Jet Aviation Looking for Director of Finance at West Palm Beach, FL Full Time

Director of Finance

West Palm Beach, Florida

Added 26/10/2022

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Position Summary:

As the Director Finance you will be responsible for successfully managing all accounting, controlling, financial planning, and analysis functions for Flight Services. You will be collaborating closely with the operational VP’s in the Flight Services division, as well as with the US FP&A head to ensure that the finance function in Flight Services is globally aligned and executed effectively. This is a hybrid position out of our location in West Palm Beach, FL.

Main Responsibilities:

Perform all general ledger accounting functions, through the monthly closing and preparation of operating statements.

Prepare month month-end financial reports for Flight Services operations leaders and global finance reporting.

Supervise and direct finance functions for Flight Services area.

Prepare annual budget and monthly forecasts.

Analyze and report variations from budget and forecast.

Create monthly and quarterly cash flow forecasts.

Perform contract reviews and approve new customer and vendor contracts.

Manage accounts receivable collections, monitor potential collection issues and work a cross internal departments to eliminate bad debt risks.

Assist with implementation of new accounting and operational software.

Assist with standardization of policies across all Flight Services LOB’s.

Manage insurance policy negotiations and claims reviews.

Oversee FET, sales and use tax as well as other local state returns.

Continuously review existing financial processes to identify and recommend improvements.

Monitor and implement internal controls to protect company assets.

Enforce operational adherence with company Delegation of Authority (DoA) and compliance guidelines.

Represent Jet Aviation as one company internally and externally with industry groups, regulatory bodies and the General Dynamics network.

Other duties may be assigned, as needed.

Prepare ad hoc reports and perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform office or non -manual essential duties satisfactorily. The administrative requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Highly sophisticated understanding of accounting

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or similar from an accredited university

Master’s degree and/or CPA are preferred

Minimum of 7 years’ experience in related role or field

Experience working with an ERP accounting system (SAP preferred)

Ability to work autonomously and in high pressure environment

Well organized, detail oriented, and acc accurate

Strong oral and written communication skills

Flexibility in responding to unanticipated situations

Proactive approach to problem solving, analytical mind

Able to travel as needed

Must be able to pass a ten-year background check and pre-employment drug test.

Must be at least 21 years of age.

Must be able to read, write and speak the English language fluently.

Desired Characteristics:

Autonomous, well organized, detail oriented, and accurate.

Able to work under pressure and multitask ensuring the results are of highest quality and accuracy.

Able to organize and prioritize workload to meet deadlines, goals, and objectives.

Familiar with aviation terminologies and flight system.

Experience overseeing preparation of financial reports.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Intuitive and thinks outside outside-of -the -box to provide feedback and suggestions to improve processes and efficiencies.

Strong personal and ethical values that align with Jet Aviation values.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (“EEO status”). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement

Physical Demands / Work Environment

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met 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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk or sit. The employee is occasionally required to climbs or balance, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds over their heads. Specific vision required for this job include, close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee must be able to work in both a heavy maintenance environment and in upscale customer areas. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate with occasional high volume when aircrafts arrive/depart. The employee is frequently exposed to vibration. Occasional fuel fumes may permeate the workplace. Employee must be willing and able to work in all types of weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud. The Hangar environment may be extreme hot and cold during certain seasons of the year.

Equal Employment Opportunity has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at Jet Aviation, where individuals are hired, employed, recognized, and advance based upon their individual skills and abilities and without regard to an individual’s race, color, national origin, age, religion, physical or mental disability status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, transgender status, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation and related medical conditions), status as a protected veteran or any status or characteristic protected from employment discrimination under applicable federal, state and local laws (“EEO status”). This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, recruitment and hiring, compensation, benefits, promotions, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, and opportunities for training and advancement.