Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial AnalystThis position will be in or supporting our Research and Development Operation. We are seeking a strong Senior Financial Analyst with high energy and drive. Key responsibilities will include, but not limited to the following:Analysis of financial and operational results within both project accounting and manufacturing accounting systems.Oversee accounting system usage, requirements, and administrative control.Month-end closing and reporting, including, invoicing, labor reporting, account reconciliations and coordination of closing entries with other internal locations.Ownership of inventory and update of standard costing.Capital appropriation and Fixed Asset support.Data extraction and report development.Financial analysis and process development for special projects, as required.Provide annual and quarterly corporate tax reporting.Support through Ad-hoc reporting and analysis as needed.Completion of Howmet's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls.Basic QualificationsB.S. Degree in Business, preferred concentration in Accounting or Finance.Minimum of 3 years financial experience with manufacturing companies.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.Preferred QualificationsAdvanced Excel and PowerPoint skills.MBA a plus.Ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral form.Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.Self-starter.Experience with querying databases.Excellent analytical skills.Experience with cost accounting.