Sr. BU Controller, Operations & General Accounting

PHI Group, Inc.Lafayette, LouisianaOn-siteFull-timePrincipal, 12–15+ yearsListed 4 months ago

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POSITION OVERVIEW

Plans, organizes, directs, and controls the accounting and control functions of PHI Americas and reports operational results. Responsible for guiding financial decisions by   establishing , monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures. Establishes,   monitors   and enforces financial controls. Conducts and oversees audits.   Assists   in budget preparation by   establishing   schedules; collecting, analyzing, and   consolidating   financial data; recommending plans. Subject matter expert for Ramco (ERP) and OneStream (Consolidations and Reporting). Provides status of financial condition by collecting, interpreting, and reporting financial data . Responsible for all aspects of the Month End   close   process .

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES

- Leads the Month End Close process, and responsible for   timely   closing and accuracy of the financials

- Responsible for the financial reporting of the accounting operations. Formulates and   maintains   the accounting   policies,   plans   and practices. Ensures that all financial data is   accurate   and prepared in compliance with internal and external standards and accepted accounting principles. Ensures financial integrity of all general ledger accounts.

- Maintains   an appropriate internal   control environment.   Identifies   and   implement   opportunities for improvement with peers and management. Prepares and presents reports and findings to top management and directors.

- Develop and implement financial controls and reports for PHI in support of communicating with nonmanagement groups such as shareholders, creditors, regulatory agencies, and tax authorities.

- Responsible for the   timely   and   accurate   reporting for quarterly and year-end audit procedures, both internal and external, and roll-up into the corporation's audited financial statements.

- Maintains management accounting processes to   identify , measure, accumulate, analyze, prepare, interpret, and communicate information used by management to plan, evaluate and control within PHI Americas to assure   appropriate use   of and accounting for its resources and business.

- Keeps abreast of financial reporting principles, regulatory reporting requirements and other accounting industry developments that have   a financial impact   on the operating results of the organization ensuring   timely   and   accurate   implementation and reporting,   identifying   issues   and developing solutions.

- Develops , implements,   monitors   and ensures proper internal controls are in place and internal policies and procedures to ensure data integrity and safeguarding of assets. Assures   protection   of company business assets through internal control and internal auditing .

- Subject matter expert for implementation and optimization of financial systems, i.e., Ramco, OneStream, and Workday (HCM)

- Responsible for the oversight of accounting policies,   practices   and procedures

- Coordinate budgets and forecasts – review and preparation of annual business plan and quarterly updates.

- Preparation of various financial analyses as directed by management. Assumes other special activities and responsibilities as   required .

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

- Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance. Professional certification (CPA, CMA)   preferred .

- Deep knowledge of accounting and cost control principles including US GAAP and internal control frameworks.

- Experience partnering with operations management at multiple levels.

- Proficiency   in finance and accounting systems ( e.g.   ERP, Hyperion, OneStream, Workday) and Microsoft Office applications.

- Excellent oral and written communication skills. • Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight   timeframes . • Excellent analytical and organizational skills. • Minimum of 8-10   years’ experience   in business administration,   finance   and accounting. • Minimum of 2 years in management roles.

ORGANIZATIONAL CORE   VALUES

- Safe   –   We are   absolute   in our belief in the tenets of Destination Zero and that   Zero   is not only achievable, but the only acceptable outcome.

- Efficient   – We are focused on outcomes that are smart and responsible by making the best use of our resources to maximize overall productivity as a high performing organization.

- Quality   –   We are committed to ensuring excellent organizational performance, which produces sustainable and reliable outcomes.

- Service   –   We are dedicated to the service of our customers, our communities and each other.

BEHAVORIAL COMPETENCIES

- Drive & Energy -   Effective performers have   a high level   of energy and the motivation to sustain it over time. They are ambitious and passionate about their role in the organization. They have the stamina and endurance to handle the substantial workload present in today’s organization. They are motivated to   maintain   a fast pace and continue to produce even in exhausting circumstances.

- Functional/Technical Expertise -   Effective performers are knowledgeable and skilled in a functional specialty (e.g., finance, marketing, operations, information technologies, human resources, etc.). They add organizational value through unique   expertise   in a functional specialty area. They   remain   current in their area of expertise and serve as a resource in that area for the organization.

- High Standards -   Effective performers   establish and   model standards that guarantee exceptional quality and necessary attention to detail. They continually   seek   to improve processes and products, and they hold staff accountable for quality. They find best practices, share them, and then improve upon them.

- Initiative -   Effective performers are proactive and   act   without being prompted. They   don’t   wait to be told what to do or when to do it. They see a need, take   responsibility   and act on it. They make things happen.

- Integrity -   Effective performers think and act ethically and honestly. They apply ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities. They take responsibility for their actions and foster a work environment where integrity is rewarded.

- Conflict Management   - Effective performers recognize that conflict can be a valuable part of the decision-making process. They are comfortable with healthy   conflict ,   and they support and manage differences of opinion.   They   thwart destructive competition or friction and use consensus to debate and resolve issues.

- Mission Focus -   Effective performers understand and support the organization’s mission – its core purpose for being. They believe in the mission, value it, and are committed to it. They communicate it to staff, stand behind it, and interpret its applications for others. They   frequently   refer to the mission and incorporate it into daily activities.

- Positive Impact -   Effective performers make positive impressions on those around them. They are personable, self-confident, and   generally likable . They are optimistic and enthusiastic about what they do, and their excitement is contagious. They energize those around them.

- Problem Solving & Decision Making -   Effective performers   can   identify   problems, solve them, act decisively, and show good judgement. They isolate causes from symptoms, and compile information and alternatives to illuminate problems or issues. They involve others as   appropriate   and gather information from a variety of sources. They find a balance between studying the problem and solving it. They readily commit to action and make decisions that reflect sound judgement

- Team Player -   Effective performers are   team oriented . They identify with the larger organizational team and their role within it. They share resources, respond to requests from other parts of the organization, and support larger legitimate organizational agendas as more important than local or personal goals.

- C ustomer Orientation   - Effective performers stay close to customers and consumers. They view the organization through the eyes of the customer and go out of their way to   anticipate   and meet customer needs. They continually seek information and understand market trends.

- Leader Identification -   Effective performers identify with the role of leader and enjoy positions of responsibility and the exercise of authority. They understand that management is a distinct vocation and choose to be in a leadership position.

- T alent Management -   Effective performers keep a continual eye on the talent pool,   monitoring   skills and needs of all team members. They expand the skills of staff through training, coaching, and development activities related to current and future jobs. They evaluate and articulate present performance and future potential to create opportunities for better use of staff abilities. They   identify   developmental needs and   assist   individuals in developing plans to improve themselves. They stay proficient in   appropriate talent   management processes, including best practices for prospecting, recruiting,   selection , orientation, and succession management.

- Team Management   - Effective performers create and   maintain   functional work units. They understand the human dynamics of team formation and maintenance. They formulate team roles and actively recruit and select to build effective workgroups. They develop and communicate clear team goals and roles, and they provide a level of guidance and management   appropriate to   the circumstances. They reward team behavior and foster a team atmosphere in the workplace.

- Organizing & Planning -   Effective performers have strong organizing and planning skills that allow them to be highly productive and efficient. They manage their time wisely and effectively prioritize multiple competing tasks. They plan, organize, and actively manage meetings for maximum productivity.

- R esults Orientation -   Effective performers   maintain   appropriate focus   on outcomes and accomplishments. They are motivated by achievement and persist until the goal is reached. They convey a sense of urgency to make things happen. They respect the need to balance short- and long-term goals. They are driven by a need for closure.

- Business Thinking -   Effective performers see the organization as a series of integrated and interlocking business processes. They understand general business concepts that govern these systems and their interfaces. They create and / or realign these systems in response to changing business needs. They understand that a change in one process can have   dramatic   and unintended impact across the entire organization. They are adept at using these interdependencies to synergistic advantage

- Influence -   Effective performers are skilled at directing, persuading, and motivating others. They   can   flex their style to direct, collaborate, or empower, as the situation requires. They have   established   a personal power base built on mutual trust, fairness, and honesty.

- Delegation -   Effective performers willingly entrust work to others. They provide clear guidelines, monitor, redirect, and set limits as needed. They provide challenging assignments whenever possible, sharing the authority and providing resources and support that empower others to meet their expectations.

- Strategic Thinking -   Effective performers act with the future in mind. They plan and make decisions within the framework of the enterprise’s strategic intent. They know and understand the factors influencing strategy (e.g., core competence, customers, competition, and the organization’s current strengths and limitations). They consider future impact when weighing decisions. They constantly   think in   terms   of expanding the business and are always looking for new ways to grow and achieve competitive   advantage .

- Visioning –   Effective performers are imaginative .    They   can   create a vision of a preferred future for their teams .    They   communicate   clearly and enthusiastically in such a way that others are attracted to it .    They   can   bring the vision to life for team members.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

While performing the duties of this job, the employee   is regularly required to   sit, use   fingers/hands   to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is   frequently   required to stand and walk. The employee   is occasionally required to   climb or balance, stoop,   kneel , crouch, or crawl. The employee must   frequently   lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT :   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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DISCLAIMER

The above Statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed, as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.

PHI Aviation, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws