Corporate Accountant

 

 

Standard Aero, a Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) company with $1.4 billion in annual revenue, specializes in engine maintenance, repair and overhaul, and nose-to-tail services that include airframe, interior refurbishments and paint for business and general aviation, air transport, and military aircraft. The company, part of the DAE Engineering division, forms a global services network of 12 primary facilities in the U.S., Canada, Europe, Singapore and Australia, with an additional 14 regionally located service and support locations.

 

 Job Title Corporate: Accountant

 

NATURE AND SCOPE:

The Corporate Accountant is responsible for monitoring accounting functions; reconciling, reviewing and analyzing general ledger accounts and financial statements; providing financial support for operations management; preparing weekly, monthly and annual reports for management in labor, overhead, scrap, inventory,  WIP, and capital appropriations.  This position works closely with the MRO locations to identify continuous improvement opportunities focused on improving the company’s trade working capital position.  This position reports directly to the MRO Controller and has no direct reports.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Completes month end close processes and account reconciliations within corporate timeline and in accordance with GAAP

· Produces required period-end and ad hoc reports

· Reviews work order and accounting transactions and balances

· Assists MRO locations with accounting processes as necessary

· Reviews and analyzes accounts and financial performance

· Makes recommendations regarding cost-savings opportunities to management

· Completes special projects as required

 

REQUIREMENTS:

United States Citizenship

BS/BA degree in finance, accounting, financial management or equivalent

CPA, CMA or MBA preferred

Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Strong analytical skills

Proven cost-savings abilities

Ability to work under limited supervision on projects requiring independent judgment, initiative, and tact

In depth knowledge of Excel, Word, Access

Working knowledge of Oracle financial products and/or AS400 systems preferred

At least 3 years experience in cost or general ledger accounting, manufacturing experience a plus

Some travel may be required

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Sit, stand, and/or walk for extended periods of time

Manipulate a telephone, calculator and/or computer keyboard

Speak audibly and intelligibly on the telephone and/or in person

Able to think clearly and logically