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FlightSafety International · 22 hours ago

Director, Division Controller

DFW Metroplex

Full-time

Onsite

Director/Executive

10+ years exp

FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company, providing training for aviation professionals globally. The Director, Division Controller will manage accounting policies and procedures for the FlightSafety Defense business unit, ensuring accurate financial reporting and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Aerospace

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and oversight to accounting team including development and implementation of policies, internal controls, and financial reporting processes

Lead team to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting close process on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis and compliance with regulatory requirements and company-established accounting policies and procedures

Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing defense policies and procedures

Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls

Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors

Lead and oversee various audits to ensure consistency, accuracy, and timeliness of submissions and controls while meeting the requirements of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), and FlightSafety Service Corporation’s disclosure statement

Analyze financial results and work with VP, Finance and VP, Corporate Controller to provide senior leadership with an understanding of FlightSafety Defense’s financial performance and the financial effect of business plans, strategies, and policy

Develop and master the understanding of Costpoint, the ERP system, and how it impacts FlightSafety Defense’s Financial Reporting; Support with user access, system set up and data (e.g., cost centers, accounts, indirect projects, pools, vendors, customers, etc.)

Perform technical accounting research and provide financial and accounting advice to internal stakeholders

Lead by example, establish cohesive team culture and positive environment, coach and develop team members

Collaborate with other departments and lead process improvement projects and initiatives

Qualification

GAAPCostpointDCAALeadershipSAPHyperion Financial ReportingInternal controlsMicrosoft ExcelAnalytical skillsCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

10+ years of Industry Accounting experience

7+ years of leadership and management experience

Experience in government service contracting organization

Advanced knowledge of GAAP

Working knowledge of SAP, Deltek CostPoint, Hyperion Financial Reporting and/or similar financial ERPs

Working knowledge of U.S. Government cost-plus contract accounting requirements GAAP, IFRS, DCMA, DCAA, CAS standards

Internal controls, consolidation, and reporting experience in a corporate environment

Proven ability to lead and develop a team of accounting professionals

Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Proficient with full Microsoft Office suite

Demonstrated ability to understand and meet the needs of internal and external customers

Action and results oriented - set strategic goals and achieve those goals

Strong adaptability, communication, organization, and analytical skills

Preferred

Additional financial certifications, such as Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Actuarial skills, helpful

Company

FlightSafety International

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FlightSafety International is a provider of professional aviation training, simulation equipment and software. It is a sub-organization of Berkshire Hathaway.

Founded in 1951

New York, New York, USA

1001-5000 employees