Senior Director - Financial Accounting

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:

Are you ready to lead at the forefront of financial expertise in a global industry leader? Alcoa is seeking a Senior Director - Financial Accounting to join our high-performing Corporate Controllership team at the Alcoa Corporate Center in Pittsburgh, PA.

This is more than a job-it's a strategic, high-impact role at the heart of Alcoa's technical accounting leadership. You'll work alongside a team of elite CPAs and financial professionals, directly supporting executive leadership and influencing decisions that shape the future of our business.

Major activities include:

• Lead a team of 5+ top-tier accountants and CPAs.
• Provide expert guidance on complex U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting issues across Alcoa's global operations.
• Oversee accounting for M&A, restructuring, derivatives, pensions, and more.
• Drive the development and implementation of global accounting policies.
• Collaborate with senior leaders across Strategy, Tax, Investor Relations, and Corporate Communications.
• Present key financial insights to executive leadership and the Board of Directors.

What you can bring to this role:

Our values - act with integrity, operate with excellence, care for people, lead with courage - are at the foundation of everything we do. To be successful in this role and to play a part in our ongoing success we desire the following background:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance (Master's preferred)
• CPA certification required
• Thorough knowledge of US GAAP, including SEC reporting requirements
• 12+ years of progressive 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
• Experience w/ Oracle and Hyperion is a plus.
• A strategic mindset, exceptional communication skills, and a commitment to integrity

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: 11 holidays and one flexible holiday of your choice.
• 4 hours of Paid annual volunteer hours

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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.