Director – Financial Accounting and Reporting

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. Alcoa is seeking a Director – Financial Accounting and Reporting to join the Corporate Controllership team based at the Alcoa Corporate Center in Pittsburgh, PA. An exciting and meaningful role at the center of Alcoa’s in-house expertise on technical accounting matters. The Corporate Controllership team consists of highly qualified CPAs with extensive experience in financial accounting and business matters. Situated next to Alcoa’s Executive Team, this is a highly visible role. The role offers a high degree of learning opportunities in terms of Alcoa’s business, and complex accounting and reporting topics. This role will have considerable ongoing interaction with a wide group of stakeholders across the company including Alcoa’s Financial Planning & Analysis, Procurement, Commercial, Strategy, Regional Financial Accounting, Legal, Communications, Tax, and Treasury Teams. The role requires an execution-focused, research-oriented, collaborative, innovative thinker, with outstanding communication and project management skills who demonstrates the highest level of integrity and trust. This role reports to the Vice President, Controller. Major activities include: Manage a team of 4 talented accountants and CPAs, who are responsible for external reporting and consolidation. Review monthly segment, legal entity and operations level financial results and summarize findings for senior financial management, and the Board of Directors. Oversee the preparation of consolidated financial statements, supporting schedules and disclosures for internal and external purposes. Provide technical accounting guidance across the global organization for Alcoa’s most complex accounting and reporting topics in accordance with U.S. GAAP. Present key issues and updates to executive management related to technical accounting and external reporting matters as required. Manage accounting and SEC reporting considerations for mergers and acquisitions by reviewing financial information and identifying financial impact of transaction terms, pricing and legal commitments; work closely with Strategy, Corporate Development, Transformation and Tax teams in evaluating opportunities and designing deal structures. Oversee all aspects of external reporting, including periodic, quarterly and annual SEC reporting requirements. Work closely with Corporate Communications, Corporate Secretary’s Office and Investor Relations related to our external filings, investor presentations and related press releases and statements, including drafting of financial sections and statements. Participate in activities related to the quarterly reviews and the annual audit performed by external auditors. Protect the organization's value by keeping information confidential. What you can bring to this role: CPA certification required Thorough knowledge of US GAAP, including SEC reporting requirements 12 years of accounting experience, and one of the following: Minimum 4 years of experience in public accounting Minimum 4 years of experience within an external reporting team of a publicly traded manufacturing company 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 and one flexible holiday of your choice. 8 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours Alcoa has been chosen as one of America’s Greatest Workplaces 2023 by Newsweek #LI-PW1 About the Location Working at the Pittsburgh Alcoa Corporate Center, located on the thriving North Shore of Pittsburgh, allows employees to experience firsthand, whether working virtually or on-site or a hybrid of the two, what being a values-based company means. Through daily interactions with colleagues and exposure to some of the organization’s highest-level executives, the office creates an environment in which all employees can develop and contribute to their full potential. Outside of the office, Pittsburgh itself is one of the country’s most livable and affordable cities – combining the city feel with small town charm. 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. Shape your Career at Alcoa! As an Alcoan you are part of a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As a values-based company, we Act with Integrity, Operate with Excellence, Care for People, and Lead with Courage. Join us and become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. We treat all people with dignity and we believe in inclusion, diversity and enabling all employees to grow and develop their careers with us, where they can pursue their passions. Discover the possibilities a career with Alcoa can have for you. Come shape your career with us! Careers @ Alcoa Sustainability @ Alcoa What we Believe in Diversity & Inclusion We also invite you to create an automated personalized Job Alert. It’s easy to do, new open jobs will automatically come to you! 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