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Assistant Controller

Description

We're more than aviation experts, we're pioneers\. We challenge what's possible\. From breaking the sound barrier to advanced tiltrotor systems\. Today, Bell is shaping the future of aviation through specialized engineering\. And we want you\. **Assistant Controller**

Bring your skills an experience to work closely with business unit accounting personnel, site controllers, and Program Finance personnel to ensure that all business unit data is consolidated into the monthly close\. This individual will be a working manager with the ability to initiate change, drive continuous process improvement, ensure detail accuracy and manage priorities without sacrificing schedule\. Work style must be collaborative matrix manager type with team focus and exceptional communication skills\. This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic individual who wants the opportunity to grow the business unit and their career\. The Assistant Controller will report directly to the Bell Controller\. With the support of a business unit Accounting Manager, Accounts Receivable Manager, Disbursements Manager, and related Staff, the Assistant Controller is responsible for the accurate and timely completion of the financial close process and reporting of financial information to our corporate parent company and business unit collections and disbursements for this $4 billion , 8,500 employee business unit with manufacturing operations in Fort Worth, Canada, and Tennessee and service operations in the United States, Amsterdam, Singapore, Czech Republic, Australia, and Japan\.

What you'll be doing as an Assistant Controller:

+ Partner with the Bell Controller to solve key questions for the organization and works with other functional leaders to develop executive presentations and present recommendations\.

+ Evaluate technical accounting issues and draft position papers as needed\.

+ Oversee the reporting and compliance of our internal controls over financial reporting to our Corporate internal auditors and the Company's external auditors

+ Demonstrated ability to drive changes and initiate process improvement within SAP and general ledger processes\.

+ Identifies, creates and implements opportunities to partner and /or expand financial support\.

+ Lead and develop accounting team members and create an engaging team environment\.

+ This is a manager role with direct reports\.

Qualifications

Skills You Bring To this Role:

+ Desire to dig into issue details and gain thorough understanding of this information and how it impacts the Company\.

+ Strives to understand root cause of issues and develop corrective actions plans in order to avoid reoccurrence of issues in the future and avoid surprises\.

+ Shares information, not just data; ensure team members are kept informed; able to summarize details into key points for management review\.

+ Ability to manage projects in a prioritized manner without sacrificing schedule\.

+ Able to bring team members together and ensure issues are resolved, project timelines are met, and overall Company objectives are achieved\.

+ Ability to lead and motivate cross\-functional, interdisciplinary teams to achieve strategic and tactical goals\.

+ Hands on experience as a working manager using SAP to manage monthly accounting close for large manufacturing division with multiple sites is preferred\.

+ Some travel is required\.

What you need to be successful:

+ 10 years related experience in Finance/Accounting\.

+ Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or other relevant field is required\.

+ Master's degree in Accounting or MBA is preferred\.

+ Certified Public Accountant \(CPA\) required\.

+ Must be proficient with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint\.

What we offer you in return:

You'll be off every other Friday with our 9/80 work schedule

80 hours of Personal Time Off \(PTO\)

120 hours Vacation time

12\-13 paid holidays per year

6 weeks parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health insurance

On\-site clinic, pharmacy, physical therapy, and licensed counselor

Access to more than 11 Employee Resource Groups

And so much more

It's time to make your mark on the future of aviation\. Join us on this mission, and let's make history together\. _We are on a journey to amplify innovation, cultivate purpose and bridge experiences by fostering a culture that is driven by unique perspectives, voices and values\._

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex \(including pregnancy and sexual orientation\), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law\.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations \(ITAR\) and/or the Export Administration Regulations \(EAR\)\., Non\-U\.S\. persons selected must meet eligibility requirements for access to export\-restricted information\. , The ITAR/EAR defines a U\.S\. person as a U\.S\. Citizen, U\.S\. Permanent Resident \(i\.e\. 'Green Card Holder'\), Political Asylee, or Refugee\.

**Recruiting Company:** Bell Textron Inc.

**Primary Location:** US-Texas-Fort Worth

**Job Function:** Finance/Accounting

**Schedule:** Full-time

**Job Level:** Manager with Direct Reports

**Job Type:** Standard

**Shift:** First Shift

**Relocation:** Available

**Job Posting:** 05/16/2025, 3:15:38 PM

**Job Number:** 332582