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Accounting & Finance Manager (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA,
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Accounting & Finance Manager (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC
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Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting & Finance Manager to oversee the full scope of accounting functions, financial reporting, and project-based finance management. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy across the balance sheet, profit and loss (P&L) activities, bank reconciliations, and overall reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management, M&A support, and technical accounting skills, with the leadership and communication capabilities to guide cross-functional collaboration across business units and executive teams.
Essential Job Functions
Core Accounting & Reporting
– Oversee and manage all accounting operations: general ledger, month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliation processes. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Perform balance sheet and trial balance reconciliations, and lead resolution of discrepancies. Drive end-to-end profit & loss (P&L) ownership, working closely with business partners on variance analysis and forecasting alignment. Lead bank account reconciliation processes.
Project & Technical Accounting
– Manage project accounting across multiple workstreams or entities. Act as accounting lead for M&A transactions including due diligence, carve‑out support, accounting treatment reviews and integration planning. Own accounting mapping and integrity during M&A activities, ensuring alignment with GAAP/IFRS standards. Collaborate with legal, finance and integration teams to support post‑merger consolidation. Supervise reporting consolidation across legal and operational entities.
Leadership & Coordination
– Provide financial leadership and support to internal stakeholders including FP&A, Operations and Executive team. Drive cross-functional communication and process improvements across accounting and finance touchpoints. Coordinate across global stakeholders with clarity, accountability and ownership under tight deadlines.
Required Competencies
CPA required (active or inactive accepted).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 57 years experience in progressive accounting/finance roles.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS and accounting treatment for M&A or carve‑outs.
Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
Proven project management experience across accounting or finance projects.
Strong Excel and financial reporting tool skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and leadership presence.
Location / Salary Dallas, TX $100,000.00–$160,000.00
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Safran est un groupe international de haute technologie opérant dans les domaines de l'aéronautique (propulsion, équipements et intérieurs), de l'espace et de la défense. Sa mission : contribuer durablement à un monde plus sûr, où le transport aérien devient toujours plus respectueux de l'environnement, plus confortable et plus accessible. Implanté sur tous les continents, le Groupe emploie 100 000 collaborateurs pour un chiffre d'affaires de 27,3 milliards d'euros en 2024, et occupe, seul ou en partenariat, des positions de premier plan mondial ou européen sur ses marchés. Safran est la 2ème entreprise du secteur aéronautique et défense du classement « World's Best Companies 2024 » du magazine TIME. Safran Electronics & Defense propose à ses clients des solutions d'intelligence embarquée leur permettant d'appréhender l'environnement, de réduire la charge mentale et de garantir une trajectoire, même en situation critique, ce dans tous les environnements : sur terre, en mer, dans le ciel ou l'espace. La société met les expertises de ses 13 000 collaborateurs au service de ces trois fonctions : observer, décider et guider, pour les marchés civils et militaires.
Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Accounting & Finance Manager to oversee the full scope of accounting functions, financial reporting, and project-based finance management. This role is critical in ensuring accuracy across the balance sheet, profit and loss (P&L) activities, bank reconciliations, and overall reporting. The ideal candidate will bring strong project management, M&A support, and technical accounting skills, with the leadership and communication capabilities to guide cross-functional collaboration across business units and executive teams.
Essential Job Functions
Core Accounting & Reporting
– Oversee and manage all accounting operations: general ledger, month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliation processes. Ensure accurate and timely preparation of monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements. Perform balance sheet and trial balance reconciliations, and lead resolution of discrepancies. Drive end-to-end profit & loss (P&L) ownership, working closely with business partners on variance analysis and forecasting alignment. Lead bank account reconciliation processes.
Project & Technical Accounting
– Manage project accounting across multiple workstreams or entities. Act as accounting lead for M&A transactions including due diligence, carve‑out support, accounting treatment reviews and integration planning. Own accounting mapping and integrity during M&A activities, ensuring alignment with GAAP/IFRS standards. Collaborate with legal, finance and integration teams to support post‑merger consolidation. Supervise reporting consolidation across legal and operational entities.
Leadership & Coordination
– Provide financial leadership and support to internal stakeholders including FP&A, Operations and Executive team. Drive cross-functional communication and process improvements across accounting and finance touchpoints. Coordinate across global stakeholders with clarity, accountability and ownership under tight deadlines.
Required Competencies
CPA required (active or inactive accepted).
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field (Master’s preferred).
Minimum 57 years experience in progressive accounting/finance roles.
Strong knowledge of GAAP and/or IFRS and accounting treatment for M&A or carve‑outs.
Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred.
Proven project management experience across accounting or finance projects.
Strong Excel and financial reporting tool skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication, stakeholder management and leadership presence.
Location / Salary Dallas, TX $100,000.00–$160,000.00
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