Howmet Looking for Internal Audit Senior Specialist – Global Systems and Resource Development at Pittsburgh, PA  Full Time

Howmet Aerospace Inc. is currently in search of an Internal Audit Senior Specialist – Global Systems and Resource Development, who will report to the VP of Internal Audit and participate as a member of the global Internal Audit Lead Team. This position will be based in Pittsburgh, PA. The Internal Audit group is ideal for career development for highly motivated individuals as this position offers extensive exposure to the leadership of Howmet’s Segments and the company’s financial policies and procedures.

Primary Purposes of the Job:

• Leverage accounting and auditing knowledge to support the company’s internal audit and self-assessment system and to explore additional system functionality.
• Work closely with compliance stakeholders to identify opportunities to support their activities.
• Contribute to the design and implementation of agile tools, processes, methodology, and ongoing process improvements.
• Collaborate with Internal Audit Lead Team members as needed for the planning and execution of audits and coordination with PwC.

Major Activities/Key Challenges:

• Manage and continuously improve the company’s governance system and Internal Audit’s SharePoint site/portal, to support both Internal Audit and self-assessment activities.
• Assist with financial audits, which may involve periodic travel throughout the year.
• Develop and coordinate effective training programs for new hires, special/guest auditors, and experienced audit department personnel.
• Participate in department-wide initiatives via the department’s Risk, Data Analytics and Process teams.

Essential Knowledge & Skills:

• Effective people management and development skills
• Excellent communication, sound judgement and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multi-task to meet deadlines
• Deadline driven and results oriented
• Willingness to travel occasionally domestically and, if needed, internationally
• High proficiency in using MS Office Suite, especially more complex functions within Excel
• Experience with querying databases (e.g., using tools like Power BI or SmartView)
• Being a role model for integrity, diversity, and inclusion

Major Customers:

• Segment Presidents and Controllers
• Compliance Leaders for each Segment
• Plant and Resource Unit leadership
• Executive leadership

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Auditing, Fraud, Economics or Business from an accredited institution
• Minimum 7 years of financial work experience
• 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.
• This position is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) which requires U.S. person status. ITAR defines U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e., ‘Green Card Holder’), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional Certification (CPA, CISA, MBA, CFE, CIA, etc.)
• Expertise and experience in auditing a manufacturing company, or working for a manufacturing company
• Prior experience working in both audit and other financial roles
• Experience querying databases and working with data analytic tools
• Prior experience leading teams/projects, including system implementations
• Broad working knowledge of centralized transaction processing centers and corporate financial functions
• Experience using AuditBoard software

Salary Range: $120,000 – 135,000 per year approximation (actual compensation is subject to variation due to factors such as education, experience, skillset, and/location).