AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value. At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise.

SUMMARY

Manage the financial affairs of Landing Gear Services business unit with $100M+ annual sales volume under the direction of the Controller. While keenly overseeing the overall accounting process, the successful candidate will play a key role in developing and implementing financial procedures to maintain and improve the financial health of our company. AAR is looking for a Candidate with strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage the team and support our internal controls.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with month-end accounting close process & reporting requirements
• Prepare and/ or review appropriate journal entries and account reconciliations
• Manage intercompany transactions and settlements
• Supervise and/or manage general ledger accounting functions
• Assist quarterly and yearend internal and external audits
• Analyze capital asset proposals and work with Operations to track spend, progress and budget variances through duration of project and ensure project savings are identified and realized
• Evaluate and improve accounting processes while ensuring that practices comply with organization accounting policies and applicable laws and regulations
• Supervise Accounting department in the conduct of their responsibilities, including assigning work and managing priorities
• Work collaboratively with Corporate shared services (Credit, accounts payable, treasury, etc.) to improve processes
• All other duties as assigned

CORE COMPETENCIES

• Communication
• Supervision
• Values & Ethics
• Judgement/Decision Making
• Time Management
• Analytical

QUALIFICATIONS

Thorough knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Lawson General Ledger, and Oracle PBCS (Planning Budgeting Cloud System). SysPro ERP experience a plus.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university; or eight years related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Working knowledge of inventory management controls.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORK ENVIRONMENT The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to sit, stand, bend, reach and move about the facility. The environmental characteristic for this position is an office setting. Candidates should be able to adapt to a traditional business environment