Senior Finance Manager

The Senior Finance Manager/ Site Controller will lead and manage Financial Planning & Analysis initiatives primarily focused on HR budgeting and forecasting of staff costs, for business units across the Finance Division in North America. The Sr Finance Manager/ Site Controller will build financial plans and provide actionable insights to key stakeholders, via informed decision-making using people data, to support short and long-term growth of the business and will be a highly visible partner to Senior Leadership and Department/Functional leaders providing financial strength and controls.  

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Manage day to day operations of the Quantum MRO and Logistics Software system
• Manage and lead the Accounting and Finance team
• Responsible for monthly, quarterly, and annual financial closings, including the loading of HFM (Hyperion Financial Management) and transmission to corporate by required due dates
• Manage general ledger accounting and ensure accounting practices and procedures are in compliance with US GAAP and company policies and procedures (journal entries, BS account reconciliations, inter-company activity reconciliation, etc)
• Manage the analysis of inventory (roll forwards, product lines, engine acquisitions, reserves, etc.)
• Assist product line managers with inventory initiatives, lot inventory management, and monthly/quarterly inventory reviews with management.
• Manage internal and external auditors during periodic financial audits
• Prepare financial forecasts and yearly budgets
• Make recommendations regarding cost saving or profit generating opportunities across the organization
• Implement critical initiatives and projects including centralized accounting practices, system implementations and modifications that ensure accurate and reliable reporting

Qualifications: 

• BA / BS degree in Finance or Accounting
• MBA and/or CPA preferred
• 10+ years of progressive experience including at least 2 years in a manufacturing, preferably aerospace or similar environment
• 4 + years of previous management experience building and developing talent
• Extensive computer experience including MS Excel, PowerPoint and other MS Office products, database, etc., Quantum and/or EPICOR experience a plus
• Demonstrated knowledge of financial and accounting concepts, techniques, and regulatory requirements