Job Description

Company Profile

With more than 150 operations and about 22,000 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 29,500 people worldwide. PCC has over 160 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 Aerostructures now includes more than 39 plants in
the North America, Europe and Asia with over 5500
employees and has ambitious growth plans. Businesses within PCC Aerostructures include
Primus International, SPS Aerostructures, Centra, Avibank and AVK, Klune, ProCoat, Southwest
United Industries, Progressive Incorporated, Noranco, Synchronous, and Kalistrut. Plants
locations include Washington, Utah, California, Oklahoma, Kansas, Texas, Ohio, Canada,Mexico, the UK and China.

Location Profile

Located in Algona Washington, Primus International Algona is a leading Tier II Supplier of
highly engineered metallic and composite parts, kits, and assemblies to the global aerospace
industry. Primus International Algona specializes in medium to complex titanium machining and
structural mechanical assembly.
Acquired by Precision Castparts in 2011, Primus International Algona has become one of 36
plants within the Aerostructures division. Staffed with over 400 employees, the facility generates
annual revenue exceeding $200 million.

Position Summary

The Senior Accountant is responsible for performing a variety of accounting assignments under
general direction from the Assistant Controller. The incumbent will plan and conduct work
requiring judgment in the independent evaluation, selection, and adaptation or modification of
standard accounting techniques, procedures and practices. The successful candidate devises
new approaches to most problems, seeking technical guidance on unusually complex
problems. This position will coordinate accounting activities for assigned projects and provide
supervision to lower level accounting personnel.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

Management of daily, weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting including monthly P&L
package, financial quarterly review and quarterly operational review
Support division reporting including weekly pulse and forecasting
Manage audit requests with internal and external audit groups
Support SOX reporting and testing process
Perform complex balance sheet account reconciliations
Prepare monthly revenue recognition and shipment cutoff reconciliations
Responsible for various special projects & ad hoc requests
Oversee various general accounting operations
Identify process opportunity areas and develop and implement procedures to improve
organizational efficiency
Management of AR team
Perform other duties, as assigned

Experience & Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
CPA or CMA is preferred
4+ years of progressive accounting experience

Required Skills

Proven analytical, problem solving, and process improvement ability
Experience with ERP systems for general accounting and consolidation purposes
Strong analytical, interpersonal, communication and organizational skills

Ability to successfully manage many issues and projects simultaneously, while managing Jr.
level accountants
Excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to collaborate with all levels of
management
Able to work productively and independently
Previous public accounting experience with manufacturing clients is a plus
SOX (SarbanesOxley Act) reporting experience is preferred
Demonstrated understanding and application of U.S. GAAP

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.