Tech Operations Inventory Accounting Lead

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

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.