ORD-Accounting Manager

All Aviation Jobs; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 105,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Menzies Aviation in Chicago is seeking a senior accounting leader to oversee station-level finance activities, ensuring accuracy in assets, liabilities and financial position. The role requires coordinating month-end close, budgets and audits while upholding high standards of professionalism.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or related experience, strong leadership and Excel skills, and the ability to work under pressure and influence across the finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or 5–10 years of related experience.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in Excel and general accounting concepts.
• Strong interpersonal skills with confidence to influence at all levels.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and work independently.
• Ability to comply with FAA/US Customs safety and pass a background check.

Responsibilities

• Directs the consolidation of monthly financial and operating statements by coordinating monthly maintenance of the accounting system.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare reports.
• Consults with employees in all Finance facets (A/P, A/R, Tax, Payroll, IS) on accounting issues.
• Coordinates and prepares schedules requested by the Annual Financial Auditors.
• Prepares departmental budgets and monthly financial forecasting.
• Audits accounts, ledgers, and reports to verify accuracy.
• Establishes and coordinates implementation of accounting controls.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

General accounting concepts

Interpersonal skills

Calm under pressure

Independent work

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/related field

Job description

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Overview

People. Passion. Pride. This is what has driven our teams since 1833.

Since that time, we have developed to become a critical partner in the global aviation industry, delivering time-critical logistics services at over 300 locations in 65 countries, across 6 continents.

But at the heart of our business is our people.

Role Purpose

This role overseas, directs and coordinates accounting activities at a station level by analyzing financial information detailing assets, liabilities, and capital, and other reports that summarize current and projected company financial position for its location. Ensures through definitive methods that the product meets or exceeds quality standards set forth; ensure all work is completed in a timely manner, contributing to an efficient operation, while projecting a professional image for Menzies Aviation.

What You Will Be Doing

• Directs the consolidation of monthly financial and operating statements by coordinating the monthly maintenance of the accounting system.
• Compiles and analyzes financial information to prepare reports.
• Consults with employees in all facets of the Finance department, including A/P, A/R, Tax, Payroll, and IS in solving accounting issues
• Coordinates and prepares schedules requested by the Annual Financial Auditors
• Prepares departmental budgets and financial forecasting monthly.
• Audits accounts, ledgers, and reports substantiating individual transactions to verify accuracy.
• Establishes, modifies, documents, and coordinates implementation of accounting and accounting Control

Safety, Security, Wellbeing and Compliance

You will have a responsibility and duty whilst at work to take reasonable care of the health, safety and wellbeing of yourself and others in accordance with provided information, training, and workplace health and safety rules or procedures. The company is committed to providing a safe working environment for all staff members. In all areas of our business there is a potential risk to the health, safety and welfare to everyone on our sites through the misuse of alcohol and drugs. As such the Company prohibits such misuse and carries out regular testing to enforce our Substance Misuse Policy.

What We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year College or university; or five to ten years related experience and/or
• training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent leadership and people management skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Able to remain calm under pressure.
• Computer literate with proficiency in Excel
• Solid understanding of general accounting concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills balanced with a high level of confidence to influence and present at all levels.
• Interpersonal skills: Independence, decisiveness, and the ability to work accurately and independent of
• immediate support
• Must be able to comply with local airport, FAA and/or U.S. Customs safety, security, and identification requirements and pass a thorough security background check.

Salary

Salary: $105,000 Annually

Diversity

Menzies Aviation are a committed equal opportunity employer and encourage applications for suitably qualified and eligible applicants regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital status, pregnancy, and maternity. We strive to create an inclusive working environment, where the different knowledge, perspectives, experiences, and approaches of our global workforce are represented. Where everyone feels valued and can reach their full potential.

Please be aware that as part of our recruitment process, we may look to use a variety of resourcing tools to help us understand your skills and experience in relation to the role.