Company Profile
With more than 120 operations and about 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, forgings, and clad products 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.
Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, this over 10 billion dollar company employs more than 20,000 people worldwide. PCC has over 120 plants and has a presence in twentysix states in the US and in over a dozen countries. PCC is relentless in its dedication to being a highquality, lowcost and ontime producer; delivering the highest value to its customers and shareholders while continually pursuing strategic, profitable growth.
Effective early February 2016, Berkshire Hathaway, led by chairman and CEO Warren E. Buffett, acquired Precision Castparts Corp.
Business Profile
PCC Structurals specializes in nickelbased superalloy, titanium, stainless steel, and aluminum investment castings for aerospace, landbased turbine, medical, military armament, and many other applications. Our divisions emphasis on highquality, lowcost, and timely delivery has enabled it to become the leading supplier of structural investment castings worldwide.
Location Profile
At PCC Carson City, we defy gravity. Our site employs the countergravity process in addition to the conventional investment cast process. We specialize in air and vacuum investment cast components for aerospace, energy, defense and commercial applications. Located just 30 miles from Lake Tahoe and Reno, Nevada, PCC Carson City offers employees career opportunity and quality of life.
Position Summary
The Controller acts as a partner to the General Manager by supporting and advising on all aspects of the business. The Controller translates initiatives and improvement efforts into tangible financial impacts to the P&L and Balance Sheet, along with tracking the financial progress of these initiatives. The Controller is responsible for the companys financial plans and policies, its accounting practices, internal control systems and protection of assets against loss. This role reports directly to the General Manager and is a key member of the PCC Carson City team.
Primary Duties & Responsibilities
* Responsible for managing and completing the month, quarter, and yearend close and financial reporting for the plant. Assure adherence to generally accepted accounting principles, corporate accounting policy and government regulations.
* Plan and coordinate the preparation of the budget and financial forecast, institute and maintain other planning and control procedures (including the cost accounting system) and analyzes and reports variances.
* Develop, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters related to financial performance and operating effectiveness of the company. Works closely with Manufacturing Operations to identify improvement opportunities and provide continual feedback for production optimization.
* Accountable for guiding and directing financial and control activities for the company in a manner designed to protect assets, meet reporting requirements, provide timely meaningful reports of company operations and effectively plan for and audit the financial needs of the company.
* Coordinate activities with external auditors to assure timely and economical review of business unit financial data.
* Establish policies and procedures for the effective recording, analyzing and reporting of all financial matters. This function encompasses corporate profit analysis, taxes, auditing, consolidated financial reporting, and functional control over the accounting and control activities. Responsible for data integrity of all financial controls, including but not limited to product costing, general ledger and balance sheet.
* Supervise and direct the financial management group at the plant which includes hiring, performance evaluations, salary administration and other personnel related functions.
Experience & Education
* BS in Accounting or Finance with an MBA or CPA preferred.
* 68 years of successful financial management experience in a manufacturing environment.
Required Skills
* Thorough knowledge of financial accounting,capital investment analysis and management accounting.
* Strong analytical skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Knowledge of budgeting, planning, cost accounting,and internal controls.
* Ability to assess risks and balance costs with benefits.
* Ability to comprehend broad business issues and accomplish objectives through others.
Desired Skills
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Portland, OR
Precision Castparts Corp. is a worldwide, diversified manufacturer of complex metal components and products. It serves the aerospace, power, and general industrial markets. PCC 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, the Company is the leading producer of airfoil castings for the industrial gas turbine market. PCC manufactures extruded seamless pipe, fittings, forgings, and clad products for power generation and oil & gas applications; commercial and military airframe aerostructures; and metal alloys and other materials to the casting and forging industries.
Precision Castparts Corp. has been headquartered in Portland, Oregon, for more than 60 years. The business has grown from a small manufacturer of investment castings for a wide variety of applications to a Fortune 500 company producing investment castings, forgings, and fasteners for aerospace, power, and general industrial customers. This growth has resulted from increased market share, entry into new end markets, and strategic acquisitions. Over the course of the company’s history, Precision Castparts has been led by just three chairmen and chief executive officers: Ed Cooley, Bill McCormick, and Mark Donegan. Each has made significant contributions during his tenure to make Precision Castparts one of the foremost manufacturing companies in the world today. PCC was acquired by Berkshire Hathaway in January 2016.