R&T Controller (Development, Industrialization) Details

R&T Controller (Development, Industrialization)

Safran - Huntington Beach, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

Job description

Job Summary:
The Research, Technology, Development and Industrialization (RTDI) Controller is responsible for the monthly financial reports and month end closing for the Reporting Unit (RU). Interacts with engineering and program management on a daily basis to understand and analyze financial performance of each program. Perform detailed analysis of the monthly financial statements. Responsible for helping the organization reach the goals of our mission statement.

The RTDI Controller analyze the financial performance of each program (gross engineering costs, capitalized costs, engineering revenue). The RTDI controller also ensure compliance of each program with IFRS accounting rules. This job reports hierarchically to the division CFO.

Summary of Duties:

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  Prepare, analyze, and interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget.
• Prepare and review financial statements.
• Partner with local VP Engineering to define actions to improve engineering financial performance
• Coordinate and direct the preparation of the yearly MTP / budget and monthly financial reforecasts (i.e. profit & loss, cash flows, etc.) and maintain other planning and control procedures.
• Ensure that workload/capacity analysis is duly performed for engineering activities
• Verify the suitability of economic and financial data on all projects or investments where a management decision is needed
• Prepare financial reporting based on Earned Value Management systems
• Assist with preparation of research tax credits
• Ensure that invoicing is completed and external funding is obtained
• Has the final responsibility for providing effective financial internal controls for the organization
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in accounting or similar.
Experience: 7+ years in Controlling, Accounting or related field. Experience with Program controlling.
Computer Skills:

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  Advanced Microsoft Office (including Excel & Word) and Windows operating system.
• Must have thorough experience with ERP systems.

• Excellent analytical, organizational and good verbal and writing skills
• Must have financial statement preparation experience
• A candidate must possess excellent analytical skills, as well as, organizational and communication skills
• The candidate must have financial statement review and general ledger experience
• The candidate must possess adequate knowledge of Microsoft Excel spreadsheets and Windows based operating systems
• The candidate must be able to work unsupervised, with some direction
• Effective oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple projects and assignments with attention to detail
• Problem solving, well organized, detailed oriented and accurate.

Additional Preferred Skills: (not required)

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  Master's degree
• 10 or more years of experience in the Accounting field
• A candidate should be able to train and coach their staff
• The candidate should be able to perform employee evaluations

Description: Mid/Professional Level

EEO Statement
It is the policy of Safran to provide equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, religion, sex, sexual preference, gender identity, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, citizenship status, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws. #LI-1KO1

Working Conditions:
1. Does require fluent communication in English language.
2. Employment Status may be part-time, full-time, or temporary.
3. Traveling may be required.
4. Protracted or irregular hours may be required.
5. Relocation to another Safran facility may be required.

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 79,000 employees and sales of 16.5 billion euros in 2020 and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets. Safran undertakes research and development programs to maintain the environmental priorities of its R&T and Innovation roadmap.

Safran ranks first in Forbes's 2020 list of the World's Best Employers for its sector.

Safran Cabin is a world leader in fully integrated Cabin Interiors, Catering Systems and Cargo Equipment.