Basic Qualifications:

B.S. Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or closely related disciplineEmployees 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 Qualifications

Advanced Excel and PowerPoint SkillsAbility to communicate clearly and concisely in both written and oral formStrong interpersonal and negotiation skillsSelf starterExperience with querying databasesExcellent analytical skillsExperience with cost accounting

The FTP participant will have exposure to both corporate and plant environments. The program will develop candidates into well-rounded financial professionals ready to progress into increasingly challenging assignments.  The FTP is a flexible program which provides broad exposure to a number of company operations, financial and management systems, organizational levels and problem-solving approaches.  This position will report to the Controller of one of our manufacturing facilities. This is a 24-month rotational program, and candidates must be geographically mobile throughout the program.

Key Responsibilities:

Preparation of monthly financial forecasts and weekly forecast updatesAnalysis of financial and operational resultsPreparation of monthly and quarterly reporting packages for senior managementMonth-end closing and reporting, including account reconciliations and coordination of closing entries with other APP locationsCapital appropriation supportAnalysis of plant spending and leadership of spend management systemsTracking execution of cost savings projects and coordinating reporting in cost savings systemFinancial analysis and process development for special projects, as requiredCompletion of Alcoa's Sarbanes-Oxley requirements for internal controls