Manager, Technical Operations Inventory Accounting

Job description

How you'll help us Keep Climbing (overview & key responsibilities) The Manager, Technical Operations Inventory Accounting is responsible for the overall accounting, reporting, and control environment for Technical Operations spare parts inventory and MRO inventory assets. This role owns inventory accounting processes, including the capitalization, transfer, and retirement of assets within the Fixed Asset System, while ensuring compliance with accounting standards, internal controls, and audit requirements.

The position serves as a trusted advisor to Operations Finance and Technical Operations leadership, providing guidance on complex inventory and asset accounting matters, supporting strategic financial initiatives, and driving process improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Technical Operations inventory accounting, reporting, andcontrol activities
• Oversee accounting for spare parts inventory, includingcapitalization, transfers, and retirements within the Fixed Asset System
• Review and approve journal entries, significant asset transactions,account reconciliations, and financial reporting schedules
• Prepare and review inventory reporting, asset roll forwards, cashflow analyses, and ad hoc financial reporting
• Oversee asset audits and support SOX compliance and internal controlrequirements
• Leverage technology, including AI (and data strategy), to designeffective, modern, and streamlined processes, policies and controls
• Mentor and develop a team of accounting and finance professionalsand cultivate an engaged and highly motivated team
• Develop and implement accounting processes and controls to supportevolving business needs and organizational growth
• Serve as a trusted advisor to Finance and Technical Operationsleadership on inventory and asset accounting matters
• Support strategic financial initiatives and business transformationefforts

This role combines technical accounting expertise, large data and analytics, people leadership, financial controllership, and business partnership to ensure the integrity of inventory and asset accounting while supporting the strategic objectives of Technical Operations and Finance. What you need to succeed (minimum qualifications)

• Undergraduate degree in accounting or related field required
• Five years related work experience using Microsoft Excel, MS PowerBi, SharePoint, PowerPoint and Word required
• Solid understanding of financial statements (income statement,balance sheet, cash flow and SEC reports)
• Knowledge of accounting principles, terms and processes
• Excellent planning and organizational skills, strong business acumenand robust analytical skills
• The ability to work independently to analyze complex accountingissues
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and leadership required to promotecross-divisional coordination
• Consistently prioritizes safety and security of self, others, andpersonal data.
• Embraces diverse people, thinking, and styles.
• Possesses a high school diploma, GED, or high school equivalency.
• Is at least 18 years of age and has authorization to work in theUnited States. What will give you a competitive edge (preferred qualifications)
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in finance, accounting or otherrelated field.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Experience in overseeing monthly close processes in a large publiccompany
• Understanding of Delta’s financial systems and operations
• SAP/FCCS experience a plus
• Proven track record of successfully navigating a cross-functional,matrixed organization Benefits and Perks to Help You Keep Climbing

Our culture is rooted in a shared dedication to living our values – Care, Integrity, Resilience, Servant Leadership, and Teamwork – every day, in everything we do. At Delta, our people are our success. At the heart of what we offer is our focus on Sharing Success with Delta employees. Exploring a career at Delta gives you a chance to see the world while earning great compensation and benefits to help you keep climbing along the way:

• Competitive salary, industry-leading profit sharing program, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with generous company contributions up to 9%
• Paid time off including vacation, holidays, paid personal time, maternity and parental leave
• Comprehensive health benefits including medical, dental, vision, short/long term disability and life benefits
• Family care assistance through fertility support, surrogacy and adoption assistance, lactation support, subsidized back-up care, and programs that help with loved ones in all stages
• Holistic Wellbeing programs to support physical, emotional, social, and financial health, including access to an employee assistance program offering support for you and anyone in your household, free financial coaching, and extensive resources supporting mental health
• Domestic and International space-available flight privileges for employees and eligible family members
• Career development programs to achieve your long-term career goals
• World-wide partnerships to engage in community service and innovative goals created to focus on sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint
• Business Resource Groups created to connect employees with common interests to promote inclusion, provide perspective and help implement strategies
• Recognition rewards and awards through the platform

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