CFM Accounting Leader

Safran; Grapevine (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

CFM Materials LP is seeking an Accounting Team Leader near the Dallas–Fort Worth area to oversee daily accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain compliance.

You will manage the accounts payable team, coordinate monthly closings, and prepare financial statements. The role requires US GAAP knowledge and a collaborative, fast-paced work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced setting.
• Good understanding of US GAAP.

Responsibilities

• Performs full cycle accounting including: Manage the monthly closing with the finance team
• Prepares, reviews and uploads journal entries
• Generates and review financial statements
• Consolidation reporting in cooperation with the financial analyst and CFO
• Responsible for all tax reporting and compliance
• Creates and communicates monthly reporting
• Manage payable clerk(s) and specialist(s)
• Cooperates with the staff accountant and other departments
• Manages external auditors
• Lead projects related to the accounting department

Skills

Detail oriented

Positive Interactions

Analytical Problem Solver

Adaptability

Confidentiality

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Organizational Details:

CFM Materials LP is a joint venture of GE and Safran Aircraft Engines and is the world's largest provider of used serviceable material for CFM56 engines. We support companies worldwide through warehouses and sales offices near DFW Airport (TX, USA), Amsterdam (Netherlands), Cardiff (Wales) and Singapore. In addition to its core operation, the company also sells surplus inventories for CFM International and provides inventory for its parent companies' MRO (maintenance, repair and overhaul) network around the world.

Role Description:

The Accounting Team Leader oversees daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and efficient financial reporting and compliance. This role involves managing the account payables team, coordinating closing processes, and preparing financial statements. The individual will maintain financial integrity and support the organization's strategic objectives.

Essential Functions/Responsibilities:

• Performs full cycle accounting including:
  • Manage the monthly closing with the finance team
  • Prepares, reviews and uploads journal entries
  • Generates and review financial statements
• In charge of ensuring the accuracy of the accounting information
  • Develops and maintains timely and accurate quarterly financial statements
  • Supervise daily bank reconciliations
  • Prepare and formalize monthly reconciliations
  • Review and process payment batches
  • Manage third parties setup
• Consolidation reporting in cooperation with the financial analyst and chief financial officer.
• Responsible for all tax reporting and compliance
• Creates and communicates monthly reporting
• Manage payable clerk(s) and specialist(s)
• Cooperates with the staff accountant and other departments
• Manages external auditors
• Manage/lead projects related to the accounting department

Competencies:

• Detail Oriented – the ability to be thorough and accurate when accomplishing task
• Positive Interactions - Must have excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication and demonstrate the ability to work in a collaborative team environment
• Analytical Problem Solver – the ability to collect and analyze information and use that information to resolve problems
• Adaptability – Must have the ability to balance competing priorities in a fast-paced work environment
• Confidentiality – the ability to collect, analyze, and process sensitive information in a private, secure manner. Candidate Education and Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 3+ years of experience in a fast-paced setting
• Good understanding of US GAAP

Desirable:

• Public accounting background preferred, does not have to be Big 4
• CPA or progress towards preferred
• Understanding of French a plus

Additional Eligibility Requirements:

• Understanding of accounting processes, procedures and internal controls
• Understanding of general ledger coding
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and highly skilled in Excel.