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
Financial Analyst
Business Profile: AVK Industrial Products, a Precision Castparts Company, manufactures superior mechanical inserts, studs, compression limiters, installation tools and military standard bolts. AVK produces blind installed threaded fasteners for transportation and general industrial markets worldwide. We use state of the art high-speed cold forming equipment to produce blind installed threaded inserts and studs. We feature product lines of both unified (INCH) and metric fasteners along with numerous special designs that meet customer application requirements. All aspects of our business are controlled and certified to the exacting requirements of ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016 and ISO 14001:2015 international standards. Housed in an 80,000 square-foot facility in the Valencia Industrial Center, AVK has been manufacturing high quality products for over 25 years.
Position Summary: Responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under general direction from supervisor. Perform assignments with instructions as to general results expected. Plan and conduct work requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of standard accounting techniques, procedures, and practices. Devise new approaches to most problems, seeking technical guidance on unusually complex problems. This position will apply skills to specific areas such as cost accounting, manufacturing analysis, account reconciliations, and accounting policy compliance for AVK Industrial Products.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assist Controller in budgeting, forecasting, and financial presentations.
- Assist Controller in preparation for monthly and quarterly Operations Reviews and other requirements as directed.
- Perform cost accounting functions including standard cost roll and related analyses.
- Prepare various daily, weekly, and monthly management reports such as Expense Tracking, E&O monitoring and WIP variances report.
- Analyze and monitor Inventory balances and WIP Jobs.
- Support completion of quarterly financial package with various statistical data.
- Assist with monthly/quarterly internal close process including preparing/posting assigned journal entries, accruals, balance sheet account reconciliation, AP and AR Support and account variance analysis.
- Coordinate audit requests with internal and external audit groups.
- Responsible for activities such as physical inventory or establishing standards for the upcoming physical year.
- Assist in various accounting assignments under general direction from supervisor.
ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES
- Accomplishes all tasks as appropriate.
- Understands and follows all SOX policies and regulations.
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- BA/BS degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- 2 years + of blended experience in finance, or accounting; manufacturing costing preferred.
- 2 years + proficiency with Microsoft Excel (to include but not limited to Pivot tables, understanding conditional formats, and vlookups)
SPECIAL SKILLS
- Demonstrated ability to work in a dynamic environment within tight deadlines.
- Team player with a flexible and open attitude.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Handle moderately complex issues and problems and refer more complex issues to higher-level staff.
- Strong computer skills in Microsoft Office, especially proficient in Excel.
- Oracle ERP, SAS, or SQL experience a bonus.
- Extensive experience working with engineering and manufacturing personnel on development and analysis of cost standards.
- Willingness to spend time in the manufacturing environment learning processes.
Equal Employment Opportunity
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.
Compensation and Benefits
For informational purposes only, the range of pay for this role is $77600 to $116600 US Dollar (USD) Salaried based on a variety of factors. This role is eligible to participate in the Company’s Quarterly Cash Bonus Plan, paid out at the quarterly bonus factor of 2X the Company’s bonus multiple, based on the Company’s performance in the applicable quarter. Employees will receive 120 hours paid time off every year. Employees will also receive 10 paid holidays. Employees (and their families) are eligible to participate in the company's medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Employees are eligible to enroll in the Company’s 401(k) plan.
Security Compliance
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.
