Sr. BU Controller, Operations & General Accounting

PHI Aviation, LLC; Lafayette (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

PHI Aviation, LLC is seeking an experienced individual to oversee the accounting and control functions. You will manage the Month End close process, ensure accurate financial reporting, and maintain internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a degree in Business Administration, Accounting, or Finance, with 8-10 years of experience and leadership in finance or accounting. Familiarity with ERP systems and excellent communication skills are essential. Join us in Lafayette, Louisiana for a fulfilling role.

Qualifications

• Professional certification (CPA, CMA) preferred.
• Deep knowledge of accounting and cost control principles including US GAAP.
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in business administration, finance, and accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years in management roles.

Responsibilities

• Leads the Month End Close process and ensures accuracy of financials.
• Maintains financial integrity of all general ledger accounts.
• Prepares financial analyses and reporting for audits.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting principles

Leadership

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP Systems

Microsoft Office

Hyperion

OneStream

Workday

Job description

Position Overview

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the accounting and control functions of PHI Americas and reports operational results. Responsible for guiding financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. Establishes, monitors and enforces financial controls. Conducts and oversees audits. Assists in budget preparation by establishing schedules; collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data; recommending plans. Subject‑matter expert for Ramco (ERP) and OneStream (Consolidations and Reporting). Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data. Responsible for all aspects of the Month End close process.

Essential Duties & Accountabilities

• Leads the Month End Close process, and responsible for timely closing and accuracy of the financials.
• Responsible for the financial reporting of the accounting operations.
• Formulates and maintains the accounting policies, plans and practices.
• Ensures that all financial data is accurate and prepared in compliance with internal and external standards and accepted accounting principles.
• Ensures financial integrity of all general ledger accounts.
• Maintains an appropriate internal control environment.
• Identifies and implements opportunities for improvement with peers and management.
• Prepares and presents reports and findings to top management and directors.
• Develops and implements financial controls and reports for PHI to support communication with non‑management groups such as shareholders, creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities.
• Responsible for the timely and accurate reporting for quarterly and year‑end audit procedures, both internal and external, and roll‑up into the corporation's audited financial statements.
• Maintains management accounting processes to identify, measure, accumulate, analyze, prepare, interpret, and communicate information used by management to plan, evaluate, and control within PHI Americas to assure appropriate use of and accounting for its resources and business.
• Keeps abreast of financial reporting principles, regulatory reporting requirements and other accounting industry developments that have a financial impact on the operating results of the organization, ensuring timely and accurate implementation and reporting, identifying issues and developing solutions.
• Develops, implements, monitors and ensures proper internal controls and internal policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and safeguarding of assets.
• Assures protection of company business assets through internal control and internal auditing.
• Subject‑matter expert for implementation and optimization of financial systems, i.e., Ramco, OneStream, and Workday (HCM).
• Responsible for the oversight of accounting policies, practices and procedures.
• Coordinates budgets and forecasts – review and preparation of annual business plan and quarterly updates.
• Prepares various financial analyses as directed by management.
• Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as required.

Qualifications

Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance.

• Professional certification (CPA, CMA) preferred.
• Deep knowledge of accounting and cost control principles including US GAAP and internal control frameworks.
• Experience partnering with operations management at multiple levels.
• Proficiency in finance and accounting systems (e.g. ERP, Hyperion, OneStream, Workday) and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Minimum of 8-10 years’ experience in business administration, finance and accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years in management roles.

Physical Demands and Environmental Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use fingers/hands to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Disclaimer

PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.