GE Aerospace
Job Description Summary
The Lead Controller is an integral leader within the Unison's Controllership team and will manage all accounting aspects of one of the Unison's manufacturing sites. This role plays a critical role in the Unison's Day to day accounting and financial statements preparation. The Lead Accountant (Financial Controller) is responsible for driving technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process simplification, and operational excellence to deliver accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities are focused on accounting processes and procedures to drive consistency and predictability into the monthly and quarterly closure of the general ledger and related subledgers. The Lead Controller is responsible for communicating effectively with the Unison's Controller, as well as the Unison's Finance leadership team, regarding accounting processes and conclusions.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As the Lead Controller for Unison, you will:
Prepare and/or review manual journal entries in Quick books and in Oracle.
Prepare and/or review account reconciliations and any necessary account analysis
Be responsible for coordinating various aspects of the accounting processes related to Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Revenue Recognition/COGS, SG&A and R&D and other related account balances
Be responsible for US GAAP financial statements, including oversight of systematic accounting processes and related account reconciliations
Prepare quarterly balance sheet review for the site, including review with business partners and resolution of any follow-up items
Oversee suspense and edit clearing is completed across Unison in accordance with GE Aviation timelines
Understand and interpret applicable GE General Accounting Procedures (GE GAPs), US GAAP, GE Enterprise Standards, GE Standard Operating Procedures and Process Maps to deliver timely, high quality financial reporting information
Ensure integrity of financial reporting data via execution of controls
Work to continuously improve the timeliness and quality of site financial statement close
Communicate financial close and account reconciliation related topics across a wide group of stakeholders within Unison, including engineering, project management, IT and other operational contacts
Support Unison Financial Reporting requests as needed
Ensure accuracy of site's financial results by recognizing and preventing misrepresentation, concealment, or omission of information
Form close relationships with key stakeholders in Unison and GE Aerospace Controllership, Finance and IT teams, as well as third party contractors
Support of other corporate accounting and auditing processes, including Deloitte, Internal Audit, Statutory, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
Must be a US Citizen or green card holder
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
3 or more years of experience in accounting (technical and/or operational)
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Ability to anticipate, communicate, report and resolve challenges
Ability to work non-standard business hours during monthly and quarterly close
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Understanding of how operational processes link to the financial statements
Desired Characteristics
CA, CPA and/or Master of Business Administration is preferred, but not required
Knowledge of business operations
Strong interpersonal skills and professional style, including both oral and written communication
Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
Detail-oriented and strong time management skills
Flexible approach with a strong team spirit
Compliance & controllership mindset
Comfortable to execute through uncertainty
Experience with Standard Chart of Accounts, Hyperion Essbase, Oracle accounting / ERP systems, Microsoft Office products is preferred, but not required
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided:
No
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
The Lead Controller is an integral leader within the Unison's Controllership team and will manage all accounting aspects of one of the Unison's manufacturing sites. This role plays a critical role in the Unison's Day to day accounting and financial statements preparation. The Lead Accountant (Financial Controller) is responsible for driving technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process simplification, and operational excellence to deliver accurate financial reporting. Responsibilities are focused on accounting processes and procedures to drive consistency and predictability into the monthly and quarterly closure of the general ledger and related subledgers. The Lead Controller is responsible for communicating effectively with the Unison's Controller, as well as the Unison's Finance leadership team, regarding accounting processes and conclusions.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
As the Lead Controller for Unison, you will:
Prepare and/or review manual journal entries in Quick books and in Oracle.
Prepare and/or review account reconciliations and any necessary account analysis
Be responsible for coordinating various aspects of the accounting processes related to Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Revenue Recognition/COGS, SG&A and R&D and other related account balances
Be responsible for US GAAP financial statements, including oversight of systematic accounting processes and related account reconciliations
Prepare quarterly balance sheet review for the site, including review with business partners and resolution of any follow-up items
Oversee suspense and edit clearing is completed across Unison in accordance with GE Aviation timelines
Understand and interpret applicable GE General Accounting Procedures (GE GAPs), US GAAP, GE Enterprise Standards, GE Standard Operating Procedures and Process Maps to deliver timely, high quality financial reporting information
Ensure integrity of financial reporting data via execution of controls
Work to continuously improve the timeliness and quality of site financial statement close
Communicate financial close and account reconciliation related topics across a wide group of stakeholders within Unison, including engineering, project management, IT and other operational contacts
Support Unison Financial Reporting requests as needed
Ensure accuracy of site's financial results by recognizing and preventing misrepresentation, concealment, or omission of information
Form close relationships with key stakeholders in Unison and GE Aerospace Controllership, Finance and IT teams, as well as third party contractors
Support of other corporate accounting and auditing processes, including Deloitte, Internal Audit, Statutory, etc.
Qualifications/Requirements
Must be a US Citizen or green card holder
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
3 or more years of experience in accounting (technical and/or operational)
Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
Ability to anticipate, communicate, report and resolve challenges
Ability to work non-standard business hours during monthly and quarterly close
Proven analytical and organizational ability
Effective problem identification and solution skills
Understanding of how operational processes link to the financial statements
Desired Characteristics
CA, CPA and/or Master of Business Administration is preferred, but not required
Knowledge of business operations
Strong interpersonal skills and professional style, including both oral and written communication
Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
Detail-oriented and strong time management skills
Flexible approach with a strong team spirit
Compliance & controllership mindset
Comfortable to execute through uncertainty
Experience with Standard Chart of Accounts, Hyperion Essbase, Oracle accounting / ERP systems, Microsoft Office products is preferred, but not required
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).
Additional Information
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided:
No
GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.