Safran DSI Business Unit: Testing & Telemetry
POSITION PROFILE:We are actively seeking a Senior Finance Manager who serves as the accounting and reporting leader for the Testing & Telemetry and Space Solutions business units and is responsible for the month, quarter, and year end close processes; reporting and analysis of actual results; internal controls; accounts payable; and account reconciliations. This role partners closely with the business units' Controller and DSI finance leadership to ensure financial integrity and support management decision-making while maintaining compliance with corporate policies and U.S. GAAP.
The Senior Finance Manager acts as a trusted advisor to business management by translating financial results into actionable business insights and ensuring strong financial governance.
RESPONSIBILITIES:- Financial Leadership
- Actively manage and lead all accounting activities for the Testing & Telemetry and Space Solutions business units.
- Provide financial guidance to business unit management and staff.
- Serve as the primary accounting business partner supporting business unit operational decisions.
- Drive a culture of accountability, financial discipline, and continuous improvement.
- Work cross-functionally within finance and the business units to support projects and requirements of the teams.
- Financial Reporting
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes for the business units in collaboration with the Controller and DSI finance.
- Provide clear and actionable P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and operational performance analysis.
- Monitor and interpret key business metrics and report variances against budget and forecast.
- Prepare and validate monthly financial slides for business and corporate leadership meetings.
- Internal Controls & Compliance
- Ensure compliance with and stay up to date on corporate accounting policies and U.S. GAAP.
- Maintain strong internal controls to ensure accuracy and reliability of financial reporting.
- Support internal and external audit activities in a concise and timely manner.
- Operational Finance
- Partner with operations, sales, supply chain, and other functional leaders to provide finance and accounting support as needed.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend best practices.
- Drive automation and standardization where possible across financial workflows.
- Leadership
- Lead, mentor, and develop assigned finance and accounting staff.
- Foster collaboration between the business unit and DSI finance organization.
- Actively support talent development and succession planning.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: - Manage the Assistant Controller, Senior Accountant, and Accounting Assistant (AP)
WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- 8-12+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience including financial reporting, accounting, and business partnership
- Previous leadership experience supervising finance or accounting professionals
- Strong accounting background in a mid or large size corporation including the ability to work successfully in a matrixed organization
- Requisite knowledge of US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Financial statement reporting and analysis skills
- Internal controls and risk management background
- Strong experience using Excel in an accounting and finance function
- Self-starter, able to find, learn, and absorb information quickly
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Excellent analytical, critical thinking, organizational, and oral and written communication skills
- Requires U.S. Citizenship
IDEALLY, YOU'LL ALSO HAVE:- CPA or CMA a plus
- SAP or similar ERP system knowledge with implementation experience a plus
- Experience working for a company reporting under IAS/IFRS preferred
- Familiarity with financial reporting and business intelligence tools preferred
- Fluency in the French language is a plus
- TRAVEL: Monthly travel is expected for this position to Norcross, GA or Parker, CO
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the role.
