Shape Your World

At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.

As a leader within Alcoa, you can help us fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things to make them better.

About the role:

The Controller will serve as a business partner to the plant manager and will assist in the development and implementation of the strategic direction/strategies. You will ensure that all required financial statements, reports, and local, state, and Federal inquiries are prepared in a timely and accurate manner according to corporate policies, generally accepted accounting principles, and applicable regulations and laws. This role is also responsible for the accurate planning, forecasting, and budgeting.

• Manage development of annual Operating Plan, forecasts and variance analysis for the location.
• Maintain financial controls to ensure the location meets Alcoa audit/ASAT/SOX requirements.
• Provide accurate and timely reporting/forecasting/planning
• Manage communication and analysis of financial reporting to Massena lead team and find opportunities for cost reduction and sharing of best practices.
• Lead development of tools/reports to facilitate operations to meet the financial plan.
• Lead location efforts to manage working capital while maintaining location stability.
• Ensures adherence to code of conduct and corporate policy.
• Builds an environment where systems are used to accurately plan, forecast, and deliver according to expectations.

What you can bring to this role:

• 8 years detailed, hands on accounting experience in a corporate setting
• Bachelors degree in accounting (or business related major (e.g., finance) with significant accounting coursework/minor and meaningful experience)
• Strong analytical skills (financial and problem-solving), attention to detail and the ability to deliver credible advice to all levels of the organization;
• Theory and practice of financial accounting/bookkeeping, corporate accounting, including inter-company consolidations and eliminations
• Excellent digital literacy, including accounting programs (SAP, Oracle, etc.), MS Office, Smart View, ThinkCell, etc.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation packages, including pay-for performance variable pay, recognition and rewards programs, and stock-based compensation awards (3-year vesting schedule)
• Flexible spending accounts and generous employer contribution to the HSA
• 401(k), employer match up to 6%, additional employer retirement income contribution (no vesting period), and a nonqualified deferred compensation plan
• Holiday Pay: 10 holidays.
• 8 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours
• Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek

Base salary: $116, 500 - $160, 500 USD annually

Total rewards packages listed, including base salary and bonus eligibility, applies to US based applicants only. Actual salaries will vary and will be based on a range of factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies in conjunction with multiple components of the Employee Total Rewards Package. Alcoa reserves the right to change plans at its discretion.

About the Location

Our Massena facility in New York State, established in 1902, is home to the longest continuously operating smelter in the world. Located on the St. Lawrence River, Massena, NY is the center for commercial, industrial, and manufacturing success in St. Lawrence County. Massena’s caring sense of community, affordable cost of living, and extremely low-cost locally supplied energy, coupled with four public and private universities nearby, make Massena a great place to call home. And within a two hour drive (or less) are cosmopolitan and historic Montreal and Ottawa, Canada to the north, and to the south are the tall, beautiful views of Adirondacks and within it is Lake Placid The Olympic Village.

We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.

As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person’s gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.

If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.

This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!

Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.

Application close date is: 6 January 2025, however Alcoa reserves the right to change this date at its discretion.