Senior Accountant DMC
Aurora, CO
Air Methods Corporation
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Job Summary
The Sr. Accountant DMC will act as a business partner between operations and supply chain teams and the finance organization. They will use their industry specific knowledge in aircraft maintenance to drive processes and GAAP accounting that is pertinent to the financial health of the organization in achieving both short term and long-term financial plans, as well as new sourcing and other strategic cost savings initiatives.
This role will act as a thought leader from an accounting perspective and will have a seat at the table with regards to fleet management and maintenance programs. Additionally, they will handle other ad hoc projects as needed for the accounting department and will be a lead in technical accounting areas.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following:
Represent the accounting organization’s values and processes providing high quality support to leadership teams
Standard Accounting responsibilities including:
Account Reconciliations preparation
Review of staff work
Monthly close responsibilities (accruals, variance analysis, journal entry prep)
Ad hoc projects
Financial statement and footnote disclosure preparation work
Policy and process documentation
Help direct the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of accounting processes. Interpret and recommends modification to existing policies and practices.
Provide financial support for new business opportunities. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
Help in the assumptions and financial models in coordination with multiple functions
Accounting representative for fleet governance
Accounting representative for vendor reviews/scorecards
Accounting support for RFP creation (if applicable)
Help direct accounting and operational due diligence for all proposed DMC business cases
Lead the accounting and reporting for the AMS direct maintenance costs
Navigate multiple systems in the organization for accounting and reporting functions
Technical accounting memo preparation
Support the Company’s long-term financial plan.
Other duties as assigned
Additional Job Requirements
Regular scheduled attendance
Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling ~ 10%
Subject to applicable laws and Air Method’s policies, regular attendance is an essential function of the position. Actual schedule should be discussed with direct manager, as needed. All employees must follow Air Methods’ employment practices and policies.
Supervisory Responsibilities
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to deliver on each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.
Education & Experience
Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university in Finance or Accounting; and approximately five or more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
CPA required
Experience in aircraft maintenance required
Experience in aviation industry required
Skills
Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
Demonstrates high critical thinking, reasoning skills, and problem-solving skills
Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to multi-task efficiently and meet deadlines
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
Builds partnerships with related departments or functions to enhance efficiency and execution
Contributes to business sustained growth through functional expertise
Initiates, participates, and evaluates implementation for functional programs across major business areas
Computer Skills
Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Power
Point, and Outlook as well as an Accounting System
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
CPA license required
Compensation
Salary Range:
$77,805 - $97,243
Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.35(c)