Aviation Accounting Manager

transmedics; Andover (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical with HRA/Blue Cross

Dental

Vision

401K Plan

Stock Purchase Plan

Flexible Spending Account

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Job summary

TransMedics, Inc. is seeking an Aviation Accounting Manager to partner with aviation teams, oversee accruals, reconciliations, and inventory reporting, and ensure GAAP and SOX compliance.

The role requires independent problem solving, process improvements, and collaboration with auditors across multiple systems. The ideal candidate has 5+ years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s degree in a related field, and strong communication skills to support tax filings, audits, and financial reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of accounting experience with accrual accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger audits.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX 404 requirements.
• Ability to analyze data, identify trends, and propose actionable solutions.
• Independent worker with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review and record monthly, quarterly, and year‑end accruals to ensure accuracy and GAAP compliance.
• Perform account reconciliations across multiple software programs to general ledger data and spare parts inventory records.
• Track, reconcile and report maintenance inventory and part consumption.
• Ensure GL accuracy by reviewing accounts, reconciling discrepancies, and booking necessary adjustments.
• Reconcile and prepare entries for prepaid expenses, amortization, fixed assets and related accounts.
• Identify and report expense data to capitalize assets related to aviation expenses.
• Support month, quarter and year‑end closing with timely entries and adjustments.
• Coordinate with internal and external auditors providing documentation and explanations.
• Review financial data and reports to prepare schedules and reconciliations for audits.
• Prepare variance analyses and management summaries on financial performance.

Job description

Job Description:

The Aviation Accounting Manager will be a critical business partner to the aviation teams and be responsible for overseeing key accounting processes. This role requires a detail-oriented professional with deep expertise in U.S., and the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance, efficiency, and business support. The ideal candidate will operate independently, solve complex problems, and drive process improvements while fostering a culture of accountability and financial discipline.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare, review and record monthly, quarterly, and year-end accruals to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Perform account reconciliations across multiple software programs to general ledger data and spare parts inventory records.
• Track, reconcile and report maintenance inventory and part consumption.
• Ensure the accuracy of general ledger by reviewing accounts, reconciling discrepancies, preparing necessary adjustments and booking entries to ensure completeness.
• Reconcile, and prepare entries for prepaid expenses, amortization schedules, fixed assets and other accounts.
• Identify and report expense data to capitalize assets as it relates to aviation expenses.
• Collaborate and assist in the month, quarter and year-end closing process, ensuring the accuracy of financial system entries and adjustments while meeting strict financial deadlines.
• Collaborate with internal and external auditors during audit processes, providing necessary documentation and explanations.
• Review financial data and reports to prepare supporting schedules and reconciliations for internal and external audit requirements.
• Prepare results summary and fluctuation and trends analyses to relevant management teams.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, or other relevant accounting standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial reporting.
• Support tax filings, regulatory reporting requirements and other projects as needed.
• Perform other TransMedics tasks and duties as assigned/required.

MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will not have management responsibilities.

PHYSICAL ATTRIBUTES

This position does not have physical attribute requirements.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field (required).
• 5+ years of experience accounting experience, with a strong background in accrual accounting, reconciliations, and general ledger audits
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and SOX 404 requirements
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify trends, and recommend actionable solutions.
• Proven ability to operate independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in a healthcare, life sciences, or aviation industry.
• Ability to travel between Bozeman, MT, Andover, MA and Dallas, TX as needed to facilitate month-end close and other projects.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across departments and levels.

Every Organ Wasted is a Life Not Saved.

TransMedics, Inc. is a commercial-stage medical technology company transforming organ transplant therapy for patients worldwide. Our mission is to help save more patients' lives by increasing access to viable donor organs for those who are awaiting an organ transplant. To accomplish this mission, we partner closely with transplant stakeholders worldwide and help expand their access to healthy donor organs, while delivering the highest quality technology, service, clinical care and outcomes.

Driven by a passion for improving patient care, we make the impossible possible and keep our employees at the center of everything we do. Together, we strive to enhance the quality of life for transplant recipients and their families, fostering hope and healing in the journey toward better health.

Maximize your potential at TransMedics, Inc.

www.TransMedics.com

Employee Benefit

• Medical with Health Reimbursement Account through Blue Cross/Blue Shield of MA
• Dental
• Vision
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• 401K Plan
• Pet insurance
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan

TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

TransMedics is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, age, disability or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by