Sr Manager Accounting

Job Summary

The Senior Manager Accounting will act as a business partner between all organizations outside of accounting (including but not limited to operations and supply chain teams, AP, Treasury, and the finance organization). The Senior Manager Accounting will use their accounting knowledge to drive process improvements and accountability within the accounting function.  They will also incorporate financial analysis pertinent to the financial health of the organization in achieving both short term and long-term financial plans, as well as other strategic cost savings initiatives. This role will act as a thought leader from an accounting perspective and will have a seat at the decision-making table to drive accurate and timely financial information. Additionally, they will also manage and develop team members.

Core Responsibilities for all jobs at this level

• Lead the financial analysis and reporting for the external financial statements and monthly reporting
• GAAP technical accounting memos
• financial reporting and footnotes preparation
• Represent the accounting organization’s values and processes providing high quality support to executive leadership and senior leadership teams 
• Direct financial and operational due diligence for all areas
• Standard Accounting responsibilities including:
  • Timely and accurate close process
  • Review of quality account reconciliations
  • Monthly close responsibilities (JE review, variance analysis, monthly reporting package)
  • Process improvements and streamline processes
  • Manage and train an effective team
• Owner of financial KPIs
• Direct the planning, development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of related processes. Interpret and recommends modification to existing policies and practices.  Interpret and prepare accounting technical memo’s.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities include the following

• Provide financial support for new business opportunities. Responsibilities include (but are not limited to): 
  • Coordination with multiple functions within the org. on various business initiatives
  • Evaluate and implement best practices.
• Other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

Directly supervises employees in the Accounting department.  Carries out Supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.  Responsibilities include interviewing, selecting, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning, and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding, and disciplining employees, addressing complaints and resolving problems.  For Exempt Managers:  Managers that carry out these responsibilities for two or more employees will have significant input in hiring and termination decisions.

Additional Job Requirements

• Regular scheduled attendance
• Indicate the percentage of time spent traveling ~ 10%

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to deliver on each essential function satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  In accordance with applicable laws, Air Methods will provide reasonable accommodations that do not create an undue burden so disabled employees may perform the essential functions of the position.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance from four-year college or university; and approximately ten more years’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• At least 5 years previous progressive management experience required
• CPA required 
• Experience in Healthcare/Airline industry recommended

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of collaboration at all levels
• Demonstrates high critical thinking, reasoning skills, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent organizational skills, detail oriented, ability to multi-task efficiently and meet deadlines
• Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to exercise sound judgement and make decisions in a manner consistent with the essential job functions
• Builds partnerships with related departments or functions to enhance efficiency and execution
• Contributes to business sustained growth through leadership and functional expertise
• Initiates, leads, and evaluates implementation for functional programs across major business areas

Computer Skills

• Advanced Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• CPA

Air Methods is an EEO/AA employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

For more information on our industry-leading benefits, please visit our benefits page here. 

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)