Assistant Controller

Cessna Aircraft Company; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aviation company is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee financial operations for a $4 billion business unit. The role involves managing a team, ensuring compliance, and driving process improvements. Ideal candidates will have extensive finance experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in SAP. Join us to shape the future of aviation with a collaborative team-focused environment.

Benefits

Every other Friday off

80 hours of PTO

120 hours of vacation

12-13 paid holidays

6 weeks parental leave

On-site health facilities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related experience in Finance/Accounting.
• CPA certification is required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee reporting and compliance of internal controls over financial reporting.
• Lead and develop accounting team members.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance

Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Job Description - Assistant Controller (332582)

Job Number:

332582

We’re more than aviation experts, we’re pioneers. We challenge what’s possible. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering. And we want you.

Bring your skills and experience to work closely with business unit accounting personnel, site controllers, and Program Finance personnel to ensure that all business unit data is consolidated into the monthly close. This individual will be a working manager with the ability to initiate change, drive continuous process improvement, ensure detail accuracy, and manage priorities without sacrificing schedule. Work style must be collaborative, matrix management-oriented, with a team focus and exceptional communication skills. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic individual who wants to grow the business unit and their career. The Assistant Controller will report directly to the Bell Controller. Supported by a business unit Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager, Disbursements Manager, and related staff, the Assistant Controller is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the financial close process and reporting of financial information to our corporate parent and business unit collections and disbursements. This role oversees a $4 billion+ business unit with 8,500+ employees, manufacturing operations in Fort Worth, Canada, and Tennessee, and service operations across the US, Amsterdam, Singapore, Czech Republic, Australia, and Japan.

What you’ll be doing as an Assistant Controller:

• Partner with the Bell Controller to solve key organizational questions and collaborate with functional leaders to develop and present executive recommendations.
• Evaluate technical accounting issues and draft position papers as needed.
• Oversee reporting and compliance of internal controls over financial reporting with internal and external auditors.
• Drive changes and initiate process improvements within SAP and general ledger processes.
• Identify, create, and implement opportunities to expand financial support and partnership.
• Lead and develop accounting team members, fostering an engaging team environment.
• This is a managerial role with direct reports.

Skills You Bring To this Role:

• A desire to delve into issues and understand their impact on the company thoroughly.
• Ability to identify root causes and develop corrective action plans to prevent recurrence and surprises.
• Effective communication skills, capable of summarizing details for management review.
• Project management skills to prioritize tasks without compromising schedules.
• Leadership ability to motivate cross-functional teams and achieve strategic goals.
• Hands-on experience managing monthly accounting close using SAP in a large manufacturing setting with multiple sites is preferred.
• Some travel may be required.

What you need to be successful:

• 10+ years of related experience in Finance/Accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or a relevant field is required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA is preferred.
• CPA certification is required.
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

What we offer you in return:

Benefits include every other Friday off with our 9/80 work schedule, 80 hours of PTO, 120 hours of vacation, 12-13 paid holidays, 6 weeks parental leave, on-site health facilities, access to Employee Resource Groups, and more.

Join us to make your mark on the future of aviation. Let’s make history together.

We are committed to fostering a culture driven by diversity, innovation, and purpose.

EEO Statement: Textron is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This position may require compliance with ITAR/EAR regulations; eligible non-U.S. persons must meet access requirements.