AEROCONTACT ยท 6 days ago
Accounting & Finance Manager (H/F) - SAFRAN ELECTRONICS & DEFENSE AVIONICS USA, LLC
Safran Electronics & Defense is a high-tech international group operating in aerospace, space, and defense sectors. They are seeking an experienced Accounting & Finance Manager to oversee accounting functions, financial reporting, and project-based finance management, ensuring accuracy and guiding collaboration across business units.
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Responsibilities
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
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
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
Qualification
Required
CPA required (active or inactive accepted)
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (Master's preferred)
Minimum 5-7 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
Preferred
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Experience with ERP systems; SAP preferred
Company
AEROCONTACT
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Funding
Current Stage
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