**Title:** Manager II, Controller **Location:** United States-Texas-Grand Prairie **Job Number:** 16897 **SUMMARY** : **Financial Controller – Grand Prairie (IN OFFICE)** **About the job** **Responsible for taking on a leadership role in financial decision-making that affects operations of AAR Aircraft Component Services – Grand Prairie operations with $80M revenue and providing strategic financial input to management. 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 the company. AAR is looking for a Candidate with strong leadership and interpersonal skills to effectively manage the business.** **Essential Duties and Responsibilities** + Analyze and report business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis, focusing on critical business drivers. + Month end close process including Full BS reconciliation, Trending TB + Full financial statement presentation: P&L, Balance Sheet, CF, RE + Preparation of Forecasts and annual Budgets + Inventory management & Controls - Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal financial performance + Liaison with cross-company accounting and finance departments to support key finance metric calculations such as revenue, profitability, inventory and warranty costs + Lead both the short and long-range financial planning processes, including capital planning + Collaborate with operations leaders to build an insightful and strategic long-term plan and AOP that achieves the business goals + Actively lead the monthly financial forecasting process to build the lines of business strategy to ensure that financial objectives are met. + Provide insightful recaps and analysis and present findings to leadership to guide future strategic decisions for the business + Oversee & manage General Ledger, Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable + Support forecasting and annual budgeting efforts + Assist with internal/external audit requests. + Maintain frequent communication with and provide guidance and support to AAR leadership. + Proactively identify opportunities to enhance financial and operational performance. + Build partnerships and strong rapport with individuals at all levels of the organization. + Work on problems of diverse scope with a thorough analysis of data and industry insight. + Assist and/or lead Ad hoc requests. + Oversee a Team . + All other duties as assigned **SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:** Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with AARs policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. **CORE COMPETENCIES** Commitment to company values and ethics Strong background in accounting principles and concepts Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy Organization: very detail oriented and always comes prepared Strong judgment and decision-making Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written communication skills Leadership: demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others Analytical skills: must be able to gather information and use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving Independent: must have the ability to carry out and follow through on tasks with minimal supervision Qualifications: **QUALIFICATIONS** To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. **EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE** + Master's degree (M.A.) or equivalent; or twelve years proven related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. will accept a Bachelor of Arts degree (BA or Bachelor of Science degree (BS) from a four-year college or university + 7 years of related experience + CPA a plus but not required + Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced Pivot table skills. + Infor/Lawson, PBCS & DOMO experience preferred **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. ***will be additional duties as outlined** We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.