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 Manager, Accounting is responsible for coordinating and managing the Frasca accounting function comprised of General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable staff, managing their workload and continuously assessing and prioritizing invoice processing requirements to ensure invoices are paid to vendors or paid by customers timely and accurately. 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 Manager, Accounting is also responsible for working with the Controller to identify, develop and implement best practices and maintain key relationships with stakeholders.
Tasks and Responsibilities
- Oversee day to day processing within the Frasca accounting team to ensure optimal operational performance is maintained.
- Monitor and coach individuals to ensure the highest level of quality; Ensure accountability within the team, mentor and continue to grow the talent.
- Oversee all monthly close procedures for financial statements including monthly recording and reporting of all accounting activities.
- Review and approve various entries and monthly schedules and spreadsheets for account reconciliations.
- Provide support schedules for monthly analysis and financial reporting.
- Consult on new or changing business transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment in accordance with US GAAP.
- Manage internal and external audit requests, working closely with staff to provide adequate supporting details, documentation, and execution of action items to address findings.
- Define the division financial statements and reporting package along with the Controller, so that the information integrates into the corporate consolidation.
- Review and post vendor invoices and payments and customer invoices and cash receipts.
- Support the identification of areas where metrics should be adjusted or new metrics should be included, to further assess and understand AP and AR performance.
- Contribute to business process enhancement initiatives.