Assistant Controller

Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC)
United States, Pennsylvania, Mountain Top
Jun 01, 2025
Country United States of America State / County Pennsylvania City Mountaintop Division Wyman Gordon Company Mountaintop Function Finance Workplace Type On-Site Position type Full Time Opportunity ID 17430 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 Assistant Controller Wyman Gordon is seeking an Assistant Controller to work alongside the Regional Controller of the Cleveland, OH, Mountain Top, PA, and Rockaway, NJ facilities. The Assistant Controller can be based out of the Mountain Top, PA, or New Jersey location, and will lead accounting and finance activities at the site and support the Regional Controller with other site responsibilities as needed. The Assistant Controller will connect finance processes with operations, lead the accounting team, provide guidance to the plant staff with reporting and analysis tools, review journal entries and account reconciliations for accuracy, and assist the Controller with forecasting and budgeting. Job Responsibilities: Lead the monthly accounting close, review journal entries for accuracy and compliance, and complete the close in accordance with division deadlines Ensure accuracy of financial statements Review monthly account reconciliations and verify the balances are consistent with GAAP and PCC Policy Work with the Controller to establish priorities and identify opportunities for improvement Work with engineering and operations to manage capital projects and complete required documentation for corporate reporting Work to streamline business processes Review inventory balances, investigate variances, create analysis tools for variances to standard, and monitor inventory for excess & obsolescence Partner with Accounting Analyst and Operations Manager to track progress of manufacturing spend and productivity targets Create a strong control environment by working alongside finance and non-finance personnel to ensure processes are executed in accordance with PCC policy. Coordinate with internal and external auditors to ensure efficient reviews of financial data Review BOMs and Routers for accuracy Assist in annual budget process Lead the annual Mountain Top physical inventory and standard cost roll Complete special projects and ad hoc analysis as requested Be able to travel on a limited basis Qualifications Bachelor's degree in either accounting or Finance with a strong understanding of US GAAP/Financial Accounting Minimum of three (3) years of accounting experience, preferably with some managerial experience within an accounting/finance department (manufacturing experience, while not required, is a plus) Strong managerial presence that reflects a participative, proactive, and hands-on operating style Ability to adhere to tight deadlines and manage priorities Experience with standard costing, preferably within an Oracle ERP environment Highly proficient in Microsoft Excel Must possess strong communication skills to interact with leadership and various departments Current or aspiring CMA or CPA is a plus 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. 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.