Lead Controllership Analyst (all genders)

Job Description Summary

The successful candidate will work cross functionally supporting controllership, FP&A and project teams. The successful candidate will be responsible for a variety of general accounting tasks for Colibrium Additive's business operations based in USA and Germany. These include operational accounting, general ledger management, Balance sheet reviews, among others. The successful candidate will also be responsible leading an effective and efficient revenue recognition process on machine and services sales and will play a significant role in the effectiveness of the Colibrium Additive's monthly and quarterly close process. They will be responsible for driving technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process simplification, and operational excellence to deliver accurate financial reporting and analysis for assigned areas of responsibility.

This role can be based in USA, Germany or Sweden and so the successful candidate will need to work within teams and cross functionally across different time zones.

About Us
Colibrium Additive - part of GE Aerospace (NYSE: GE) - is a world leader in metal additive design and manufacturing, a pioneering process that has the power and potential to transform businesses. Through our integrated offering of additive experts, advanced machines, services, and quality powders, we empower our customers to build innovative new products.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

• Responsible for Colibrium Additive's general accounting processes and close including:
  • Own the monthly financial close process (post Journals, review TBs, prepare/review reconciliations) and leadership reporting
  • Inventory, including participation in resolution of CAS Schedule II finding
  • Revenue recognition application for machine sales, services, powder and Addworks
  • Reserves related to inventory and purchase price accounting
  • Other general accounting processes as deemed necessary
  • Balance sheet analytical reviews for areas of assigned responsibility
  • Preparation of account reconciliations for assigned responsibility
• Ensure proper accounting for sales within GE through coordination with contacts within Colibrium Additive, GE Aerospace, and other GE businesses
• Responsible for preparation of key disclosure to GE Corporate regarding Colibrium Additive internal sales
• Own and maintain relationships with key contacts in business operations including Supply Chain, Engineering and Product Management
• Identify and facilitate simplification opportunities to improve the efficiency of closing processes, eliminate manual effort and maximize automation of accounting processes
• Understand, interpret, and develop (as needed) applicable Enterprise Standards, Standard Operating Procedures and Process Maps for assigned areas of accounting
• Partner with Colibrium Additive / Aerospace technical controllership, business finance, and global operations contacts to deliver timely, high quality financial reporting information
• Support internal and external corporate accounting and auditing processes

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• 5 or more years of experience in accounting
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously.
• Ability to anticipate, communicate, report and resolve challenges
• Proven analytical and organizational ability.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.
• Understanding of how operational processes link to the financial statement

Desired Characteristics

• CPA, CA and/or public accounting experience preferred
• Operational controllership experience preferred but not required
• Experience working with business operational partners preferred but not required
• Strong interpersonal skills and professional style when dealing with business contacts, including both oral and written communication
• Detail-oriented and strong time management skills
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
• Flexible approach with a strong team spirit
• Compliance & controllership mindset
• Comfortable to execute through uncertainty
• Experience with Microsoft Office products, Oracle accounting/ERP systems

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes