T&O Assistant Controller

GE Aerospace • West Chester, PA

22d • $137,000 - $183,000 • Remote

About The Position

The Assistant Controller for Technology & Operations, made up of Supply Chain and Engineering, will be responsible for supporting GE Aerospace’s priority of providing accurate, timely and GAAP-compliant financial information for use by internal and external stakeholders. The role will support the T&O Controller with operational and technical accounting matters and deliverables. Key responsibilities include driving technical accounting compliance with U.S. GAAP standards, supporting the preparation, review, and submission of data requests for 10-Q/10-K filings, maintaining financial and operational internal controls, and leading accounting process simplification through the application of Lean principles.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from an accredited university or college
• 8-10 years of experience in accounting or finance position
• Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant

Nice To Haves

• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to influence cross-functionally and drive change with urgency
• Proven analytical and organizational ability
• Proven capability to plan and execute several projects simultaneously
• Proven ability to deliver results on time
• Ability to anticipate, communicate, report and resolve challenges

Responsibilities

• Provide and document technical accounting guidance on key financial statement line items and disclosures such as inventory, capitalized assets, sourcing, and Disaggregation of Income Statement Expenses (DISE).
• Proactively communicate with Finance and FP&A to ensure the impact of accounting matters are understood and forecasted timely
• Assist with the review of T&O balance sheets and align commentary with operational drivers across integrated manufacturing shops, engineering sites, and supply chain.
• Assist with preparing schedules and analysis in support of the quarterly Financial Reporting Package (FRP)
• Partner with the T&O Controller on strategic initiatives, such as reducing close cycle time and accelerating account reconciliation cycles
• Lead annual and semi-annual reviews across sites, including impairment reviews (e.g., intangibles and fixed assets) and physical inventories
• Create, maintain and update SOPs
• Ensure internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively in accordance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and remediate deficiencies timely
• Drive adherence to U.S. GAAP, GE GAP, and GE Aerospace SOPs
• Champion FLIGHT DECK by applying Lean principles, developing standard work, and using structured problem solving
• Deliver controllership support for T&O ERP implementations or cross-business systems implementation
• Assist with integration of newly acquired or reorganized shops/sites into T&O

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.
• GE Aerospace (General Electric Company or the Company) and its affiliates each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program.
• This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
• Additional Information GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level