Corporate Accounting Manager

Airbus Americas
parental leave, paid time off, profit sharing
United States, Virginia, Herndon
May 15, 2025
Airbus is committed to providing reasonable accommodations as an Equal Opportunity Employer to applicants with disabilities. If you require assistance or an accommodation to complete your application, please contact us at USCareers@airbus.com Notice: Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal Notice: Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination (English) Aviso: Transparencia en el Pago No Discriminacion (Spanish) Job Description: Airbus is seeking a Corporate Accounting Manager to join our Finance and Accounting team based in Herndon, VA. In this role, you will be in charge of compliance of accounting policies with US GAAP, IFRS and Airbus Group Accounting guidelines forAirbus Americas Inc and its subsidiaries in the North America Region, including fourteen legal entities throughout the Commercial, Helicopter and Defense and Space Divisions. You will also be responsible for coordinating all the accounting policies and the audit with the External Auditors, ensuring full alignment with the Airbus Group Team. Meet the team: Our Finance and Accounting team members need excellent analytical and communication skills to handle our financial portfolio. They provide key analytics - from month-end closing to performance management analysis for our partners. If you're analytical, detail oriented and have a passion for numbers, you'll enjoy working with our cross-functional teams worldwide. Your working environment: The Washington, D.C. metro area is home to multiple Airbus offices: In our nation's capital you will find the Airbus Experience Center, a collection of interactive, multimedia exhibitions highlighting the extensive role the company plays in the aviation, aerospace and defense industries in the U.S. and around the world. The D.C. area is also home to our regional corporate headquarters - located adjacent to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) - it makes flying in a breeze! How we care for you: Financial Rewards: Competitive base salary, incentive compensation which may include profit sharing schemes, retirement savings plan and the ability to participate in an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP") Work/Life Balance: Paid time off including personal time, holidays and a generous paid parental leave program. Health & Welfare: Comprehensive insurance coverage including medical (traditional and high-deductible health plans), prescription, dental, vision, life, disability, Employee Assistance Plan ("EAP") and other supplemental benefit coverages. Individual Development: Upskilling and development opportunities through our global Leadership University, including unlimited access to 10,000+ e-learning courses focusing on ways to develop your employability, certifications, career path as well as the opportunity to participate in accelerated development programmes and both national and international mobility. Your Challenges: One Roof Technical Accounting Advisor: 60% Serves as Technical Advisor Services on complex accounting topics requiring company policy or US GAAP and IFRS interpretation (e.g. unique, new, or non-standard events; analyzing business acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures..). Monitors emerging accounting guidance or trends, whether US GAAP, IFRS, or Airbus Group policy, to assess and communicate potential implications to appropriate stakeholders, in particular, sustainability. Partners with regional business operations as well as External Auditors to lead or actively support accounting research, policy development, special projects, or specific initiatives (e.g. accounting standard implementation, policy development, education, etc.) Financial Analysis and Assurance. Research unusual and complex accounting transactions, including new accounting pronouncements, business combinations, and determine and implement solutions. The incumbent will be an actor of the FAL Expansion project in Mobile, Alabama and business growth within the Region to provide accounting guidance to support financial and operational decisions by establishing, monitoring, and enforcing company policies and procedures to maintain and protect company assets. Collaborating with and supporting the tax department for the accurate and timely delivery of key regulatory and compliance information including annual transfer pricing study as well as Airbus Group Technical Accounting team. Partner with key stakeholders to propose accounting guidance on sustainability projects and incentives. Facilitate and drive process standardization and optimization across US entities and lead the Accounting Forum for the Region. In this capacity, the job holder will be responsible for ensuring that the curriculum of the One Roof Accounting team is up to date and will coordinate with External Auditors any Educational programs as needed. The jobholder will manage participation portfolio by addressing when applicable impairment, dividends, investment anddivestment; Board conducted in line with Airbus governance requirements 2. Financial reporting & GL Accounting: 20% Actively participate in monthly and quarterly close activities including reconciliations to support compliance and internal controls. Support monthly close by working closely with the controlling team and advice on corrections to ensure deadlines are met and provide support as needed. Support in the preparation of Financial statements including stand-alone and consolidated balance sheet, profit and loss and Cash Flow Statements in conformity with relevant Accounting policies for Statutory and Group Reporting. Support the accounting manager and staff, controlling and tax department on regular activities and exceptional: Annual audit, transfer pricing study, tax PBC, valuation studies, etc.) Perform general accounts analysis and reconciliations. 3. Transformation projects: 20% Contribute and lead the ESG reporting requirements and capabilities. Participate in department projects and/or cross-departmental projects. Act as a team member of the US One Roof Accounting Services and ensures full coordination with the Integrated Functions and Compliance manager as well as the One Roof and Reporting Manager. Ensures full alignment on accounting methodology applied within the group. Ensure implementation of SAP system enhancements and other financial tools that enhance operational effectiveness for Asset Management. Your Boarding Pass: Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or related field 8 + years of experience in external audit firms oraccounting departments in a commercial or industrial environment involving tight deadlines. Strong understanding of US GAAP and IFRS SAP, Google Suites, Excel Experience reviewing complex transactions including Lease Accounting, revenue recognition, acquisitions, divestitures and revenue contracts with customers. Excellent written and oral communication skills 10% Domestic and International travel Eligible for employment in the US Physical Requirements: Sitting, Standing, Squatting/Kneeling, Walking, Speaking, Hearing, Vision, Manual Dexterity, Travel. Take your career to a new level and apply online now! A full job description will be provided to candidates whom progress to interview stage or any candidate upon request. This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company's success, reputation and sustainable growth. Company: Airbus Americas, Inc. Employment Type: US - Direct Hire Experience Level: Professional Remote Type: Flexible Job Family: Accounting ------ Job Posting End Date: 05.31.2025 ------ Airbus provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, pregnancy, marital status, veteran status or other legally protected status. In addition to federal law requirements, Airbus complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. 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