Senior Controller - Aviation Business Division - CEO/MSO - (US-OH-Del Fair - 45238)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:97359377
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Business Unit: GE Infrastructure, Aviation Function: Finance Location: Cincinnati, OH Job #: 861332 Posted: Dec 03, 2008 Responsibilities The Senior Controller directs functional area of a major business segment. Translates concepts, develops strategy, and implements change. Creates programs responsive to external environment. Participates in cross-functional business and cultural development. * Advise business leaders regarding complex financial accounting and reporting issues and transaction structuring * Lead the businesses work in complying with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (particularly sections 302 and 404) * Lead the general accounting and payroll operations * Interpret and implement GE General Accounting Procedures (GAP) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles * Compliance focal point for accounting issues * Maintain accounting, financial reporting, financial control, and information systems to ensure adequate records, appropriate authorizations of transactions, and safeguard assets * Lead direct reports in general accounting (including certain treasury operations) and payroll organizations in support of organizational objectives * Initiate process improvements * Key contact for Corporate and external auditors Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance * At least 8 additional years of experience in an accounting position Desired * Certified Public Accountant or Chartered Accountant * Minimum 10 years combined experience in public accounting firm of national repute and industry experience with a large multi-national firm * Ability to understand financials, business models and related controllership risks * Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, and leadership skills * Strong organizational skills - ability to effectively manage multiple tasks simultaneously * Ability to influence peers and senior leadership * Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues * PC proficiency General * Why join one great company when you can join many? When you join GE, you join a company made up of 6 exciting businesses. Experience personal growth and competency development as part of the GE team. * GE Aviation is the world's leading producer of large and small jet engines for commercial and military aircraft. We also supply aircraft-derived engines for marine applications and provide aviation services. GE - Aviation's technological excellence, supported by continuing substantial investments in research and development, has been the foundation of growth, and helps to ensure quality products for customers. ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES: The Senior Controller reports to the Global Controller of GE Aviation: * Provide technical accounting guidance on transactions -Review facts related to specific business transactions and provide the appropriate US GAAP accounting guidance -Review conclusions with business CFO, Global Controller and GE Corp. Accounting, where required -Document conclusions in technical accounting memos * Ensure appropriate documentation of accounting procedures -Document business specific applications and procedures related to accounting policies -Distribute accounting policies, as appropriate, to business finance and operational teams -Develop and provide accounting training, as necessary * Represent GE Aviation to GE Corporate Accounting on various technical accounting forums and task forces * Participate in review and feedback of GE Corporate Accounting policies * Work with KPMG and Corporate Audit Staff to resolve any technical issues identified during the audit. GE is an equal opportunity employer, offering a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. The United States has regulations that govern the hiring of current or former U.S. Government employees. If you currently work for (or have in the past) the U.S. Government (in any capacity), you may have certain responsibilities under these regulations and certain restrictions may apply to your potential employment with GE. Therefore, if you are contacted by GE regarding a position of employment, and you have worked for the U.S. Government at any time, please immediately inform the GE representative of this fact.