[Hiring] Lead Finance Specialist 2 - Accounting Operations @GE Aerospace

Role Description

The Supply Chain Controllership Analyst will be a key team member of the Technology & Operations (T&O) controllership team, supporting GE Aerospace’s closing and reporting processes, including activities for an accelerated and simplified monthly close to deliver accurate, timely and GAAP-compliant financial information for use by internal and external stakeholders. The selected candidate will work closely with the Finance teams to provide operational accounting guidance, maintain financial and operational internal controls, and to complete financial closing and reporting activities. In addition to these responsibilities, the candidate will support accounting process simplification and other strategic controllership and finance initiatives.

• Provide timely and accurate financial reporting information for use within and outside of the GE Aerospace Supply Chain division
• Prepare monthly and quarterly journal entries and support preparation of quarterly balance sheet review files, specifically consolidating and providing commentary for the core and affiliate Supply Chain balance sheets
• Prepare account reconciliations in accordance with GE Aerospace account reconciliation standards
• Provide operational accounting guidance to core and affiliate Supply Chain sites
• Ensure internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX)
• Drive consistent adherence to US GAAP, GE GAP, Government Accounting rules and GE Aerospace SOPs across the Supply Chain, consulting with the Supply Chain Controller as needed
• Support adoption of FLIGHT DECK through consistent application of Lean principles

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting from an accredited university or college
• 3-5 years of experience in Accounting

Requirements

• Certified Public Accountant
• Excellent teamwork skills; collaborative approach with peers and team members
• Previous experience with inventory cost accounting
• Strong analytical and organizational ability
• Proven history of delivering results both consistently and timely
• Ability to anticipate, communicate, report and resolve challenges
• Internally motivated to enhance existing processes and drive results in a matrixed organization
• Proven capability to execute several projects simultaneously

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
• Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
• Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
• Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
• Tuition assistance
• Adoption assistance
• Paid parental leave
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time-off for vacation or illness