Safran

Jr. Controller

Safran$105K — $130K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Accounting required.
  • Minimum of 5 years managing general ledger transactions.
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS standards.
  • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
  • Self-starter with strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead accounting functions in collaboration with management.
  • Identify and implement opportunities for financial improvements.
  • Analyze variances related to labor, overhead, and purchases.
  • Collaborate with Operations to enhance inventory accuracy and costing.
  • Support audit requests and compliance with internal controls.
  • Execute month-end close procedures efficiently.
  • Assess accuracy of ledger transactions and resolve discrepancies.
  • Manage Fixed Asset records and depreciation reports.
  • Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Manage Sales and Use Tax reporting and Travel and Entertainment processes.

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time position.
  • Opportunity to work in a fast-paced environment.
  • Engagement in critical financial analysis and reporting.
  • Collaboration with multiple departments like Operations and Management.
  • Involvement in improving financial systems and processes.
Full Job Description
Job details

Domain

Performance and Support

Job field / Job profile

Finance and management - Financial information system analysis

Job title

Jr. Controller

Employment type

Permanent

Professional category

Professional, Engineer & Manager

Part time / Full time

Full-time

Job description

Provides interpretation and analysis of complex and critical economic/financial data and participates in the preparation, development, and implementation of financial statements, budget strategies or other financial initiatives.

Duties and responsibilities may be added, deleted or changed at any time at the discretion of management, formally or informally, either verbally or in writing.

1. Work with management to lead the team in all accounting related functions.
2. Demonstrate the ability to identify, communicate, and execute opportunities for improvement.
3. Analyze labor, overhead, and purchase price variances.
4. Partner with Operations to improve inventory accuracy and costing processes.
5. Work closely with Management to support audit requests and internal control compliance.
6. Lead and execute timely month-end close procedures in a fast-paced environment.
7. Analyze and assess accuracy of ledger transactions, and drive conversations to understand and resolve issues.
8. Lead Fixed Asset Management - create, track, and report on all fixed asset and depreciation.
9. Prepare and review monthly journal entries and account reconciliations.
10. Analyze financial statement variances and investigate discrepancies.
11. Manage Sales and Use Tax reporting process.
12. Manage Travel and Entertainment process and work with team to execute payments.

Candidate skills & requirements

Qualifications:
Education -
Required: Bachelor of Science in Accounting
Experience -
Required: Minimum of 5 years of heavy involvement managing all general ledger related transactions to include, but not limited to: Inventory, Cash, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Sales and Use Tax, Reporting, Fixed Assets, Accruals, Revenue Recognition, and Manufacturing Variances.

Required: Strong understanding of GAAP and IFRS.
Strong understanding of manufacturing variances and capitalized inventory.
Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills.
Strong analytical skills and communication skills.
Self-starter with the ability to work independently and take ownership of responsibilities.
Highly motivated individual with a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Listed above are the ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS of this job classification. Employees in this job classification may be required to perform various other duties including but not limited to training, administration, and housekeeping. In addition, employees in this job classification are responsible for the quality, quantity and timeliness of the product or service they provide. They will carry out those duties, in a safe and cooperative manner, per established policies, practices and procedures. Management reserves the right to add, modify, change or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Annual salary

$105,000 - $130,000 commensurate with experience

Job location

Job location

North America, United States, New York

City (-ies)

225 Erie Street 14086 Lancaster, New York

Applicant criteria

Minimum education level achieved

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum experience level required

More than 5 years

Additional Languages preferred

English (Fluent)

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

Yes

About Safran

Safran is a French multinational aerospace and defense company. It designs, manufactures, and sells aircraft engines, rocket engines, and other aerospace components. Safran is also involved in the defense industry, producing optronics, avionics, and other defense systems. The company has partnerships with several other aerospace and defense companies, including General Electric and Boeing. Safran has operations in over 60 countries and employs over 95,000 people.
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