About FlightSafety International
FlightSafety International is the world’s premier professional aviation training company and supplier of flight simulators, visual systems and displays to commercial, government and military organizations. The company provides training for pilots, technicians and other aviation professionals from 167 countries and independent territories. FlightSafety operates the world’s largest fleet of advanced full-flight simulators and award-winning maintenance training at Learning Centers and training locations in the United States, Canada, France and the United Kingdom.
Purpose of Position
The Director, Accounting Controller at FlightSafety Simulations is responsible for coordinating and managing the accounting function comprised of General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff. The position is responsible for ensuring that key internal controls are in place, and that processes are compliant with internal and external rules and regulations. The Director, Accounting Controller is also responsible for working with the VP, Corporate Controller to identify, develop and implement best practices and maintain key relationships with stakeholders.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Provide leadership and oversight to accounting team including development and implementation of policies, internal controls, and financial reporting processes.
- Lead team to ensure timely and accurate completion of accounting close process on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis and compliance with regulatory requirements and company-established accounting policies and procedures.
- Guide financial decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing FlightSafety policies and procedures.
- Protect assets by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing internal controls.
- Monitor and confirm financial condition by conducting audits and providing information to external auditors.
- Manage internal and external audit requests, working closely with staff to provide adequate supporting details, documentation, and execution of action items to address findings.
- Analyze financial results and work with VP Finance and VP Corporate Controller to provide senior leadership with an understanding of FlightSafety Simulations financial performance and the financial effect of business plans, strategies, and policy.
- Develop and master the understanding of Syteline, the ERP system, and how it impacts FlightSafety Simulation’s Financial Reporting; Support with user access, system set up and data (e.g., cost centers, accounts, indirect projects, pools, vendors, customers, etc.)
- Perform technical accounting research and provide financial and accounting advice to internal stakeholders.
- Lead by example, establish cohesive team culture and positive environment, coach and develop team members.
- Collaborate with other departments and lead process improvement projects and initiatives.