GL Accounting Manager

ForeFlight; Englewood (CO); Hybrid; USD 122,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Open PTO Policy

401(k) with company matching

Paid parental leave

Flight Training Rewards

Job summary

Jeppesen ForeFlight is seeking a seasoned GL Accounting Manager to own the general ledger, monthly/quarterly/year-end close, intercompany and multi-currency accounting in Englewood, CO, on a hybrid schedule.

You will lead a team of accountants, partner with FP&A, Revenue, Tax and Treasury, and drive process improvements in a fast-growing, subscription-driven software business.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Hands-on intercompany accounting and foreign currency transactions.
• Experience with SOX controls and external auditors.
• Proficiency with a major ERP (Oracle, NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close with ownership of close calendar and tasks.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, amortization, assets, and adjustments.
• Own balance sheet reconciliations and timely resolution of variances.
• Maintain chart of accounts and ERP configuration in partnership with Finance Systems.
• Prepare and review flux analyses and variance commentary for management reporting.
• Oversee intercompany transactions, billing, settlements, and eliminations.
• Manage foreign currency remeasurement and translation, FX revaluation, and reconciliations.
• Coordinate with international teams and Treasury on reporting and cash positions.
• Own design and execution of GL/close controls in support of SOX 404.
• Serve as primary contact for auditors; prepare PBC schedules.
• Identify control gaps and drive remediation; support testing.

Skills

US GAAP

SOX controls

Intercompany accounting

Foreign currency

ERP proficiency

Excel

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or equivalent certification

Tools

Oracle

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

GL Accounting Manager

Englewood, CO (hybrid)

About Jeppesen ForeFlight

Jeppesen ForeFlight is a leading provider of aviation software and data, serving pilots, flight departments, airlines, and military operators worldwide. Our products help aviators plan, fly, and stay safe, and our finance team plays a critical role in supporting the growth of a global, subscription-driven business.

Position Summary

The GL Accounting Manager owns the general ledger and the monthly, quarterly, and annual close for Jeppesen ForeFlight. This leader manages a team of accountants, ensures accurate and timely financial reporting under U.S. GAAP, oversees intercompany and multi-currency accounting across global entities, and maintains a strong internal control environment that supports audit and SOX requirements. The role partners closely with FP&A, Revenue Accounting, Tax, Treasury, and business stakeholders. This is not a maintenance role. This position will be required to identify problems, propose solutions and execute on those solutions in a timely manner. Hybrid schedule (2-3 days per week) based in Englewood, CO. Workload increases around period-end close and audit cycles.

Key Responsibilities

Close & General Ledger

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including close calendar, task ownership, and timely, accurate completion.
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, prepaid amortization, fixed asset activity, and other adjustments.
• Own balance sheet account reconciliations and ensure variances and reconciling items are identified and resolved timely.
• Maintain the chart of accounts, account mapping, and ERP configuration in partnership with Finance Systems.
• Prepare and review flux analyses and variance commentary for management reporting.

Intercompany & Multi-Currency

• Oversee intercompany transactions, billing, settlement, and eliminations across legal entities.
• Manage foreign currency remeasurement and translation, FX revaluation, and related reconciliations.
• Coordinate with international finance teams and Treasury on entity-level reporting and cash positions.

Controls, Audit & Compliance

• Own design, documentation, and execution of key GL and close controls in support of SOX 404 compliance.
• Serve as a primary contact for internal and external auditors; prepare PBC schedules and respond to audit requests.
• Identify control gaps and drive remediation; support management testing and deficiency evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and U.S. GAAP; assist with technical accounting memos as needed.

Team Leadership & Process Improvement

• Manage, coach, and develop GL and staff accountants; set priorities, review work, and conduct performance reviews.
• Drive close acceleration, automation, and standardization of reconciliation and journal entry processes.
• Partner with Revenue Accounting, AP, Payroll, Tax, FP&A, and Treasury to ensure clean cross-functional handoffs.
• Support special projects, including system implementations, acquisitions integration, and statutory or tax-related reporting.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory or management role.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and month-end close processes.
• Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting and foreign currency transactions.
• Experience with SOX controls and working with external auditors.
• Proficiency with a major ERP (e.g., Oracle, NetSuite, SAP) and advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to manage competing deadlines.

Preferred

• CPA or equivalent certification.
• Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) experience.
• Experience in a SaaS, software, or technology company, including subscription and deferred revenue conceptsExperience with reconciliation and close-management tools (e.g., BlackLine, FloQast)
• Experience in a multinational or acquisition-driven environment.

Core Competencies

Attention to detail and accuracy; analytical and problem-solving ability; ownership and accountability; collaborative leadership; adaptability in a fast-paced, growing environment; and a continuous-improvement mindset.

Why You Should Join (USA):

At Jeppesen ForeFlight, we know you want a rewarding career. To do that, you need challenging projects, a good work environment, and awesome coworkers. We believe in our employees, and we empower them to make a direct impact on our products and services messaging. We strive to provide our team and their loved ones with a world-class benefits experience, focused on supporting their physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing. Our benefits package includes but not limited to the following:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance with Employer paid health premiums
• Open PTO Policy
• 401(k) with up to 10% company matching and immediate vesting
• 12 Weeks Paid Parent Leave
• Flight Training Rewards

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well market and business considerations: Summary Pay Range: $122,000-$150,000

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