Accounting Manager

Position Summary

At Parker Aerospace, we develop technologies and innovative solutions that enable reliable, efficient and increasingly sustainable flight for the lifecycle of the aircraft, including aftermarket support. Our passionate people with deep engineering expertise, together with our breadth of differentiated technologies, ensure that we make the extraordinary happen and continue to shape the future of aviation in partnership with our customers.

As a member of our team, you are instrumental in fulfilling our mission: 'Enabling Engineering Breakthroughs that Lead to a Better Tomorrow.' Pursuing a career at Parker presents unlimited opportunities for both professional and personal development. Working with some of the most brilliant minds in the industry, your contributions will be pivotal in developing innovative technologies and products, significantly contributing to Parker's goal of addressing the world's most pressing engineering challenges. At Parker, our team members belong, matter and make a difference.

At Exotic Metals Forming Division, our highly talented team blends a passion for manufacturing with relentless customer support, making us the partner of choice for complex aerospace solutions. Working at EMFD is about being part of a team, a culture, something that is bigger than each of us individually. We began as a small group of people passionately committed to a common goal. That is why we are so proud of everyone in our Exotic family who strives to be the best at what they do every day, working as a collaborative team in a culture of continuous improvement to stretch the bounds of creative thinking and provide quality products to our customers around the globe.

Accounting Manager

Broad responsibility and leadership for overall administration function(s). Serves as the primary advisor to Division staff on administration of programs and systems and provides interface to customer, external agencies, or corporate as required. Participates in determining and implementing longer-term strategic objectives with impact on profitable division growth and customer service. Typically a staff level at a medium size division (based on sales volume, number of facilities and employment levels, and business and customer complexity) over one or several administration functional areas. Provides leadership to other team leaders and professional staff.

Functional areas within administration include:

• Finance: general and specialized accounting (e.g. cost or tax accounting); audit; financial analysis and budgeting; payroll; and related areas.
• Human Resources: staffing; employee relations; affirmative action; compensation and benefits; training and development; and related areas.
• Information Systems: computer operations; application development and support; systems analysis; technical and computer equipment support; telecommunications; database administration; network analysis; and related areas.
• Marketing/Contracts: contract administration; cost estimating; market research; product marketing; and related areas.
• Communications: audio-visual; graphics; public and media relations.

Essential Functions

Responsible for division administrative programs and systems with varied and/or multiple functions. Develops new approaches to resolve administrative systems problems by implementing new processes and/or efficiency improvements. Creates guidelines and policies for division use. Interprets and translates needs of internal or external customers and develops strategies to satisfy these requirements. Develops measures to evaluate results and success of programs with both objective and subjective impact.

Highly visible position with primary responsibility for functions involving substantial division resources and/or revenue. Deploys resources and assists other team leaders in the appropriate allocation of people and capital. Represents Parker EMFD to government agencies and/or customer audiences. Initiates and maintains contacts with important decision makers. Independently and/or through others takes action and makes decisions with major profit and loss impact.

Qualifications

• Ten or more years of major professional accomplishments, including increasing responsibility and overall leadership of projects and teams for five or more years. Demonstrated ability to perform the described role and responsibilities and achieve the desired results.
• Knowledge of the relevant business function that would typically be obtained through a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a similar discipline, and progressive career experience with specialized training related to the field of administrative expertise (e.g. information technology, finance, etc.). An M.B.A. or a professional designation may be preferred.
• Demonstrated teamwork and team building skills in producing results and meeting organizational objectives. Capable of assessing and developing individual and team skills and capabilities. Able to create and maintain enthusiasm for new and challenging goals. Serves as a role model by promoting new ideas and positive change.
• Thorough understanding of business and financial systems and controls, contractual terms, and regulatory requirements. Ability to control costs and effectively implement programs with impact to division-wide efforts. Highly effective and persuasive in developing and maintaining customer/internal client relationships.
• (The essential functions have been provided as examples of types of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The Company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job. The physical and mental demands described above are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.)

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker's policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.

Pay, Benefits, Work Schedule

Competitive Compensation

• Pay Range: $138,150 to $241,850 annually
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

Benefit & Retirement Plans

Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including:

• Comprehensive coverage for medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, voluntary optional life, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and critical illness insurance with competitive premium cost.
• 401(k) Plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay.
• Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay.
• Career development and tuition reimbursement.
• Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost to you.
• Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates.
• Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

("Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor")

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