Finance Manager - Wood Dale, United States - AAR Corp.

AAR Corp.

Verified Company

Wood Dale, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

AAR is a leading provider of aviation services to the worldwide commercial aerospace and government/defense industries. AAR combines a close-to-the-customer business model with a broad menu of capabilities to help customers operate more efficiently, lower costs and maintain high levels of quality, safety and service. We are a financially stable, dedicated partner with an enduring commitment to innovation, execution, continuous improvement and customer value. At AAR we are committed to doing it right, and we have built our core values based on that premise.
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Finance Manager
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Description

SUMMARY:

The Finance Manager will be responsible for analyzing and reporting business unit performance, supporting business leaders and cross functional teams to drive profitable growth and return on investment, and leading and maintaining a strong internal control environment.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Analyze and report business unit performance on a monthly and quarterly basis, focusing on critical business drivers.
Partner with Accounting team to ensure accuracy of financial statements, including monthly close processes.
Support monthly forecasting and annual budgeting efforts including free cash flow.
Analyze inventory levels to ensure optimal financial performance by product line.
Assist with external audit requests.
Assist with financial models prepared in support of new business.
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.
Efficiently utilize & master data systems to improve reporting and analysis.
Assist and/or lead Ad hoc requests.

CORE COMPETENCIES:

Strong background in accounting principles and concepts
Commitment to company values and ethics
Dependability: personally responsible, completes work in a timely manner, and performs tasks accurately
Motivation: must maintain a positive attitude and strong work energy
Communication: excellent interpersonal and oral and written Communication skills. Must be able to prepare presentations that effectively and succinctly communicate objectives.
Organization: detail oriented and always comes prepared
Initiative: plans work and carries out tasks without detailed instructions, prepares for problems or opportunities in advance, undertakes additional responsibilities
Analytical skills: must be able to use data to determine cause and effect for complex problem solving.

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:

Bachelor of Arts degree (B.A.) or Bachelor of Science degree (B.S.) from fouryear college or university
5+ years of related experience
CPA Preferred
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.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including medical/dental/vision/life/and AD&D insurance, 401(k) savings plan, PTO, as well as opportunities for professional development and growth.

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Job:
Finance
Primary Location: United States-Illinois-Wood Dale
Schedule: Full-time
Overtime Status: Exempt- 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.