Manager, Accounting Research Planning and Policy

Job ID: Hybrid role – career-fast-track opportunity with rapid promotion path.

Pay

$145,000 - $155,000 plus bonus.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Disability insurance

Responsibilities

• Support the Director in creation and ongoing maintenance of the Company’s accounting and financial reporting policies and procedures in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Work closely with business unit and corporate departments to ensure accounting policies are effective.
• Support the policy team in technical accounting research and accounting memo authorship on various business matters, including preparation of technical accounting positions and interpretation of accounting policies for proposed transactions, strategic initiatives, and complex accounting inquiries.
• Develop strong relationships with key stakeholders to understand specific facts and circumstances in determining the most appropriate accounting treatment.
• Support Accounting and Financial Reporting functions, ensuring the financial statements and disclosures are in conformity with U.S. GAAP.
• Contribute to the proactive monitoring and interpretation of new and proposed accounting standards, financial reporting, and regulatory requirements to determine impact to the Company and aid in implementation efforts for relevant changes affecting the organization.
• Update Company policies and procedures as required, and participate in preparation and delivery of training materials as necessary.
• Perform annual and interim impairment assessments on various company asset groups and investments.
• Handle special projects as assigned by the Controller or Director related to accounting and financial reporting matters.
• Assist with Monthly Accounting and Reporting related to the Engine Leasing Segment, including:
  • Review of entries and reconciliations
  • Compilation of the monthly reporting package
  • Preparation of the statement of cash flows
  • Preparation of key performance highlights
• Provide technical accounting guidance to the company's businesses and other corporate departments related to individual transactions and provide appropriate accounting treatment; document positions as appropriate.
• Monitor changes to U.S. GAAP and advise the Company on potential impacts.
• Establish, implement, and maintain accounting policies/procedures in accordance with GAAP, SEC rules, and other authoritative guidance; modify and update policies and procedures as required.
• Provide training to the company's accounting organization as required to effectively implement accounting policies and procedures.
• Act as liaison between Controller’s Department and business groups as it relates to accounting for transactions and accounting policy matters.
• Collaborate with Financial Reporting in connection with accounting policies and related disclosures and footnotes as reported in the Company’s financial statements and SEC filings; assist with external audits as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA desired; MBA or Master’s in Accounting a plus.
• 8 years of relevant experience.
• Legally authorized to work in the United States.