Manager, Technical Operations Inventory Accounting

Delta Air Lines, Inc.; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Profit sharing program

401(k) with company contributions up

Paid time off

Comprehensive health benefits

Fertility support and parental leave

Wellbeing programs

Flight privileges

Career development

Discounts through Deltaperks

Job summary

Delta Air Lines, Inc. in Atlanta seeks a Manager, Technical Operations Inventory Accounting to lead inventory accounting, reporting, and control for spare parts and MRO assets.

You will own capitalization, transfers, and retirements within the Fixed Asset System, while ensuring SOX compliance and strong internal controls. You will partner with Operations Finance and Technical Operations leadership to drive process improvements, mentor staff, and support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field required.
• Five years related work experience using Microsoft Excel, MS Power BI, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Word.
• Solid understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and SEC reports).
• Knowledge of accounting principles, terms and processes.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, strong business acumen and robust analytical skills.
• The ability to work independently to analyze complex accounting issues.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership required to promote cross-divisional coordination.
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Operations inventory accounting, reporting, and control activities.
• Oversee accounting for spare parts inventory, including capitalization, transfers, and retirements within the Fixed Asset System.
• Review and approve journal entries, significant asset transactions, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules.
• Prepare and review inventory reporting, asset roll forwards, cash flow analyses, and ad hoc financial reporting.
• Oversee asset audits and support SOX compliance and internal control requirements.
• Leverage technology, including AI (and data strategy), to design effective, modern, and streamlined processes, policies and controls.
• Mentor and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals and cultivate an engaged and highly motivated team.
• Develop and implement accounting processes and controls to support evolving business needs and organizational growth.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and Technical Operations leadership on inventory and asset accounting matters.
• Support strategic financial initiatives and business transformation efforts.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

SharePoint

PowerPoint

Word

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

CPA (preferred)

Public company month-end close experience

Understanding of Delta’s financial systems

Tools

SAP FCCS

Job description

How You'll Help Us Keep Climbing (Overview & Key Responsibilities)

The Manager, Technical Operations Inventory Accounting is responsible for the overall accounting, reporting, and control environment for Technical Operations spare parts inventory and MRO inventory assets. This role owns inventory accounting processes, including the capitalization, transfer, and retirement of assets within the Fixed Asset System, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.

The position serves as a trusted advisor to Operations Finance and Technical Operations leadership, providing guidance on complex inventory and asset accounting matters, supporting strategic financial initiatives, and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Operations inventory accounting, reporting, and control activities
• Oversee accounting for spare parts inventory, including capitalization, transfers, and retirements within the Fixed Asset System
• Review and approve journal entries, significant asset transactions, account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules
• Prepare and review inventory reporting, asset roll forwards, cash flow analyses, and ad hoc financial reporting
• Oversee asset audits and support SOX compliance and internal control requirements
• Leverage technology, including AI (and data strategy), to design effective, modern, and streamlined processes, policies and controls
• Mentor and develop a team of accounting and finance professionals and cultivate an engaged and highly motivated team
• Develop and implement accounting processes and controls to support evolving business needs and organizational growth
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and Technical Operations leadership on inventory and asset accounting matters
• Support strategic financial initiatives and business transformation efforts

This role combines technical accounting expertise, large data and analytics, people leadership, financial controllership, and business partnership to ensure the integrity of inventory and asset accounting while supporting the strategic objectives of Technical Operations and Finance.

What You Need To Succeed (Minimum Qualifications)

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field required
• Five years related work experience using Microsoft Excel, MS Power Bi, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Word required
• Solid understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow and SEC reports)
• Knowledge of accounting principles, terms and processes
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, strong business acumen and robust analytical skills
• The ability to work independently to analyze complex accounting issues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership required to promote cross-divisional coordination
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, and personal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in the United States.

What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in finance, accounting or other related field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience in overseeing monthly close processes in a large public company
• Understanding of Delta’s financial systems and operations
• SAP/FCCS experience a plus
• Proven track record of successfully navigating a cross-functional, matrixed organization

Benefits And Perks To Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees.

Benefits

Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform Unstoppable Together
• Access to over 500 discounts, specialty savings and voluntary benefits through Deltaperks such as car and hotel rentals and auto, home, and pet insurance, legal services, and childcare