Director, Division Controller - FlightSafety International

Purpose of Position

The Director, Accounting Controller at FlightSafety Simulations is responsible for coordinating and managing the accounting function comprised of General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff. The position is responsible for ensuring that key internal controls are in place, and that processes are compliant with internal and external rules and regulations. The Director, Accounting Controller is also responsible for working with the VP, Corporate Controller to identify, develop and implement best practices and maintain key relationships with stakeholders.

Tasks and 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 FlightSafety 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.
• Manage internal and external audit requests, working closely with staff to provide adequate supporting details, documentation, and execution of action items to address findings.
• Analyze financial results and work with VP Finance and VP Corporate Controller to provide senior leadership with an understanding of FlightSafety Simulations financial performance and the financial effect of business plans, strategies, and policy.
• Develop and master the understanding of Syteline, the ERP system, and how it impacts FlightSafety Simulation’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. 

Minimum Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA Preferred

Minimum Experience

• 10+ years of Industry Accounting experience
• 7+ years of leadership and management experience

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Strong knowledge in U.S Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and Sarbanes-Oxley Compliance.
• Proficient experience utilizing Microsoft products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).  
• Experience with Syteline or similar ERP system.
• Knowledge of job cost accounting concepts preferred.
• Action and results oriented - sets goals and achieve those goals.
• Possess initiative, confidence, and drive to achieve results without explicit direction or detailed instructions.
• Ability to interact with various levels of leadership in a professional manner.
• Proven attention to details, pride, and ownership in work.  
• Good supervisory, communication, negotiation, analytical, project management, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team of accounting professionals.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met and/or encountered by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.