Cost Accounting and Inventory Control Manager

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 analyst
• Provide daily reporting on manufacturing spend, variances, and inventory position and work cross functionally to provide clarity on the reporting
• Own all aspects of cost accounting including costing of new part numbers, annual material cost roll, and labor and overhead studies
• Analyze manufacturing variances (material, labor, overhead, scrap) and translate findings into actionable insights for plant leadership
• Partner directly with Operations leadership to understand cost drivers, improve efficiencies, and support margin expansion initiatives
• Oversee plant-wide physical inventory, reconciliation, and adjustment process
• Reconcile plant inventory position including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), finished goods inventory, and reserves
• Establish and monitor key inventory metrics such as inventory accuracy, turns, and excess/obsolete inventory
• Manage inventory reporting, transactions, monthly closing, and reconciliation of results according to company policies and GAAP requirements
• Develop cost models and support pricing, quoting, and capital investment decisions
• Act as a key liaison between Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain to ensure alignment of cost and inventory practices
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to cost accounting processes, inventory control, and ERP system utilization
• Support internal and external audits, including documentation, testing, and remediation of control gaps
• Assist site leadership with financial planning, decision making, and ad-hoc analysis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 4 years of cost accounting experience
• Experience within a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Strong Microsoft Excel and analytical skills
• Experience working within an ERP system (SAP preferred)

Preferred Qualifications:

• CPA or CMA certification
• 5-10 years of progressive cost accounting experience
• 7+ years of manufacturing experience
• Prior leadership experience managing direct reports
• Strong SAP experience and system optimization knowledge
• Experience 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 year
• Employee Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid 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 Inc. (NYSE: HWM), headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is a leading global provider of advanced engineered solutions for the aerospace and transportation industries. Our primary businesses focus on jet engine components, aerospace fastening systems, titanium structural parts and forged wheels. With $7.4 Billion in revenue in 2024, our products play a crucial role in enabling fuel efficiency and lightweighting, contributing to our customers' success and making a positive impact on the world. To learn more about the way Howmet Aerospace Inc. is advancing the sustainability of our customers, markets, and communities where we operate, review the 2024 Environmental Social and Governance report at www.howmet.com/esg-report. Follow: LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTube.

The Howmet structures business manufactures metallurgically advanced lightweight multi-material solutions that range from titanium mill products to titanium forgings, extrusions and assembled systems for aerospace and defense applications.