• Financial Compliance Specialist 2

    Safran (Minneapolis, MN)


    Financial Compliance Specialist 2

    Job details

    General information

    Entity

    Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.

     

    Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

     

    As a worldwide leader in its sector, Safran Aero Boosters designs, develops and produces modules, equipment and test cells for aircraft and space engines. Based in Belgium, Safran Aero Boosters has two subsidiaries in the United States and employs 1,700 people.

     

    Reference number

     

    2025-167407

    Job details

    Domain

     

    Performance and Support

     

    Job field / Job profile

     

    Finance and management - Accounting

     

    Job title

     

    Financial Compliance Specialist 2

     

    Employment type

     

    Permanent

     

    Professional category

     

    Employees / Staff

     

    Part time / Full time

     

    Full-time

    Job description

    Summary:

    Working under the direction of the Director of Finance, the Financial & Compliance Specialist is the key partner to our worldwide financial consultants in order to allow them, firstly, to audit projects financial statements and, secondly, file taxes in the US and foreign countries. This implies data gathering, financial statements preparation, external & internal audit and internal control coordination (providing information, answering questions, etc.). The Financial & Compliance Specialist gives a lot of importance to the respect of processes and procedures, and is continuously looking for improving the way the company is functioning in order to make it more efficient, while also actively participating in monthly financial close.

     

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities

     

    - Prepare specific financial statements to allow our consultants to audit them and file taxes on behalf of Safran Test Cells both in the US and internationally.

     

    - Coordinate and share data with external and internal partners (accountants, consultants, auditors, project managers) both in the US and internationally. It includes managing audit requests and questions from international partners and the US.

     

    - Coordinate yearly Internal Control campaign (testing, action plans, follow up).

     

    - Responsible for managing and maintaining insurance requirements for projects and all bank guarantees.

     

    - Analyze warranty provision monthly and track actual warranty costs for trend analysis.

     

    - Balance, maintain and prepare general ledger accounts and journal entries.

     

    - Provide backup for Financial Analyst performing duties to include processing.

     

    - Provide financial support to project management to assist with the forecasting of projects. Provide financial support to project management to assist with the forecasting of projects.

     

    - Assist with the preparation for external audits.

     

    Candidate skills & requirements

    Education/Experience:

    - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field required.

     

    - 5+ Years experience required.

     

    - Experience in a tax-oriented job is an advantage.

    Qualifications:

    - Proficiency in MS Office applications, particularly Excel.

     

    - Basic knowledge of accounting and financial principles. Must be capable of establishing Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L and Cash Flow statements).

     

    - Strong communication skills both verbal and written with a proven ability to be approachable delivering a positive customer service experience.

     

    - Self-motivated, organized, detail oriented, able to multi-task, prioritize and excel in a fast-paced environment.

     

    - Demonstrate team behavior and willing to promote a positive team-oriented environment.

     

    - Ability to work independently and follow through on tasks with minimal direction.

     

    - Respect processes and procedures while looking for improvements.

     

    Annual salary

     

    70,000-120,000

     

    Job location

     

    Job location

     

    North America, United States, Minnesota, Minneapolis

     

    City (-ies)

     

    651 Campus Drive, Suite 100, New Brighton, MN 55112

     

    Applicant criteria

     

    Minimum education level achieved

     

    Bachelor's Degree

     

    Minimum experience level required

     

    More than 5 years

     

    ITAR Controlled Position: Select "Yes" if role requires U.S. citizenship/permanent residency

     

    Yes