Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related fieldMinimum of 4 years of cost accounting experienceExperience within a manufacturing environmentKnowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirementsStrong Microsoft Excel and analytical skillsExperience working within an ERP system (SAP preferred)

 

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA or CMA certification5-10 years of progressive cost accounting experience7+ years of manufacturing experiencePrior leadership experience managing direct reportsStrong SAP experience and system optimization knowledgeExperience driving inventory control improvements and process standardization

 

Let Your Career Take Flight at Howmet Aerospace!

We recognize and reward our employees’ contributions with a competitive total rewards package. This position offers:

Medical/Prescription Drug/Dental/Vision Benefits on Day 1 of employment

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan - 

6% company match, plus additional 3% (whether you contribute or not), for a max total of 9% annually

Paid Time Off (PTO)10 paid holidays per yearEmployee Life InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramPaid Parental Leave (up to 3 weeks of 100%-paid leave for parental bonding for the birth or adoption of a child)

 

Joining our team means being part of a workplace that prioritizes professional development, collaboration, and a supportive culture designed to help you thrive.

​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.

Howmet Aerospace has an immediate opening for a Cost Accounting & Inventory Control Manager at our Niles, OH location. This role is a key member of the finance team and offers strong visibility across the Titanium Mill Products Segment. The Cost Accounting Manager is responsible for leading all cost accounting, inventory control, and related financial analysis functions for the facility. This position reports daily on manufacturing variances, inventory, and manufacturing spending. By partnering with operational leaders, the Cost Accounting Manager is expected to provide clarity and accuracy in daily reports, and drive improvements on the shop floor. This position prepares and completes journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations monthly, plays a leading role in physical inventory, and ensures timely completion of work orders in the system.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop production control analystProvide daily reporting on manufacturing spend, variances, and inventory position and work cross functionally to provide clarity on the reportingOwn all aspects of cost accounting including costing of new part numbers, annual material cost roll, and labor and overhead studiesAnalyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead, scrap) and translate findings into actionable insights for plant leadershipPartner directly with Operations leadership to understand cost drivers, improve efficiencies, and support margin expansion initiativesOversee plant-wide physical inventory, reconciliation, and adjustment processReconcile plant inventory position including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished goods inventory, and reservesEstablish and monitor key inventory metrics such as inventory accuracy, turns, and excess/obsolete inventoryManage inventory reporting, transactions, monthly closing, and reconciliation of results according to company policies and GAAP requirementsDevelop cost models and support pricing, quoting, and capital investment decisionsAct as a key liaison between Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment of cost and inventory practicesDrive continuous improvement initiatives related to cost accounting processes, inventory control, and ERP system utilizationSupport internal and external audits, including documentation, testing, and remediation of control gapsAssist site leadership with financial planning, decision making, and ad-hoc analysis Perform other duties as assigned