Site Financial Controller
Date: Sep 5, 2024
Location: El Cajon, CA, US
Company: GKN Aerospace Careers
Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.
GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we’re inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We’re proud to play a part in protecting the world’s democracies. And we’re committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 16,000 employees across 33 manufacturing sites in 12 countries we serve over 90% of the world’s aircraft and engine manufacturers and achieved sales of £3.35 bn.in 2023. There are no limits to where you can take your career.
Job Summary
The Site Financial Controller independently performs assigned accounting functions requiring the application of accounting principles and practices for GKN Aerospace.
Job Responsibilities
• Establishes and coordinates the implementation of accounting control procedures
• Key enabler of the annual budget and longer term strategic plans
• Ensures integrity and accuracy within the process
• Supervises a team of 3-4 direct reports and manages all accounting operations including A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting, Inventory Accounting and Revenue Recognition.
• Executes monthly financial forecasts based on internal review(s) between Operations and Business Lines
• Prepare and deliver month-end, quarter-end and year-end closing activities, corporate reporting and balance sheet reconciliation.
• Facilitates physical inventory count and controls along with final reconciliation process
• Leads preparation for RU(s) internal and external audits with presentations, obtaining documentation and supporting technical accounting matters
• Financial tracking of site(s) conversion cost, cash, and inventory reconciliation
• Lead driver on data analytics supporting throughput accounting, production cell analysis, hourly rates, all while teaming with internal functions to identify business opportunities
• Internal & external reporting requirements, including business analytics platforms.
• Provide guidance on standard pricing system management and corresponding variance analysis
• Performs other duties, tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management to support the company’s goals and objectives
Job Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required, CPA/CMA preferred
• 10+ years of financial experience in roles of increasing responsibility
• 5+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, Aerospace preferred
• 5 years of experience managing direct or indirect reports.
• Must be a US Person per program requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Previous experience with government contract accounting is strongly preferred
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting practices (GAAP) and all related legislation and regulation, including both cost and general accounting disciplines
• Strong soft and interpersonal skills
• Excellent computer skills including Excel, Word, Access and PowerPoint
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and skills
• Accounting Regulations & Standards
• Accounting Process & Understanding
• Production Systems Knowledge
• Analytical Skills
• Problem Solving
• Internal Control
Compensation Range
The targeted salary range for this position is $139,520 - $174,400.
We’ll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?
A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working
Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we’ve created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It’s a culture that won us ‘The Best Workplace Culture Award’. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.
We’re also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.
We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.
Nearest Major Market: San Diego