Precision Castparts Corp. (PCC) Looking for Division Accounting Manager / Clackamas, OR at Clackamas, OR  Full Time

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.

As a key member of the Structurals Division financial team, the principal responsibility of this position will be to provide accurate financial data to Division and Corporate management by developing and maintaining an environment of rigid internal control, while administering accounting policy at the Division level. As the Division Accounting Manager, you will partner with management in reporting of key metrics, relaying accounting policy and interpretation, and providing general accounting support to plant staff. Additionally, the incumbent will serve as the Oregon Operations SOX Coordinator, and will play a key role in deepening the overall understanding of business procedures and processes throughout our organization. This opportunity leverages your accounting knowledge, attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to drive process improvement, accounting compliance, and organizational excellence.

Primary Responsibilities

• Assist in the coordination of month end, quarter end and year end close and financial reporting for all Structurals Division locations. Includes development of necessary time schedules and adherence to GAAP and Corporate accounting policy.
• Maintain accurate accounting records in accordance with Corporate policy and GAAP. Will have direct ownership of key account and process reconciliations.
• Function as the SOX Coordinator for the Oregon Operations in partnership with the Division SOX Compliance team. Create and maintain a sustainable control environment and review/support program.
• Lead and guide the Division AP team in general accounting practices, operational and financial goals and metrics, AP metrics reporting, and vendor relationship management.
• Key partner in the coordination of activities with internal and external auditors to assure timely and effective review of Division financial data.
• Perform periodic Plant reviews including; balance sheet audits, SOX reviews, best practices and general accounting support as needed (travel required).
• Coordination of Corporate reporting requirements including; financial review packages, key metric reporting, audit support, and vendor/customer contract review.
• Provide accounting leadership and guidance to the Division locations as needed.
• Proactively identify opportunities for improvement of financial performance in accordance with Corporate and Division objectives, and communicate and pursue such opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with a MBA or CPA preferred. Five to seven years of successful financial experience with companies of comparable size and complexity to PCC Structurals, Inc.
• Must possess a thorough knowledge of financial accounting, analytical techniques, and financial and management accounting.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to communicate with all levels of management are required.