MD, Division Finance

American Airlines; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel Perks

Health Benefits

Wellness Programs

401(k) Program

Additional Benefits

Job summary

American Airlines is seeking a Managing Director, Division Finance in Fort Worth, TX. Lead financial planning, budgeting, and headcount processes for the division and partner with Corporate Finance to ensure adherence to guidelines and best practices.

You will drive headcount and capital planning, monitor monthly performance, and collaborate across departments to analyze expenses and opportunities while guiding senior management and stakeholders through complex financial decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent experience/training; Advanced Degree (MBA) or Advanced Certification (CPA) preferred
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing cross-departmental teams
• 10 years of experience with financial processes and systems
• Experience with budget tracking, variance reporting, cost analysis, and reporting performance metrics

Responsibilities

• Oversees financial planning and budgeting for the organization
• Coordinates and prepares annual operating and headcount budgets
• Coordinates with the division and Corporate Finance regarding cost control, strategic, and financial initiatives; monitors and reports monthly spending performance
• Assists division management in the preparation and analysis of headcount, capital, and operating expense requests
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders on invoice issues
• Reviews/approves

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline

MBA or Advanced Certification (CPA) preferred

Tools

SAP

Hyperion

Alteryx

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location:DFW Headquarters Building 8 (DFW-SV08)
Cities:Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID:88834

Job Description

Intro

Are you ready to explore a world of possibilities, both at work and during your time off? Join our American Airlines family, and you’ll travel the world, grow your expertise and become the best version of you. As you embark on a new journey, you’ll tackle challenges with flexibility and grace, learning new skills and advancing your career while having the time of your life. Feel free to enrich both your personal and work life and hop on board!

Why you'll love this job

The Managing Director, Division Finance oversees all aspects of the division operating and headcount planning process and coordinates budget and financial results with Corporate Finance, Division Senior Management, and Corporate Accounting to ensure compliance with corporate financial guidelines, policies, and procedures.

What you'll do

This list is intended to reflect the current job but there may be additional essential functions (and certainly non-essential job functions) that are not referenced. Management will modify the job or require other tasks be performed whenever it is deemed appropriate to do so, observing, of course, any legal obligations including any collective bargaining obligations.

• Oversees financial planning and budgeting for the organization
• Coordinates and prepares annual operating and headcount budgets
• Coordinates with the division and Corporate Finance regarding various cost control, strategic, and financial initiatives; monitors and reports monthly spending performance
• Assists division management in the preparation and analysis of headcount, capital, and operating expense requests
• Collaborates with external and internal customers on invoice issues
• Reviews/approves

All you'll need for success

Minimum Qualifications- Education & Prior Job Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related discipline, or equivalent experience/training; Advanced Degree (MBA) or Advanced Certification (CPA) preferred
• 10 years of progressive leadership experience managing cross-departmental team
• 10 years of experience with financial processes and systems
• Prior experience with budget tracking, variance reporting, cost analysis, and developing & reporting performance metrics

Skills, Licenses & Certifications

• Demonstrates the highest standards or personal ethics and integrity
• Ability to think strategically, negotiate skillfully, digest complex details, and use sound judgment & initiative in making decisions
• Exceptional problem solving, analytical, and critical thinking ability
• Exceptional team building, leadership, and decision-making skills
• Ability to explain financial and accounting concepts to non-financial audiences
• Ability to influence through outstanding interpersonal skills and build collaborative relationships with, and consensus amongst, multiple stakeholders with varying points of view
• Ability to coach, mentor, and serve as a role model for all Finance team members
• Excellent communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with ability to handle complex topics comfortably and to interact effectively with all levels, both verbally and written
• Proven ability to build and facilitate relationships at all levels of the organization, both internally and externally
• Ability to be flexible in rapidly changing conditions and priorities, and to redirect managers and teams toward new objectives; ability to embrace ambiguity and enable clarity
• Proficiency in financial software, project management and BI tools including the Microsoft Office Suite, Hyperion, Alteryx, and SAP

What you'll get

Feel free to take advantage of all that American Airlines has to offer:

• Travel Perks: Ready to explore the world? You, your family and your friends can reach 365 destinations on more than 6,800 daily flights across our global network.
• Health Benefits: On day one, you’ll have access to your health, dental, prescription and vision benefits to help you stay well. And that’s just the start, we also offer virtual doctor visits, flexible spending accounts and more.
• Wellness Programs: We want you to be the best version of yourself – that’s why our wellness programs provide you with all the right tools, resources and support you need.
• 401(k) Program: Available upon hire and, depending on the workgroup, employer contributions to your 401(k) program are available after one year.
• Additional Benefits: Other great benefits include our Employee Assistance Program, pet insurance and discounts on hotels, cars, cruises and more

Feel free to be yourself at American

From the team members we hire to the customers we serve, inclusion and diversity are the foundation of the dynamic workforce at American Airlines. Our 20+ Team Member Business Resource Groups are focused on connecting our team members to our customers, suppliers, communities and shareholders, helping team members reach their full potential and creating an inclusive work environment to meet and exceed the needs of our diverse world.
Are you ready to feel a tremendous sense of pride and satisfaction as you do your part to keep the largest airline in the world running smoothly as we care for people on life’s journey? Feel free to be yourself at American.

Cities:Fort Worth - TX
Requisition ID:88834