motivation, accountability, and responsibility.
- Ability to quickly understand concepts and think through possible solutions and implications.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and changing priorities using strong organization and prioritization skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an emphasis on attention to detail balanced with a big picture focus.
- Ability to read, understand, and interpret financial data with an understanding of GAAP and regulatory requirements as well as company policies, procedures and internal controls.
- Manufacturing environment experience preferred.
Experience & Education:
- 2+ years of progressive finance or accounting experience
- BA/S in Accounting or Finance
- CPA License, CMA License or MBA preferred
Department & Reports to:
Department: Accounting and Finance
Reports to: Division VP of Finance
Relocation
Relocation is authorized for this position.
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.
