Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Administration and finance manager

Job title

Chief Accountant

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description
• Serve as Accounting Key User by identifying and resolving complex financial issues.
• Prepare and submit financial reports to headquarters in our dedicated consolidated reporting system (including Sales, P&L, Intra-division Reconciliation, Balance Sheet, Annexes, Shareholders, and IFRS18 reporting), as well as to local management.
• Oversee and perform all balance sheet account reconciliations in compliance with both US GAAP and IFRS; organize monthly review meetings with management.
• Act as primary liaison to the Shared Service Center (SSC) to support and resolve ERP issues related to accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), goods received, payment, and vendor reconciliations.
• Record payroll and benefits entries; perform related monthly reconciliations.
• Provide financial guidance and recommendations to management, customers, and employees.
• Act as the focal point for external and internal financial audits; implement action plans as required to achieve and maintain compliance with group and regulatory standards.
• Assist with tax template preparation and analysis for Safran US on a quarterly or annual basis; review and analyze monthly sales tax compliance.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, organizational policies, and professional accounting standards.
• Perform month-end closing activities, review, and approve all postings in a timely and controlled manner.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team (2HC); enhance team knowledge, capability, and accountability.
• Conduct quarterly capital expenditures (CAPEX) reviews with senior leadership to track project progress against budget and status of "assets under construction."
• Prepare, calculate, and review actual cash and estimated monthly forecasts.
• Adheres to safe work practices and contributes to the evolution of health, safety, and environmental program and culture

But what else? (advantages, specificities, etc.)

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and
responsibilities to this job at any time. This job posting does not constitute a written or implied
contract of employment.

This position requires access to technologies and hardware subject to US national security
based export control requirements. All applicants must be US Persons (8 USC 1324b(a)(3)), or
otherwise authorized by the U.S. Government. No company sponsorship will be offered.

Candidate skills & requirements

Note for level:
-Basic: Incumbent is able to use their knowledge/skill with support by more experienced individuals.
-Advanced: Incumbent is able to independently use their knowledge/skill.
-Expert: Incumbent is able to train others on their knowledge/skill.

Education and/or Experience
• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in the field of Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of experience in accounting. Prefers 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
Knowledge/Skills
• Ability to work with other team members to achieve desired results - Expert
• Requires proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Power BI) - Expert
• Must possess the ability to run and analyze Accounting reports and data Expert
• Knowledge of ERP system required (SAP preferred) - Advanced
• Organizational abilities to manage multiple tasks, priorities, and deadlines - Expert
• Ability to coordinate and direct work activities across finance functions - Advanced
Work status
• Must be legally authorized to work in the US without company sponsorship.
• This position requires use of information or access to hardware which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Annual salary

NC

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, Florida, Sarasota

City (-ies)

Sarasota

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

Yes