Senior Analyst, Financial Transactions – Policy

Howmet Aerospace

. Assist with accounting, analysis, and reporting to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timePittsburgh • Pennsylvania • United StatesSenior💰 $80,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in U.S. GAAP accounting standards, financial analysis, and internal controls, with a strong ability to evaluate complex financial transactions and implement accounting policies. Proficient in managing multiple projects and collaborating with external auditors to ensure compliance and accurate financial reporting.

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U.S. GAAP Accounting StandardsFinancial AnalysisCPA CertificationMicrosoft ExcelHyperion Financial Management

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingInventory ValuationCapitalization of PropertyAsset Impairment EvaluationDebt AccountingSEC ReportingAccounting Policy DevelopmentInternal ControlsFinancial ReportingComplex Financial Data Analysis

Soft Skills

Project ManagementCollaborationCommunication

Tools & Technologies

HyperionWorkivaPower Pivot

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA CertificationBachelor’s Degree in AccountingMaster's Degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingManufacturing AccountingFinancial ComplianceFinancial TransactionsAccounting Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Assist with accounting, analysis, and reporting to ensure accurate and timely reporting of financial results
Evaluate, document, and conclude on complex accounting issues and financial transactions
Develop and implement procedures for new accounting pronouncements and global accounting and reporting standards
Analyze, document, and evaluate accounting policies and transactions
Analyze complex financial data, identify trends, map transactions, and support implementation of new U.S. GAAP accounting standards across global operations
Support integration and enhancement of internal controls across newly acquired and existing business locations
Evaluate financial risks, identify improvement opportunities, and strengthen compliance with company policies
Coordinate and explain accounting transactions and internal controls with external auditors
Update the accounting policy manual and standard operating procedures
Participate in technical accounting areas including revenue recognition, inventory valuation, capitalization of property, leases, asset and goodwill impairment evaluation, restructuring, receivable factoring, and debt financing
Analyze monthly financial results of manufacturing locations and summarize findings for department leadership
Assist with preparation of SEC Form 10-K and 10-Q filings
Act as a financial business partner to a designated business, providing accounting and internal controls assistance
Analyze financial data and participate in financial report preparation for company personnel and shareholders
Report to the Assistant Controller and work within the Controllership organization

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration/Management from an accredited institution
Minimum of two (2) years of combined experience in public accounting or in an accounting policy group of a publicly traded company, including exposure to a manufacturing company
Legally authorized to work in the United States
CPA certification
Master's degree in Accounting or Business Administration from an accredited institution
Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and SEC accounting and reporting requirements
Complex understanding of Microsoft Excel or Power Pivot, including financial modeling and analysis, logical data formulas, or macro automation
Hyperion Financial Management (HFM) and/or Hyperion experience
Workiva (or similar) external reporting tool experience
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
Experience with inventory valuation and reserves
Experience with capitalization of property and leases
Experience with defined benefits or stock compensation accounting
Experience with asset impairment evaluation
Experience with debt and commercial paper accounting
Experience implementing new GAAP accounting standards
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position

Benefits

Comp & perks

Hybrid work arrangement
Travel under 10% per year approximation