Compliance Manager at Kaiser Aluminum in Newburgh, Indiana

Job Description:

Kaiser Aluminum Warrick has been on the path of innovation, embracing the latest technologies for almost 60 years! We have revolutionized the industry and lead the way in the development of sustainable aluminum products the you use every day for food and drinks. Our people are the bedrock for our operations. Along with their dedication to excellence and integrity, our people are drivers of continuous improvement who build on new ideas while flourishing within our growing business. We provide opportunities for you to think outside the box and bring creative and progressive solutions to our operations. Our passion for inclusion, diversity and equity is a value at the core of our organization and people. Are you ready to start your journey with us and be the future of Kaiser Warrick Aluminum?

Kaiser Aluminum is known around the world for its superior quality. Our secret is what we put into it—innovative thinking, industry-leading reliability, and a world-class commitment to customer service. In short, the same qualities we look for in our people. We are looking for a Compliance Manager to join Kaiser Aluminum Warrick Operations in Newburgh, Indiana!

The Compliance Manager is responsible for overseeing internal operating controls, processes, and practices. They will be responsible for maintaining as well as recommending changes and enhancements to existing policies and controls to make sure they are current, adequate, functional, and utilized in accordance with both GAAP guidelines and Sarbanes-Oxley rules and regulations. The Compliance Manager will serve as the liaison between both internal and external audit for the Warrick facility. In addition, the Compliance Manager will drive focused efforts around improving business processes to streamline work efforts and reduce audit risk.

What’s in it for you!

• To support our teams and their families beyond the workplace, we provide an outstanding benefits package effective day one of employment!


• Industry leading compensation program.


• 401K options that begin vesting day 1.


• First-rate vacation plan for valuable work-life balance.


• Relocation assistance for new team members.


• Employee resource groups.

What you will do:

• Plan and perform independent business process and financial audits for the Warrick facility to confirm that all controls are working appropriately, communicating any deviations, and needed corrective actions as appropriate.


• Review balance sheet reconciliations for accuracy and appropriateness ensuring that fluctuations in balance sheet activity are well documented.


• Collaborate with the facility finance team to understand fluctuations in financial results to ensure understanding of critical period over period changes.


• Collaborate with Operational Controller and Corporate Controller on significant process changes, audit issues/deficiencies and other regulatory/compliance matters.


• Serve as the key contact for both internal and external audit, facilitating and coordinating all financial and business process audit activities.


• Maintain business process narratives for the facility.


• Evaluate current business process threats and make recommendations to minimize and/or eliminate.


• Conduct investigations on irregularities and errors, providing recommendations on corrective actions.


• Evaluate current business processes identifying and implementing improvement actions to streamline efforts and reduce audit risks.


• Oversee direct report’s workload, priorities, and performance.

What you'll need to succeed:

• Degree in Accounting or Finance with a minimum of 5 years of demonstrated audit experience in manufacturing or Big 4 experience (Deloitte, EY, PwC and KPMG) with a focus on manufacturing clients.


• Knowledge of and experience with internal auditing standards, generally accepted accounting principles, and Sarbanes Oxley (section 404 and related testing requirements) is required.


• Ability and desire to understand and document business processes and internal controls; to assess the design of these processes and controls; and to identify business risks and work with business management to identify resolutions to mitigate risks.


• Experience in a publicly held company is required.


• Experience with Oracle based financial tools (Hyperion. Hubble, GL Wand, etc.) and SAP would be preferred.


• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma concepts


• Experience with advanced analytical tools (e.g., Power BI, Alteryx, etc.) preferred but not required.

No third-party candidate submissions are being accepted at this time for this opening.

About Kaiser Aluminum: Talented people join our team because we are a company passionate about environmental sustainability, employee growth, contributing back to our communities and championing a diverse and inclusive culture. We are strongly committed to expanding inclusion, equity, and diversity -- how we hire, develop, and inspire our diverse team members that reflects and relates to the increasingly multicultural community.

Kaiser Aluminum encourages applications from women, people of diverse backgrounds and those with different skills and life experiences. Kaiser is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.